The Long Knives

The setting feels so authentic and lived-in—I'm curious whether the author based it on real places or crafted it from imagination. How did the city’s atmosphere influence the story?

The characters’ actions often felt morally complex, which kept me guessing. Did this reflect the author's view on justice and morality in crime stories?

The raw language and intense scenes add authenticity, but I wonder how much of that was a conscious choice to serve the story or reflect real life.