Hell's Half Acre by Will Christopher Baer

Set in a gritty, noir-inspired world, this gripping tale follows Phineas Poe, a former cop with a troubled past, as he navigates a labyrinth of crime and corruption. Drawn into a dangerous underworld, he becomes entangled with a mysterious femme fatale and a series of bizarre, often violent events that blur the lines between reality and hallucination. As Poe delves deeper into the darkness, he must confront his own demons and unravel a complex web of deceit and betrayal, all while trying to maintain his grip on sanity.