Half the blood of Brooklyn

About “Half the blood of Brooklyn”

Charlie Huston's 2007 novel, part of the Joe Pitt series, is set in a New York City divided by vampire clans. Joe Pitt, a private investigator and former rogue, works for the renegade Society Clan after financial struggles and a terminally ill girlfriend. The story begins when Vyrus-infected people from the outer boroughs start moving into Manhattan, causing tension among the vampire clans. Joe is sent to Coney Island to investigate the Freak Clan and uncover why they are attacking the Society. The novel explores themes of blood, power, and survival as Joe navigates a world of murder, feuds, and personal stakes. Critics praise Huston for revitalizing the noir genre with a supernatural twist.