Passion Alley by Andrew Shaw (Lawrence Block), Nightstand Book ...

In New York, they share a hotel room and later an apartment in Greenwich Village (one of Block/Shaw/Lord's favorite settings). They agree on an “open” relationship â€" they share a bed, a pad, but no ties, they can have other lovers, they can come and go, etc. ... The descriptions of heroin need and withdrawal are horrid, reminding me of what happens at the end of Mona, making me wonder just how much Block knew of heroin addiction because the writing rings too true. ...