In a Midwest American city, a web of betrayal and obsession unfolds. A Japanese detective agency navigates a complex sex triangle involving the alluring Angela, the lovesick Pohl, and the lust-warped Burnett. Amidst this, a Fat Man indulges in lavish luncheons, and the vengeful vixen Violet seeks justice. No. 22 Pleasure City is a blend of Japanese manga, pulp fiction, and tongue-in-cheek pornography. This novel explores betrayal, obsession, rejection, friendship, and redemption. It's a story for those who enjoy literary fiction with a dark, erotic edge and complex characters. Will Pohl find redemption? Or will the city's pleasures consume them all?.