Steve Martinez

Steve Martinez is the protagonist of Henry Kisor’s gritty crime fiction series, blending hardboiled detective tropes with elements of horror and the supernatural. The books offer a bleak, atmospheric portrayal of a disillusioned detective in New Orleans investigating bizarre and often gruesome crimes, steeped in the city’s dark history and folklore. Martinez’s investigations are fueled by a cynical worldview and a growing sense of unease as he confronts forces beyond human comprehension.