@beardalaxy @applejack Putting it this way take a look at GTA III and compare that to "The Hunter" either the graphic novel or the paper back or hard cover. Even the digital version there's a lot of cross over. And, Westlake knew Western New York crime families and their associations. GTA basically has always depicted the raw, rough, and gritty world of Parker. Without saying how much it has lifted from source materials from the old man.

For gang land associations and ties Westlake had sources, informants, and even professionals he consulted with.