It typically involves gritty underworld dealings and the "rat-like" behavior of criminals trapped in a high-stakes situation. It is often featured in "Pulp Crime Megapacks" or anthologies. 3. The Law and the Lady (Chapter Reference)
This is a notable children’s Gothic novel. The story follows a group of orphans—Lucinda, Matthew, and their siblings—who live in a crumbling mansion with their eccentric and distant guardian, Uncle Gid. the house of rats
Powell, a prolific pulp fiction writer, wrote a crime/thriller story under this title. Pulp Crime/Noir. It typically involves gritty underworld dealings and the
The phrase is sometimes used in academic or sociological contexts to describe environments of extreme poverty, decay, or "social stratification". Uncle Gid. Powell