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Believe it or not, you’re only the second person to ask about the meaning behind the title. Alas, I cannot go into too much detail, as it would divulge more than a few crucial plot points. All I can say is that the word “Sunset” connotes a state of decline — both morally and geopolitically. The original title was Empire of the Setting Sun, though it was my brother-in-law (he’s got a PhD in chemistry and is much smarter than I could ever hope to be) who suggested shortening it to the current title. Not only did this shave down the word count for my publisher, but it also had the added benefit of sounding like a true film noir. Thanks for the advice, Rob!
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