Possible Clues:

• Abandoned Old West locale
• Deserted location of discreet writers?
• Abandoned Old West site
• Good MC won't fancy a place that's empty
• Deserted area
• Barely-populated place
• Good place for a parasite - city without a soul!
• Good landlord - won't be disturbed in this empty place!
• Silver City, Idaho, e.g.
• Deserted place in western USA