Books & Poetry

“Laws of Solomon” by Eriq La Sallec.2026, Poisoned Pen Press

“Laws of Solomon” by Eriq La Salle c.2026, Poisoned Pen Press     $18.99     304 pages Finally, after so much work, you’ve left your past behind. That’s what you tell yourself: what’s done is done and you can’t undo history. It’s over. You try not to think about last month, last year, a […]

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