The Poe Predicament: A Supernatural Mystery Novel

Stuck in another time, Richard Langley just wants to find his way back home.

Richard, a former college professor, wanders a local neighborhood bookstore where he stumbles upon the find of a lifetime: a signed copy of Tamerlane and Other Poems. He's then swept to another era where he is alone, confused, and his only mission is to get back to where he came from.

While struggling to adapt to his nineteenth-century environment, Richard meets a man he must help exonerate from false accusations in order to restore history's original timeline and, ultimately, find his way back.

What Richard did not count on, was that man being the owner of the signature...

Edgar Allan Poe.

"Dark as a raven's wing, The Poe Predicament rushes at you like a cutpurse only to snatch the rug from beneath your feet. A smashing combination of mystery and time travel, this debut novel from Phil Thomas is a compulsive read." - John C. Foster, Author of Rooster, the Seven Deadliest, and Mister White.

"If you're the type of reader who loves getting 'lost' in a novel, The Poe Predicament' is the one for you. Enjoy the journey." -P.D. Cacek, Author of Second Lives, Second Chances, and Sebastian.

"A delightful mix of time-travel and twisty mystery, The Poe Predicament will appeal to all Edgar Allen Poe fans who wish to step back in time and meet the man himself. An entertaining read!" - Lydia Kang, Author of A Beautiful Poison and Opium and Absinthe.

"Heartfelt, innovative, and imaginative, Phil Thomas delivers a tour-de-force first novel with The Poe Predicament. Featuring a seamless blend of historical fiction, mystery, and science fiction, this unique creation is sure to vault to the top of every genre lover's to-read pile." - Daniel Braum, Author of Underworld Dreams.

"A page-turning, edge-of-your-seat tale certain to delight fans of Edgar Allan Poe. The Poe Predicament spins a fantastic, mesmerizing tale of dark spirits and cross-time calamities. Don't dare miss it!" - James Chambers, Bram Stoker Award-winning Author of On the Night Border and Kolchak the Night Stalker: The Forgotten Lore of Edgar Allan Poe.

"A strong, intriguing debut novel. Thomas has a unique voice and puts it to fine use." -David Dunwoody, author of The 3 Egos and Unbound.