Off the Shelf -- The Poe Predicament

Thanks to Netgalley and Foundations Book Publishing for the chance to read and review this title. I was drawn to it because of the reference to Poe. The main character, Richard, finds himself drawn to a book in a local bookshop, so drawn that he steals the book. When he wakes up the next morning, he is no longer in his familiar world but in the 1800s. He meets and befriends Eddie, a West Point cadet. Strange things occur from there. Parts of this book are very graphic descriptions of torture and may be triggering or uncomfortable for some readers. It was more graphic than my typical read but not overwhelming for me. The characters are interesting. At points the plot meanders. I found the resolution a bit quick and mildly unsatisfactory. I wanted more of an explanation for the strange happenings. Additionally, the formatting of the ebook made parts of it difficult to read. I am uncertain if I would read more from this author. The opinions expressed are given freely and are completely mine.