About the Book

"In the year 1845, Solomon is a tortured slave on the Walken Plantation in South Carolina. Born a slave, Solomon yearns for his freedom. He's married to Irene, the love of his life. One day, she's sold off by master to a nearby plantation to pay off Master Walken's debt. Heartbroken, Solomon escapes one night to find Irene so that they can escape north, to freedom. It's dark, it's cold, and slave catchers and dogs are tracking him down. Solomon meets a stranger, a unique black man he assumes is a free man, running into a nearby cabin. This stranger promises Solomon everything he yearns for-freedom, Irene, even power. But it comes with a cost"--

Book Synopsis

Love has its own agenda in this twisty supernatural thriller steeped in the backdrop of the 1800s where a tortured slave is bitten by a vampire and gains supernatural abilities that sets him on a path of death and destruction as he searches to rescue his long-lost wife.

In the year 1845, Solomon is a tortured slave on the Walken Plantation in South Carolina. Born a slave, Solomon yearns for his freedom. He's married to Irene, the love of his life. One day, she's sold off by master to a nearby plantation to pay off Master Walken's debt. Heartbroken, Solomon escapes one night to find Irene so that they can escape north, to freedom. It's dark, it's cold, and slave catchers and dogs are tracking him down. Solomon meets a stranger, a unique black man he assumes is a free man, running into a nearby cabin. This stranger promises Solomon everything he yearns for--freedom, Irene, even power. But it comes with a cost.

About the Author

Erick S. Gray climb to success in the literary genre has been fortunate, but also nothing but trials and tribulations for this talented, 46-year-old writer from Jamaica, Queens. Since his debut in 2003 with Booty Call, he's been consistent with over 21 books published, participated in many anthologies, novellas and helped co-write the Streets of New York trilogy within the span of twenty years. His style of writing has been known to be raunchy, but also fruitful. His diversity in story telling makes him one of the most prolific writers of the genre. His characters are memorable, true-to-life, and Mr. Gray has the drive to become an icon in a growing genre.

This entrepreneur is also one of the owners/founders of CGD Productions and is partnered with the publishing of SLR magazine (Street Literature Review), a well-rounded magazine about urban literature, and upcoming authors of a growing genre have a stable association with Vibe magazine. He is also a columnist for the award-winning magazine Intellectual Ink. Mr. Gray is also making moves in other markets as well--one particular market is in with several finished screenplays, one including "Bid For Love" starring Tami Roman, and "No Better love."