A Pound of Flesh

About the Book

Someone is out for revenge and Lieutenant Valarri must stop the murdering.  The killer is out to settle a twenty-year old score and the time lapse is in his favor.  The police are helpless until a crusty old war correspondent provides some forgotten information.  In a novel of suspense, romance, murder and angry women Essdale leads the reader down a path of twists, racial conflict and history while combining humor with intrigue.

About the Author

Essdale Wilson was born in Detroit. When he was young the family moved to the Buffalo area where he grew up. After graduating from Lake Shore Central he kicked around; working at Bethlehem Steel, a brick factory, gas station and farms before joining the Air Force. After his service discharge he went to SUNY Brockport, Ithaca College, Syracuse University and Cornell. He taught in the Binghamton area, at Suny Cortland and Broome Community College. He lives in the Binghamton area with his family and writes in his spare time. He has written four novels plus numerous short stories, children’s books and poetry.