Ghosts of East Baltimore
By David Simmons

Worm just got out of prison. A Baltimore native, he grapples with a love-hate relationship with his city.
Worm finds himself on the doorstep of a rancid drug-dealer named Sweet Breath hoping to offer his services for some money.
When he sees what drugs are making their circuit around this city, Worm learns just how drastically his hometown has changed since he’s been locked up.
The gritty junky streets of East Baltimore meets a cosmic sci-fi drug-induced fever trip in this unique book.
David’s talent is undeniable. There are some scenes I won’t soon forget, although I did find this story’s structure disjointed. The storytelling is jarringly chaotic, making it difficult to follow at times, but I still wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. It’s just not as cohesive as I would have liked. I feel like there could be as many as 3-4 great stories pulled from this one.
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