Solomon

by Ryan Shaner

According to his recent ex-girlfriend, Randy only cares about himself but he's determined to prove her wrong. In a time when mask mandates, social distancing, civil unrest and nationwide lockdowns are the new normal, Randy is buckling under the weight of the world... and his poor choices. Randy soon realizes you can't keep a good dog down... even if the dog is down past the 7th circle of hell.

Paperback

Published October 14, 2025

Reviews

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

For the genre this book falls under (shocker comedic splatter horror), I read Solomon during a time where a character like Randy rings true in my own life. Although I appreciate irredeemable characters (like Joaquín Phoenix in The Master, maybe…), there’s a new level of frightening where you realize the extent to which you tolerate Randys in every day life. Then there’s the dog…

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

While not the most eloquently written book, I kinda loved the absurdity of it all. It's gross pretty much all of the time, and it's funny some of the time...all culminating with an actual (and surprisingly) heartfelt moment.

[Derek Towson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Throw logic out the window and embrace the absurdity of liqour belches and shitty fingers. You'll be sure to be in for a ride.

[Cory Mattei · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great debut novel. A mix of humor, splatter punk, and horror. I’d be interested to read a part 2.