A Debut Novel · 2026
A Story Born in Baltimore. Rooted in History. Built for the Ages...
An I for an I — the debut novel by Ellis Glover — is a gripping work of literary fiction that weaves Baltimore's streets, ancient Ethiopian legacy, and one man's search for identity into an unforgettable narrative.
A Debut Novel
Published by CaryPress International Books — Raleigh, NC. Based in Fairfax Station, Virginia.
Rooted in History
From the streets of Baltimore to the throne of Solomon and Sheba — a story that spans centuries.
Coming 2026
Publication via CaryPress International Books. Reserve your copy or get first access.
About the Book
A novel of crime, lineage, and reckoning.
An I for an I is a dual-narrative literary novel set against the backdrop of Baltimore's urban landscape. The story follows Saba — later known as Menelik — a young man navigating identity, survival, and the weight of a lineage he is only beginning to understand.
Alongside Saba's coming-of-age voice, a parallel storyline unfolds in the present day: a methodical executioner and the detective, Tourne Vinter, closing in on him. Beneath both narratives runs a deeper current — the ancient story of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, and the Ethiopian belief in their enduring bloodline.
Part crime fiction, part historical epic, part spiritual reckoning — a rare novel that asks what we owe to our past, and what the past owes to us.
Meet the Author
Ellis Glover
Educator, playwright, bandleader, and storyteller — Ellis Glover has spent a lifetime in language. An I for an I is his debut novel, with three additional complete manuscripts in his catalog. Based in Fairfax Station, Virginia, he is a fixture in the D.C. literary community.
The Launch Is Coming
Readings, events, and appearances across the DMV.
An I for an I will be officially released in 2026. Events are being scheduled across DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.
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An I for an I will be officially released in 2026. Events are being scheduled across DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.