Anthony Poon has just released Death by Design at Alcatraz, a mystery of obsession exploring the heights and depths within the world of architecture. Anthony writes: “Many of the themes in my novel come from my days at the College of Environmental Design, and, of course, the lead character is a Cal grad.” The book is available at Amazon, publisher Goff Books, and local retailers.
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