The Trick

<p>Patrick Davidson Roberts presents a world of illusion in <em>The Trick</em> a book of masterful deception and creation. Starting from the mysterious act of covering something in smoke to hide or cleanse it the title poem sets the tone for a collection filled with spells trails and twists. Whether exploring the power dynamics behind trickery devising new escapes and personae or exploring the accusations of misrepresentation or concealment levelled at both genderqueer and bisexual individuals <em>The Trick </em>is a thought-provoking and captivating read.  </p>