Eclectic Acrostics: Volume 15

I present, my dear solvers, another set of Acrostics (Volumes 15 & 16). My hope is that the passages I have selected are interesting, incisive, informative, amusing, and/or stimulating. I also hope that my clues are just hard enough to be challenging but not obtuse. Happy solving.
ASIN: B0BKRZX5RG
VSKU: LFV.B0BKRZX5RG.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Laino, Philip
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book is in very good condition. Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights.