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Fractured Facade
“It wasn’t the middle of the night phone call that everyone dreads. It was a middle of the day phone call that nobody expects…“I just got a call from a detective. Daddy’s dead.” And when that crestfallen conversation with my brother came to an end, so did my tranquil way of life.
When I rushed out of Roanoke, Virginia and arrived at the family home in Brooklyn, New York, I never imagined the scene I discovered, nor the acts of betrayal I encountered.
The more I sought answers about my dad’s mysterious death, the more my suspicions became aroused concerning my father’s ex-girlfriend. I couldn’t believe how oblivious so many people had been, and continued to be, to the wily ways of that con artist. Inheriting dad’s scheming sociopath became a journey I never imagined I’d be forced to travel.” — Marie DeLuca
Written as memoir, and based on a true story, "Fractured Facade" is a cautionary tale for anyone concerned about an elderly parent who has lost their spouse. In an effort to combat their depression and seek comfort, the surviving spouse may find themselves thrust into an unfamiliar dating world, one quite different from the era of their youth, and sometimes one where cunning people create facades to mask their true intentions. Sadly, loneliness can cause an otherwise intelligent person to behave foolishly. So does anger. I hope folks will learn from my mistakes so they don’t make them.
"Fractured Facade" is the tale of a father’s death, a daughter’s life, and a sociopath’s vendetta.
When I rushed out of Roanoke, Virginia and arrived at the family home in Brooklyn, New York, I never imagined the scene I discovered, nor the acts of betrayal I encountered.
The more I sought answers about my dad’s mysterious death, the more my suspicions became aroused concerning my father’s ex-girlfriend. I couldn’t believe how oblivious so many people had been, and continued to be, to the wily ways of that con artist. Inheriting dad’s scheming sociopath became a journey I never imagined I’d be forced to travel.” — Marie DeLuca
Written as memoir, and based on a true story, "Fractured Facade" is a cautionary tale for anyone concerned about an elderly parent who has lost their spouse. In an effort to combat their depression and seek comfort, the surviving spouse may find themselves thrust into an unfamiliar dating world, one quite different from the era of their youth, and sometimes one where cunning people create facades to mask their true intentions. Sadly, loneliness can cause an otherwise intelligent person to behave foolishly. So does anger. I hope folks will learn from my mistakes so they don’t make them.
"Fractured Facade" is the tale of a father’s death, a daughter’s life, and a sociopath’s vendetta.
- GenresSuspense
281 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 30, 2011
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About the author
Elena DeRosa
2 books7 followersWith one foot planted in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia and the other in the streets of Brooklyn, New York, Elena DeRosa enjoys the best of both worlds. Born and raised in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, Elena primarily resides in Roanoke with her husband and a quirky Malti-Zhu.
A former videotape editor, producer, and freelance newspaper columnist, Elena’s most rewarding career has been the years spent raising her children. Now that her son and daughter have fled the nest, Elena looks forward to being able to spend more time in Brooklyn, and on her passion…writing. An avid blogger and photographer, you can follow her adventures at MsElenaeousRants.blogspot.com
“Fractured Façade,” a novel written as memoir, was her debut book. “The Valentine’s Day Curse,” a short story, is her most recent publication.
A former videotape editor, producer, and freelance newspaper columnist, Elena’s most rewarding career has been the years spent raising her children. Now that her son and daughter have fled the nest, Elena looks forward to being able to spend more time in Brooklyn, and on her passion…writing. An avid blogger and photographer, you can follow her adventures at MsElenaeousRants.blogspot.com
“Fractured Façade,” a novel written as memoir, was her debut book. “The Valentine’s Day Curse,” a short story, is her most recent publication.
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February 2, 2017
Another book that I downloaded for free a number of years ago (2012) and have only got round to reading it now.
The book is written as a memoir and is based on a true story - as unbelievable as it sounds - you really find yourself asking "This can't have happened, surely?".
It totally draws you in. You can see the places (Brooklyn and Roanake) as the author, Elena DeRosa, describes them beautifully, as well as the characters themselves.
It is a book that has you cheering and also yelling WTAF and although it does have some religious aspects to it, there were not enough to make this non believer roll their eyes and give up on it. I was left despairing at the lack of justice and truly left wondering at the incompetence of the Police and Patholgists, feeling so much sympathy for Marie DeLuca who seemed to have so much legal things to deal with at a time that she should of been allowed to grieve.
Truly a warning to all widows/widowers and their families to be on guard whenever a love interest enters their lives and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this.
The book is written as a memoir and is based on a true story - as unbelievable as it sounds - you really find yourself asking "This can't have happened, surely?".
It totally draws you in. You can see the places (Brooklyn and Roanake) as the author, Elena DeRosa, describes them beautifully, as well as the characters themselves.
It is a book that has you cheering and also yelling WTAF and although it does have some religious aspects to it, there were not enough to make this non believer roll their eyes and give up on it. I was left despairing at the lack of justice and truly left wondering at the incompetence of the Police and Patholgists, feeling so much sympathy for Marie DeLuca who seemed to have so much legal things to deal with at a time that she should of been allowed to grieve.
Truly a warning to all widows/widowers and their families to be on guard whenever a love interest enters their lives and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this.
November 8, 2015
Good family mystery and message
Wow! What a message to all widows and widowers! You hear things, but this true accounting of what The Evil One did to her father, and then to her family, is horrendous. And the lack of professionalism in the government employees brings to light the many stories I have heard of their work attitude...obviously not all of them.
What DOES it take for them to care enough about what is happening to our elderly? Something needs to change and I hope this book does.
Wow! What a message to all widows and widowers! You hear things, but this true accounting of what The Evil One did to her father, and then to her family, is horrendous. And the lack of professionalism in the government employees brings to light the many stories I have heard of their work attitude...obviously not all of them.
What DOES it take for them to care enough about what is happening to our elderly? Something needs to change and I hope this book does.
February 16, 2013
This reads like a true story. It is written in the form of a memoir of a woman who's old father, a widower, falls prey to a conniving money grabber. When he dies under suspicious circumstances his daughter and her brother try to get find out how he died and if the girl friend had anything to do with it.
A good quick read.
A good quick read.
April 26, 2012
Seemed real.
May 8, 2012
Local writer, Roanoke by way of Brooklyn. Excellent story, well told and you want to hug her and smack her nemesis. Good read!
May 12, 2012
This was a really good book - easy to read, interesting and hard to put down. I can't wait for her next one!
October 26, 2016
Excellent writing
I would highly recommend this book. Elena writes from the heart. A page Turner from the very first page. Totally takes you in.
I would highly recommend this book. Elena writes from the heart. A page Turner from the very first page. Totally takes you in.
December 24, 2012
This was a free kindle download, but I couldn't get past the 25% mark. I thought it was boring and poorly written.
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