Relative Identity

by Holly Patrone

Six years ago, April Serao's husband Sal died by way of birthday sex gone terribly wrong. Now he's back, possessing the heavenly version of a temporary visa and an uncanny knack for showing up at the most inopportune times. Finding some 'alone' time with new boyfriend Jack proves almost impossible with husband Sal popping up unexpectedly in outfits that make his legs look better than Aprils, not to mention the constant intrusion of her mother - the original Sicilian Guilt Trip Queen. Though a ghostly husband can be a bit trying, April has even bigger problems right now. Shocked to find her mailbox unexpectedly stuffed with collection notices for things she never bought, April is beginning to suspect she's the victim of identity theft. Before she can even being to get things straightened out, her son Chris' car is repossessed, her house is vandalized and she's arrested for assault with deadly tweezers. Frustrated with the lack of help through official channels and angry that her life has been turned upside down by someone she doesn't even know, April decides to track down the perpetrator herself. What ensues is a wacky madcap adventure as April tries to unravel the truth and still juggle her chaotic life which includes answering questions such Is there ever a good reason to purchase a feather trimmed bustier and a meat grinder at the same time? Is Jack as horrifically under endowed as Sal claims he is? Can voodoo dolls cause collateral damage? What do Cherry Cola Red #17 hair dye and the paint for April's car have in common ? Find out in this, the new novel and second book in the "Ghosts, Guilt and Tweezers" series.

161 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 10, 2014

About the author

Holly Patrone was born and raised on Long Island. She comes from a loud but happy family whose skill set includes (but is not limited to) simultaneously arm waving for emphasis with one hand while not losing antipasto off a piece of Italian bread in the other.

Holly earned her first writing prize, a feather quill pen, in the fourth grade for a short story titled "The Mannequin Mansion." Over the years she has won a number of awards in the United States and internationally. "Death Is A Relative Thing" is her debut novel. Lighthearted and easy to relate to, it's sure to become a favorite escape.