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Identity Theft
Based (verrrrrry loosely) On True Events.
Alexis Lieberman has been hacked. And not just hacked like someone stole her credit card information and did something reasonable, like buy a new TV or go to Aruba. Oh, nooooooo, of course not. No, she got hacked and her credit card used to buy the most vile, disgusting thing she could even contemplate.
Sub sandwiches with extra mayo.
That's right - her identity was stolen and all they got was some cheap sub sandwich delivery, and not even good subs at that. But that's beside the point. The point that her identity was stolen, the sanctity of her computing world was violated, and it is high time that the evildoers were brought to justice and made to answer for their crimes against Lexi and against lunches worldwide. I mean, really. Extra mayo? Who even does that?
But now Lexi has another problem. Nobody cares. Not the local police, not the police in the town where the subs were fraudulently purchased, not even the FBI, who's supposed to handle things like interstate wire fraud, international drug cartels, and human trafficking.
No, there's no evidence of international drug cartels or human trafficking, but there's also no evidence that those things aren't involved, now is there?
So Lexi, after a long afternoon day drinking with her next door neighbor and BFF Rhonda Mabry, she does the only thing she can think of - she loads up the Prius and heads off to Orlando in search of justice and whoever would order extra mayo. I mean, gross.
Along the way there are drunken bar fights, drunken Bar Olympics, underwear malfunctions, a visit to at least one drunk tank, a fling with a man missing his eyebrows (which may or may not be Lexi's doing), a showdown with the Russian mob, and a mechanical bull named Hornicus Prime.
Identity Theft is a comedy thriller in the vein of Thelma & Louise, with more tequila and fewer fatalities. Also more mechanical bull. It is the latest novel from award-winning author John G. Hartness (Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter, Amazing Grace, and way more than I feel like typing).
Alexis Lieberman has been hacked. And not just hacked like someone stole her credit card information and did something reasonable, like buy a new TV or go to Aruba. Oh, nooooooo, of course not. No, she got hacked and her credit card used to buy the most vile, disgusting thing she could even contemplate.
Sub sandwiches with extra mayo.
That's right - her identity was stolen and all they got was some cheap sub sandwich delivery, and not even good subs at that. But that's beside the point. The point that her identity was stolen, the sanctity of her computing world was violated, and it is high time that the evildoers were brought to justice and made to answer for their crimes against Lexi and against lunches worldwide. I mean, really. Extra mayo? Who even does that?
But now Lexi has another problem. Nobody cares. Not the local police, not the police in the town where the subs were fraudulently purchased, not even the FBI, who's supposed to handle things like interstate wire fraud, international drug cartels, and human trafficking.
No, there's no evidence of international drug cartels or human trafficking, but there's also no evidence that those things aren't involved, now is there?
So Lexi, after a long afternoon day drinking with her next door neighbor and BFF Rhonda Mabry, she does the only thing she can think of - she loads up the Prius and heads off to Orlando in search of justice and whoever would order extra mayo. I mean, gross.
Along the way there are drunken bar fights, drunken Bar Olympics, underwear malfunctions, a visit to at least one drunk tank, a fling with a man missing his eyebrows (which may or may not be Lexi's doing), a showdown with the Russian mob, and a mechanical bull named Hornicus Prime.
Identity Theft is a comedy thriller in the vein of Thelma & Louise, with more tequila and fewer fatalities. Also more mechanical bull. It is the latest novel from award-winning author John G. Hartness (Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter, Amazing Grace, and way more than I feel like typing).
214 pages, Paperback
First published March 9, 2023
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About the author
John G. Hartness
192 books596 followersJohn G. Hartness is a teller of tales, a righter of wrong, defender of ladies’ virtues, and some people call him Maurice, for he speaks of the pompatus of love.
He is also the award-winning author of the urban fantasy series The Black Knight Chronicles (Bell Bridge Books), the Bubba the Monster Hunter comedic horror series, the Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter dark fantasy series, and many other projects.
In 2016, John teamed up with a pair of other publishing industry ne’er-do-wells and founded Falstaff Books, a small press dedicated to publishing the best of genre fictions “misfit toys.”
In his copious free time John enjoys long walks on the beach, rescuing kittens from trees and playing Magic: the Gathering.
For free short stories and to follow his activities and appearances on his newsletter, follow this link - http://eepurl.com/fV4In
He is also the award-winning author of the urban fantasy series The Black Knight Chronicles (Bell Bridge Books), the Bubba the Monster Hunter comedic horror series, the Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter dark fantasy series, and many other projects.
In 2016, John teamed up with a pair of other publishing industry ne’er-do-wells and founded Falstaff Books, a small press dedicated to publishing the best of genre fictions “misfit toys.”
In his copious free time John enjoys long walks on the beach, rescuing kittens from trees and playing Magic: the Gathering.
For free short stories and to follow his activities and appearances on his newsletter, follow this link - http://eepurl.com/fV4In
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March 19, 2023
Hysterically Funny!
I'm an avid John Harntness reader and enjoy his various series. This , however, is above and beyond funny. This had me laughing out loud multiple times and having lived in the south, so much of this was identifiable for me (especially the characters and the weather!). I liked this so much I'm buying extra copies for my family! Thank you, John!
I'm an avid John Harntness reader and enjoy his various series. This , however, is above and beyond funny. This had me laughing out loud multiple times and having lived in the south, so much of this was identifiable for me (especially the characters and the weather!). I liked this so much I'm buying extra copies for my family! Thank you, John!
April 1, 2023
After losing twenty six dollars in an identity scam and being ignored by the authorities, Lexi sets out on a road trip to right the wrong. With best friend Rhonda, what ensues is total carnage and mayhem. Good fun joy-ride, you would not mess with these two gals.
August 13, 2023
and then i read…
…The authors comment section based on a (semi) true story. Which made it all the more hysterical. New characters, no monsters, and way too real life at times :) great fun. I didn’t buy a 1000 copies but I did buy this one - thanks.
…The authors comment section based on a (semi) true story. Which made it all the more hysterical. New characters, no monsters, and way too real life at times :) great fun. I didn’t buy a 1000 copies but I did buy this one - thanks.
June 1, 2023
Quirky characters. Humorous and fun.
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