ID Theft in Fiction and Real Life

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WHAT TO DO: To catch a thief

A National Library Week program pairs a real-life consumer advocate with a writer of crime fiction to discuss “ID Theft in Fiction and Real Life.” Wisconsin author Nick Petrie will discuss his cyber-thriller Burning Bright and Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection’s Laura Fay will give practical tips on personal security, identity theft, data security red flags and more. Vegan dessert from the Green Owl will reassure everyone, at least to the extent that food solves all problems.

press release: Information security has never been more pertinent or important from a personal to a high stakes governmental basis.  On April 12, at 6:00 pm, crime fiction Wisconsin author Nick Petrie and Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection’s Laura Fay will take on this challenging topic in an unusual pairing of fact and fiction at the Monona Public Library, 1000 Nichols Road, Monona.

Milwaukee Author Nick Petrie will share the backstory about his thriller “Burning Bright,” a high-tech crime race through cyber software systems featuring, Peter Ash, a Gulf War veteran with PTSD. Peter Ash first appeared last year in Petrie’s debut novel, The Drifter, which was nominated for 2016 Edgar and Barry awards for Best First Novel, and the 2016 Hammett Prize for Best Novel.  Burning Bright is the sequel to The Drifter and got starred reviews from Kirkus, Library Journal, and Booklist.  It  was featured as an  Entertainment Weekly “must list” pick. Petrie’s work has been praised by bestselling authors Lee Childs and David Baldacci and has been noted for it’s intelligence, hair-raising plot twists, and honesty and compassion in portraying the complex challenges of returning war veterans.

Joining Nick Petrie is Laura Fay from the Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection. She will focus on how the topics of personal security and ID theft impact all of us, including the different types of identity theft and how to recognize them.  Fay will discuss data security red flags, and share timely and essential information about fraud alerts, security freezes and how to safeguard your own personal identity. Audience participation and Q & A are encouraged.

Space is limited for this free National Library Week program, so call 608-222-6127 or visit www.mononalibrary.org to register.  And as an added bonus, a vegan “ID theft” dessert will be served, courtesy of the award-winning Green Owl Café. Local bookstore Mystery to Me is co-sponsoring the event and Petrie’s books will be available for sales and signing.