Sherlock Being Catfished

A Memoir

By Joan Mellen

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126 Pages, 6 x 9

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Publication Date: July 2024

ISBN 9781634244824

Rights: WOR

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Author Biography

Overview

A gripping memoir of online deception, Sherlock Being Catfished chronicles Joan Mellen's harrowing experience as she falls prey to a romance scam.

This true story explores the vulnerability of the human heart in the digital age. Mellen, a seasoned JFK assassination researcher, finds herself entangled in a web of lies, revealing the devastating impact of catfishing. This memoir offers a unique and penetrating look at internet dating, showing how anyone can fall victim to a romance scammer. Discover the red flags and learn how to protect yourself from online deception.

Author Biography

Joan Mellen was born in the Bronx, like her favorite author, Don Delillo. She taught at Temple University in the Graduate Program in Creative Writing for 50 years, and is now Professor Emerita. She is the author of 25 books in film, fiction, and history, and has written for various newspapers, including the Baltimore Sun, The New York Times, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. She is the winner of Temple’s Great Teacher Award, a lifetime achievement honor. Her media appearances include CSpan’s Book TV and NBC’s Today Show.

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