Patnude

Patnude is a humorous collection of short stories centered on the fictional life of Patnude Sheekey. As a professional mortician in the mining town of Globe, Arizona, Sheekey navigates the unique challenges of his trade. This volume 1 entry blends elements of biography and autobiography with a comedic lens to explore the eccentricities of small town life.

Working alongside the staff at I. M. Best of Best Funeral Home, Sheekey encounters a diverse cast of quirky characters. The narrative focuses on family and relationships, weaving together interactions with both the living and the dead. This work utilizes a distinct style that incorporates poetry and wit to bring the atmosphere of rural Arizona to life through the eyes of its most unusual resident.