Residents of Midwestern towns are baffled by the unexplained appearances of lifelike statues. Curiosity turns into horror as they realize the statues, posed as famous paintings, are actually the bodies of murder victims. The gruesome art is the work of a serial killer. Casey Thread, a sports reporter in Green Bay, Wisconsin, suffers from narcoleptic attacks. He finds himself on the trail of the killer when his friend and one-time girlfriend, Elena, goes missing, and is feared to be the newest victim. Teamed up with FBI agent Nell Jenner, Casey struggles to keep his narcolepsy under control, reminding himself to stay awake and stay alive.
Sleep When You're Dead, Chris Hollenback's debut novel is a thriller with a romantic undertone. Hollenback has contributed to ESPN The Magazine, AARP Bulletin, Modern Drummer, the Wisconsin State Journal, Madison Magazine and Packers.com. He has worked for two NFL teams, the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers. Hollenback lives in Wisconsin with his family.