Sergio's Odyssey

About the Book

Sergio's Odyssy is a satirical romp loaded with lively laughs, touching moments, perceptive observations and surprising twists.

Sergio, an innocent seventeen year old mountain boy, takes the daring step of traveling alone to Philadelphia in the hope of realizing his implausible but compelling obsession. When he arrives he encounters, among others, a traumatized relative, an arrogant cook, an opportunistic policeman, a callous hotel clerk, a prostitute and her pimp, a moneylender, a fortune-teller, protest marchers and two desperate gunmen.

Then the excitement really begins.

It is when Sergio meets slick Julian and luscious Heidi that his life changes drastically. What follows is another series of hilarious and improbable adventures where he comes across more offbeat characters who further complicate his life.

Enjoy the odyssey!

About the Author

Joseph Nettis has traveled the world as a free-lance photojournalist and has had several books of his photographs published—most of which he also authored. He has studied creative writing at Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania. Over the years Nettis has written many short stories and humorous essays. A native Philadelphian, he lives with his wife, Elaine, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art.