Brady Holiday is afraid to die. He sees death in the most mundane of daily activities – slipping in the shower, falling down a flight of stairs, turning on the stove, and driving down busy thoroughfares. His wife thinks he’s crazy, but Brady likes the back roads where he is away from the danger of other drivers.But this particular back road snakes through death’s backyard. The Holidays are invited in for a bite, and Brady will come to understand that his fears of death are nothing compared to the truth.** Includes the bonus short story "Summers' Mercy" **