Altarcation: A Novel

Only one sister gets a wedding to die for.

Blackmail, extortion, attempted murder – all’s fair in love and war when an ailing Fifth Avenue grand dame sponsors a contest to see which of her two granddaughters can get married and pregnant first. The prize: Nana’s $300 million fortune.

Madison, the evil sibling, wants the money to amplify an already lavish lifestyle. Good-hearted Rayne would use the funds to save the dilapidated youth center she directs.

The race is on, but the deck is stacked. Madison’s decades of flawless grooming and husband-hunting (she’s been married four times) contrast with Rayne’s utter lack of interest in both. While naturally beautiful, “Plain Rayne” – as Madison dubs her – is in desperate need of gay spray if she has any hope of competing with her glam sister.

Enter GBFF (gay best friend forever) Lars, proud owner of Luxe by Lars, the chicest Manhattan spa. Together, they transform Rayne into a gorgeous contender who’s ready to take on the dating world – and her greedy sister.

As the contest ramps up, so do the questions. Will the stunning new Rayne reign supreme, beating Madison at her own game? Will the newly challenged Madison concoct a murderous end-run around the contest to clinch a win? And, more broadly, will good triumph over evil?

Hal Katkov’s writing sparkles with wit and emotional truth, transporting readers to a New York City that’s as intoxicating as it is revealing.