The Ghost Of Christmas Past by Michael Hebler ~ Special Sale and Giveaway

Posted: November 23, 2016 in Fantasy, giveaways, Holidays, Mystery
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The holidays are upon us and what could be better than a holiday story!

Michael has the perfect one to take you away for a little while.

I had such a great time reading The Ghost Of Christmas Past and I think you’ll be surprised when you read it.

There’s a lot to share today so I’ll get to it.

Michael has a special sale.

And there’s also a giveaway, so don’t forget to enter!

The Ghost Of Christmas Past

A Novella

by Michael Hebler

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My Review

The title probably has you thinking this a retelling. Wait, though. It may start that way, but very quickly the author steers you in another direction. The focus shifts from the person being visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past to the ghost itself.

In order to save lost souls, the ghost needs its light to guide them. When the light is lost, the ghost must now go on a journey of its own. Go into the past and discover who it once was and regain its light to save Christmas.

In many places written in prose similar to Charles Dickens, it reads like a classic. As the characters are introduced, past and present, their lives deepen the story, and it tempted to skip ahead to see their stories conclusions. I resisted though.

For me to enjoy a story, I require strong, genuine characters whoโ€™s welfare means something to me. They need to have flaws, and I donโ€™t have to like all of them or approve of what they do. But, they need to be believable and the author needs to keep them true to their personalities.

Michaelโ€™s characters could walk off the pages. I tried to picture them in my head from his descriptions and they came to life. Once that happened, I couldnโ€™t put the book down.

Iโ€™ve read Michaelโ€™s Chupacabra thrillers and very much enjoyed them so I was curious about reading a story in a different genre.

Strong writing and atmospheric detail made this a fulfilling read and I enjoyed the direction the author chose with his tale.

The Ghost Of Christmas Past gets my highest recommendation for all readers.

5 Stars

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Synopsis

Based on Charles Dickensโ€™ character of the same name, the first of threeย spirits from A Christmas Carolย is the center of its own storyย when taken on a spiritual journeyย to find meaning for its existence.

The Ghost of Christmas Past has had its fire extinguished. ย Lost souls cannot find their way to righteousness without the Spiritโ€™s luminescence to guide them through their shadowed memories. ย To rekindle its flame, the Ghost of Christmas Past must journey back to a life long forgotten. ย Guided by the Christmas Angel, the Spirit braves witness to how it lived as a boy in life, and learns what will become of Christmas should it fail.

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Michael running a KDP promotion from Wednesday until the end of Cyber Monday. The e-book for The Ghost of Christmas Past will be $1.99 (from $4.99) the entire promotion.

Grab your copy HERE.

‘The Ghost of Christmas Past’ placed as a Finalist in the 2016 Beverly Hills Book Awards.

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Intended Audience

The Ghost of Christmas Past is unique.ย  The novella has appeal to readers of all ages, nationalities, and gender. Thanks to Mr. Charles Dickens, the main character name, Ghost of Christmas Past, is already as recognizable as Mickey Mouse, and the general population has shown remarkable interest in learning the backstories of supporting characters from popular works of fiction.ย  The most notable example would be the novel Wicked by Gregory Maguire, the backstory of the witches from Oz.ย The Ghost of Christmas Past will appeal toย fans of drama, mystery, fantasy, Literary Fiction, the supernatural, and Christianity.

Like A Christmas Carol, The Ghost of Christmas Past is not heavily religious but a story based around a Christian holiday. ย In 2014, more than 52 million religious books sold in the U.S., representing an increase of over 10.5% from the previous year. (Nielsen.com: Focusing On Our Strengths: Insights into the Christian Book Market)

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Author Michael Hebler

Michael Hebler

Prior to becoming an award-winning author of his dark fiction Chupacabra Series, Michael was a full-time international film publicist who had worked on multiple titles for Walt Disney, Pixar, Lionsgate, Lakeshore Entertainment, Warner Bros., Summit Entertainment, and the 2013 Academy Award-winning Best Foreign Language Film, โ€œLa grande bellezzaโ€ (The Great Beauty).

Born in the early 1970โ€™s in Los Angeles County to a salesman and homemaker, Michael dreamed of following his passions for entertainment and storytelling by acting. It was while studying theatre arts at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California, did he realize his penchant for stories were better suited on the page rather than the stage. But creating tales with suspense, laughter, and heart is not Michaelโ€™s only love. Hebler also enjoys volunteering in his local community, as well as aid in the capture/spay/neuter/release feral program.

To date, Michaelโ€™s publications include NIGHT OF THE CHUPACABRA, CURSE OF THE CHUPACABRA, and LEGEND OF THE CHUPACABRA (Books I, II, & III of the six-part Chupacabra Series) as well as his first publication, THE NIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS, a holiday picture book for believers of any age. Michaelโ€™s fourth book in the Chupacabra Series, DAWN OF THE CHUPACABRA will be available in print and for ebook on October 13, 2015.
Michael currently resides in Southwest Florida.
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Comments
  1. I don’t have a favorite. But I bet I could find one in this book. ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Rita Wray says:

    I don’t have a favorite character.

  3. I always liked the ghost of Christmas past but not sure I would want him to show me my past….lol. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Sounds like an interesting story.

    Stormi

  4. diannekc says:

    I also don’t have a favorite character, it’s been a while since I have read the book.

  5. miduhadi says:

    I read it a looooong time ago; I don’t even remember the characters lol. Thanks for the giveaway!

  6. Mary Preston says:

    Scrooge; love it when his heart melts.

  7. I love Tiny Tim! He is so understanding of others and thankful for what he has.

  8. Laura R says:

    Hmm, picking a favorite character is tougher than choosing a favorite version. I will watch many this holiday season and think about it.
    I can appreciate how the nephew never gives up on his uncle.

  9. babyblue7299 says:

    The Ghost of Christmas Past…seriously…Certainly a different character than Michael’s who was much more “human”

  10. Sorchia D says:

    I’ve gotta go with the Ghost of Christmas Future–scary, dark, but with a sense of humor (I like to think.)

  11. Kelly says:

    I like the Ghost of Christmas present, reminding us to live in the moment.

  12. Madeline Lund says:

    The Ghost of Christmas Yet-To-Come is my favorite, because it reminds us that we can change our futures.

  13. Serena S. says:

    I don’t have a fav character. I have an overdosed of book and movie alike when I was kid and had to read it as part of my school reads.

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