Sunday, August 26, 2012

Kindle Nation Daily Bargain Book Alert: James Sanbourne’s My Mormon Life; A Boy’s Struggle With Polygamy, Magic Underwear,and Racism is Our eBook of the Day at just $2.99, with 4.1 Stars on 7 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample



In a deep torch lit cavern beneath the Mormon temple, hundreds of barefoot, white clad youths wait in line to be plunged beneath the water in a bronze tank that rests on the backs of twelve gigantic bronze oxen. Each time they are lowered backwards into the water, a member of the Mormon priesthood evokes the name of a person who is dead.

My Mormon Life is the story of a boy, raised in the Mormon faith, who examines the beliefs of the church and comes to realize that what he is being taught by the church is not consistent with what seems to be the real world. In this process he takes the reader on the grand tour of Mormon beliefs, from baptism of the dead, to polygamy and Mormon underwear, survival food, and the separate policy toward Blacks.

One by one the unique beliefs of Mormons are explored by the boy’s active mind, often leading to humorous conclusions. By following these explorations the reader will find the answers they are seeking about the Mormon Church and by the end of this story understand what it means to be a Mormon.

Ultimately the Mormon faith does not hold up to the scrutiny of this young boy’s mind and this leads to powerful questions about the whole process of forcing fanatical religious beliefs on the mind of a child.

From the reviewers:

Summary: Overall, I really enjoyed the book; so much in fact, that I read the entire thing over a couple days time. I learned a few key details about the Mormon religion, everything from its beliefs and practices, to its history. For anyone who doesn’t want to trudge through a dry, tedious dissection of Mormon beliefs, this book offers a brief learning experience wrapped in an entertaining story. – DAL Writes

The subject matter was so intriguing and the writing was so engaging that it kept my interest at a high level throughout the book.  -  Michael Gooch

This book is a rare find in that it is different than anything I have ever read. It is a fast paced journey through the developmental years of a child’s mind, a child who is forced to believe that fantasies are real. The writing is at times reminiscent of Mark Twain as the humor of the absurd is allowed to reveal itself. It is alternately very funny and very sad.  - Lavender1

This book entertains readers and shines a light on the inner-workings of the Mormon religion.  - C. Stephans

James Sanbourne was born a Mormon. Raised to believe literally every word of the church doctrine. Some of this doctrine is fantastical and it is difficult for a child to separate fact from fiction in this environment. This book deals with the issues surrounding this type of indoctrination and how it might affect the way a person comes to deal with the process of thinking.

Kindle Nation Daily Bargain Book Alert: James Sanbourne’s My Mormon Life; A Boy’s Struggle With Polygamy, Magic Underwear,and Racism is Our eBook of the Day at just $2.99, with 4.1 Stars on 7 Reviews, and Here’s a Free Sample



In a deep torch lit cavern beneath the Mormon temple, hundreds of barefoot, white clad youths wait in line to be plunged beneath the water in a bronze tank that rests on the backs of twelve gigantic bronze oxen. Each time they are lowered backwards into the water, a member of the Mormon priesthood evokes the name of a person who is dead.

My Mormon Life is the story of a boy, raised in the Mormon faith, who examines the beliefs of the church and comes to realize that what he is being taught by the church is not consistent with what seems to be the real world. In this process he takes the reader on the grand tour of Mormon beliefs, from baptism of the dead, to polygamy and Mormon underwear, survival food, and the separate policy toward Blacks.

One by one the unique beliefs of Mormons are explored by the boy’s active mind, often leading to humorous conclusions. By following these explorations the reader will find the answers they are seeking about the Mormon Church and by the end of this story understand what it means to be a Mormon.

Ultimately the Mormon faith does not hold up to the scrutiny of this young boy’s mind and this leads to powerful questions about the whole process of forcing fanatical religious beliefs on the mind of a child.

From the reviewers:

Summary: Overall, I really enjoyed the book; so much in fact, that I read the entire thing over a couple days time. I learned a few key details about the Mormon religion, everything from its beliefs and practices, to its history. For anyone who doesn’t want to trudge through a dry, tedious dissection of Mormon beliefs, this book offers a brief learning experience wrapped in an entertaining story. – DAL Writes

The subject matter was so intriguing and the writing was so engaging that it kept my interest at a high level throughout the book.  -  Michael Gooch

This book is a rare find in that it is different than anything I have ever read. It is a fast paced journey through the developmental years of a child’s mind, a child who is forced to believe that fantasies are real. The writing is at times reminiscent of Mark Twain as the humor of the absurd is allowed to reveal itself. It is alternately very funny and very sad.  - Lavender1

This book entertains readers and shines a light on the inner-workings of the Mormon religion.  - C. Stephans

James Sanbourne was born a Mormon. Raised to believe literally every word of the church doctrine. Some of this doctrine is fantastical and it is difficult for a child to separate fact from fiction in this environment. This book deals with the issues surrounding this type of indoctrination and how it might affect the way a person comes to deal with the process of thinking.

Today’s Kindle Daily Deal — Sunday, August 26– Save 70% on Jussi Adler-Olsen’s Nordic Noir Mystery The Keeper of Lost Causes: A Department Q Novel; Kindle Daily Teen Deal — 10 Books Filled With Mystery, Romance, Sci Fi or Fantasy at $1.99 Each; plus …Natasha Troop’s Lakebridge: Spring Supernatural Horror Literary Fiction (Today’s Sponsor)


But first, a word from … Today’s Sponsor

Lakebridge: Spring (Supernatural Horror Literary Fiction)

by Natasha Troop
4.8 stars – 22 Reviews

Text-to-Speech and Lending: Enabled
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Here’s the set-up:

Vermont, picturesque and lovely, attracts visitors from across the country in search for the perfect picture, the perfect fall foliage or perhaps a taste of maple syrup. Stansbury is best known for the odd covered bridge that spans Stansbury Lake and goes nowhere, connecting no roads and serving no known purpose. The locals call it the Lakebridge. Very few know of its mysterious origins and fewer care to know more. 
Those visiting the town perhaps take a few snapshots and leave, their curiosity quelled by an uneasy feeling that they shouldn’t think on it anymore.

The tourists will eventually leave Stansbury, but its residents strangely linger, seemingly held captive by a force they barely recognize. They also do not think about the town’s mysterious artifact much except in passing, all but Gil, his father, Ben, and a few others. They know of the bridge’s dark history and understand that it is responsible for every horror that ever befell the people of Stansbury: the people who fear the bridge but will not speak of it. The bridge makes people do things – bad things – so that it can continue to love and care for them all.

Some have tried to destroy the bridge, but as long as the bridge is fed with the lives of the innocents of Stansbury it will go on – loving the people of Stansbury.

Lakebridge: Spring is the first of a four book cycle revolving around Stansbury and the Lakebridge.

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Among Copenhagen’s best homicide detectives, Carl Mørck is unexpectedly promoted in the aftermath of a deadly gunfight. Now, in a department of one, Carl keeps a stack of cold cases company, and one in particular intrigues him: the vanishing of a liberal politician, and she may not be dead, yet.
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Kindle Teens Daily Deal: Young Adult Novels

Today only, 10 books that expertly depict issues facing young people are just $1.99 each. Filled with mystery, romance, science fiction, and fantasy, this collection presents a variety of settings, from the gritty backstreets of Victorian London to the halls of a modern high school.

Today’s Kindle Daily Deal — Sunday, August 26– Save 70% on Jussi Adler-Olsen’s Nordic Noir Mystery The Keeper of Lost Causes: A Department Q Novel; Kindle Daily Teen Deal — 10 Books Filled With Mystery, Romance, Sci Fi or Fantasy at $1.99 Each; plus …Natasha Troop’s Lakebridge: Spring Supernatural Horror Literary Fiction (Today’s Sponsor)


But first, a word from … Today’s Sponsor

Lakebridge: Spring (Supernatural Horror Literary Fiction)

by Natasha Troop
4.8 stars – 22 Reviews

Text-to-Speech and Lending: Enabled
Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here.

Here’s the set-up:

Vermont, picturesque and lovely, attracts visitors from across the country in search for the perfect picture, the perfect fall foliage or perhaps a taste of maple syrup. Stansbury is best known for the odd covered bridge that spans Stansbury Lake and goes nowhere, connecting no roads and serving no known purpose. The locals call it the Lakebridge. Very few know of its mysterious origins and fewer care to know more. 
Those visiting the town perhaps take a few snapshots and leave, their curiosity quelled by an uneasy feeling that they shouldn’t think on it anymore.

The tourists will eventually leave Stansbury, but its residents strangely linger, seemingly held captive by a force they barely recognize. They also do not think about the town’s mysterious artifact much except in passing, all but Gil, his father, Ben, and a few others. They know of the bridge’s dark history and understand that it is responsible for every horror that ever befell the people of Stansbury: the people who fear the bridge but will not speak of it. The bridge makes people do things – bad things – so that it can continue to love and care for them all.

Some have tried to destroy the bridge, but as long as the bridge is fed with the lives of the innocents of Stansbury it will go on – loving the people of Stansbury.

Lakebridge: Spring is the first of a four book cycle revolving around Stansbury and the Lakebridge.

Each day’s Kindle Daily Deal is sponsored by
one paid title on Kindle Nation. We encourage you to support our sponsors and thank you for considering them.

and now … Today’s Kindle Daily Deal!

The Keeper of Lost CausesKindle Daily Deal: The Keeper of Lost Causes

Among Copenhagen’s best homicide detectives, Carl Mørck is unexpectedly promoted in the aftermath of a deadly gunfight. Now, in a department of one, Carl keeps a stack of cold cases company, and one in particular intrigues him: the vanishing of a liberal politician, and she may not be dead, yet.
Yesterday’s Price:$9.99
Today’s Discount:$7.00
Kindle Daily Deal Price:$2.99(70% off)
Learn more

Kindle Teens Daily Deal: Young Adult Novels

Today only, 10 books that expertly depict issues facing young people are just $1.99 each. Filled with mystery, romance, science fiction, and fantasy, this collection presents a variety of settings, from the gritty backstreets of Victorian London to the halls of a modern high school.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Today’s Kindle Daily Deal — Monday, May 7 – Two Great Reads for 99 Cents each — Save 67% on Dr. Katherine Ramsland’s True Crime Short PSYCHOPATH, plus … Don’t miss Bev Pettersen’s JOCKEYS AND JEWELS (Today’s Sponsor)


But first, a word from … Today’s Sponsor

Jockeys and Jewels

by Bev Pettersen
4.6 stars – 52 Reviews

Text-to-Speech and Lending: Enabled
Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here.

Here’s the set-up:

National Readers Choice Award Finalist

Acclaim for Jockeys and Jewels:

“Jockeys and Jewels is a sparkling jewel of a romance–clever, entertaining, and touching.” - Julianne MacLean, USA TODAY Bestselling Author

“Where have you been, Bev Pettersen? Any lover of the heart-jolting world of horse-racing will love this debut romantic mystery by the super-talented Ms. Pettersen.” - Pamela Callow, author of the Kate Lange thriller series.

“I loved this book. It was like reading a romantic Dick Francis book.” - Dr. Debra

“Blended with details about horses, racing and the life of a novice jockey who wants to make it big, together with the detecting and undercover work of a determined undercover agent, Jockeys and Jewels is a novel that proved to be an entertaining read…” - Maldivian Book Reviewer

“Bev Pettersen brings complex characters and a riveting story to life through engaging dialogue, a well crafted plot, and a budding love story centered around a cracking good murder mystery. Not just for fans of horse racing (think Dick Francis with romance). Highly recommended!” – Judith James, Independent Publisher Awards Gold Medal Winner

Here’s the set-up:

Racehorse trainer, Kurt MacKinnon, resents being yanked into undercover police work. But when his ex-partner is murdered, Kurt is determined to find the killer and moves his third-string Thoroughbreds to the backwater track where his partner was last seen alive.

Julie West, a struggling and dedicated jockey, pins her dreams of an elusive win on the new trainer in town, never suspecting she’s a person of interest–and not because of her riding skills.

Kurt didn’t expect his contrary colt to flourish under Julie’s feminine touch nor for his own rusty heart to soften. However, his deceit sucks them both into the cross hairs of a killer, and suddenly much more than their love is in danger.

INCLUDES excerpt of Kindle Bestseller Color My Horse by Bev Pettersen

Visit Amazon’s Bev Pettersen Page


Bev Pettersen is an award-winning writer and two-time finalist in the Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart® Contest. She competed for five years on the Alberta Thoroughbred race circuit and is an Equine Canada certified coach. Presently, she lives in Nova Scotia with her husband and two teenagers. When she’s not writing novels, she’s riding. Visit her at http://www.bevpettersen.com

Each day’s Kindle Daily Deal is sponsored by
one paid title on Kindle Nation. We encourage you to support our sponsors and thank you for considering them.

and now … Today’s Kindle Daily Deal!

Forensic psychologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland peers into the mind of the cunning and unconscionable serial killer H.H. H
olmes. Posing as a doctor during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Holmes may have killed upwards of 200 people. His infamous crimes inspired Erik Larson’s best-selling The Devil in the White City.
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Today’s Kindle Daily Deal — Monday, May 7 – Two Great Reads for 99 Cents each — Save 67% on Dr. Katherine Ramsland’s True Crime Short PSYCHOPATH, plus … Don’t miss Bev Pettersen’s JOCKEYS AND JEWELS (Today’s Sponsor)


But first, a word from … Today’s Sponsor

Jockeys and Jewels

by Bev Pettersen
4.6 stars – 52 Reviews

Text-to-Speech and Lending: Enabled
Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here.

Here’s the set-up:

National Readers Choice Award Finalist

Acclaim for Jockeys and Jewels:

“Jockeys and Jewels is a sparkling jewel of a romance–clever, entertaining, and touching.” - Julianne MacLean, USA TODAY Bestselling Author

“Where have you been, Bev Pettersen? Any lover of the heart-jolting world of horse-racing will love this debut romantic mystery by the super-talented Ms. Pettersen.” - Pamela Callow, author of the Kate Lange thriller series.

“I loved this book. It was like reading a romantic Dick Francis book.” - Dr. Debra

“Blended with details about horses, racing and the life of a novice jockey who wants to make it big, together with the detecting and undercover work of a determined undercover agent, Jockeys and Jewels is a novel that proved to be an entertaining read…” - Maldivian Book Reviewer

“Bev Pettersen brings complex characters and a riveting story to life through engaging dialogue, a well crafted plot, and a budding love story centered around a cracking good murder mystery. Not just for fans of horse racing (think Dick Francis with romance). Highly recommended!” – Judith James, Independent Publisher Awards Gold Medal Winner

Here’s the set-up:

Racehorse trainer, Kurt MacKinnon, resents being yanked into undercover police work. But when his ex-partner is murdered, Kurt is determined to find the killer and moves his third-string Thoroughbreds to the backwater track where his partner was last seen alive.

Julie West, a struggling and dedicated jockey, pins her dreams of an elusive win on the new trainer in town, never suspecting she’s a person of interest–and not because of her riding skills.

Kurt didn’t expect his contrary colt to flourish under Julie’s feminine touch nor for his own rusty heart to soften. However, his deceit sucks them both into the cross hairs of a killer, and suddenly much more than their love is in danger.

INCLUDES excerpt of Kindle Bestseller Color My Horse by Bev Pettersen

Visit Amazon’s Bev Pettersen Page


Bev Pettersen is an award-winning writer and two-time finalist in the Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart® Contest. She competed for five years on the Alberta Thoroughbred race circuit and is an Equine Canada certified coach. Presently, she lives in Nova Scotia with her husband and two teenagers. When she’s not writing novels, she’s riding. Visit her at http://www.bevpettersen.com

Each day’s Kindle Daily Deal is sponsored by
one paid title on Kindle Nation. We encourage you to support our sponsors and thank you for considering them.

and now … Today’s Kindle Daily Deal!

Forensic psychologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland peers into the mind of the cunning and unconscionable serial killer H.H. H
olmes. Posing as a doctor during the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Holmes may have killed upwards of 200 people. His infamous crimes inspired Erik Larson’s best-selling The Devil in the White City.
Yesterday’s Price:$2.99
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Thursday, March 17, 2011

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