In his second book, novelist Michael Snyder introduces us to three very unusual and distinct voices all torn by tragedy:Willy Finneran, washed-up genre novelist with an espresso maker that just won’t die and a habit of avoiding conflict even if it means putting the truth on a sliding scale.Ozena Webb, single mother and Javatek’s top customer service representative. She spends every evening playing board games with her twelve-year-old son who is mentally crippled from an early childhood accident.Shaq, a small and scraggy homeless man with trauma-induced blank spots on his memory, trying to piece together the story of his life while assisting Father Joe at the Mercy Mission.As their stories intersect, the narrative vacillates between hope and naïveté, comic relief and postmodern ennui. Startling in its authenticity, this unforgettable novel reveals that no matter how far one has strayed from hope, there is always a way to return.
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"Having read My Name is Russell Fink, and now Return Policy, I'd say that author Michael Snyder has a genuine knack for portraying 'pathetic' people. And I love it. Perhaps it makes his stories all the more easy to relate to? This is truly a heart-warming story. Definitely recommend it. "
— Christina (4 out of 5 stars)
" This is the same author that wrote "My Name is Russell Fink." Both books have a lot of humor, and this one I think had a better story line. I liked both books! "
— Amy, 10/31/2012" A quirky, unpredictable novel which I would recommend to men AND women. Funny, thoughtful prose--a great surprise and an unusually strong addition to the Christian fiction genre. "
— Laurie, 8/8/2012" Having read My Name is Russell Fink, and now Return Policy, I'd say that author Michael Snyder has a genuine knack for portraying 'pathetic' people. And I love it. Perhaps it makes his stories all the more easy to relate to? This is truly a heart-warming story. Definitely recommend it. "
— Christina, 8/5/2011" I liked it but not as much as Fink. The ending made it worth the time invested. All in all, I recommend. "
— Jon, 6/6/2011" I liked it but not as much as Fink. The ending made it worth the time invested. All in all, I recommend. "
— Jon, 6/26/2010" Great characterization, feel-good, fun, funny. Good symmetry. <br/> <br/>Contrived but in a completely forgivable way. "
— Jen, 10/13/2009Michael Snyder lives in Spring Hill, Tennessee, with his lovely wife and four children. He studied music in college and played guitar professionally for many years. His first novel, My Name is Russell Fink, was released in 2008, and he hopes the world is a slightly better place as a result.
Rebecca Rogers has been a professional actor and performer for twenty years, specializing in improvisation with ComedySportz and period acting with several renaissance festivals across the country. She is director of the Northwest Renaissance Festival and founder of the Society for Renaissance Performers in Spokane, Washington.
Raymond Scully’s media experience spans 25 years. His distinctive voice has been heard on TV commercials, video productions, and an ensemble cast for the fictional audiobook “Lost Angel.” He has been a DJ on commercial and public radio, emceed live stage events, and written and acted for Community Theater, as well as for a comedy show on public access television in Eugene, Oregon.