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Michael Snyder is a terrific character writer. I have loved reading the last two books that he's written. A Stand Up Guy is exactly what I was looking for.

Inside you'll find a cast of quirky characters and a minor mystery that will keep you flipping pages until the very end.

Oliver Miles is a hotel security guard who dreams of being a stand-up comedian. While not being too funny, he come in contact with a number of people who "help" him with his act via their circumstances.

Oliver's mother has very real struggles and when there's a robbery at the hotel during his watch, his personal life and professional dreams seem to collide with unintended consequences.

The hotel has hired a new employee named Mattie and she has quite the backstory (as does every Snyder character). You will begin to see the slight hint at this being a romantic comedy between Oliver and Mattie but there's just the added bonus of Who-Dun-It of the robbery to keep me interested.

Oliver is the guy everyone cheers for. As he quests to fulfill his dream of doing his stand-up in a particular club, you'll be urging him forward with each turn of page.

Full of emotion and honesty that helps each reader understand life's choices.
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This book was provided for review, at no cost, by Zondervan Publishing.