Gifts and Consequences [Kindle Edition]

Daniel Coleman (Author)

Book Description

Winner of the League of Utah Writers Silver Quill Award - 2012

“I’d do anything if…” That’s exactly what Jonathan Wheeler wants to hear, but there’s always a cost. Tickets to the concert of the century? A college education for a child? Saving the life of a loved one? Jonathan Wheeler wants to make it happen, but if the price isn’t paid he’s prepared to deliver the consequences.

Jonathan decides to honor the wish of his dying wife – that he give away his fortune – but his methods are dangerously unconventional. He takes extreme measures to witness human struggle and watch the discovery of hidden strength. But when Jonathan goes too far, he faces consequences of his own.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Daniel Coleman splits his time between the very real world of firefighting and the speculative world of fiction writing. He is a University of Arizona graduate and calls northern Utah home. He is also the co-host of the Create or Die Podcast in which he and a professional easel painter offer practical advice to creative-minded individuals desiring a career in The Arts. Available from Daniel Coleman and TM Publishing in late spring 2013 -- JABBERWOCKY and HATTER. Meet the colorful characters of Wonderland long before the arrival of Alice.

Product Details

• File Size: 341 KB
• Print Length: 241 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1470121166
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005CA3ILQ
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #174,095 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth your time! August 18, 2011

By Colleague

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I give this quick read; Gifts and Consequences, two thumbs up for a couple of reasons. First, having watched my sweet mother, deal with, and eventually pass away from, Alzheimers, I was glad Mr. Coleman treated the illness with tenderness and care. Second, the plot and story telling are wonderful! The characters are memorable and the twists and turns unexpected. It moved quickly and kept my interest till the end, both, in my opinion, admirable qualities in a book! Great job Daniel Coleman.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Gifts and Consequences July 15, 2011

By Allyson

Format:Kindle Edition

This is a good book for just about anyone. I could have read it to my husband and kids and they would have benefited from it as well. It kept me engaged throughout the entire book. Before I began I thought it would be like so many of the other books with the theme of wealthy person helps less fortunate people. I am happy to say that from the beginning of the book all the way to the end, I could not have been more wrong. Daniel Coleman has given the story an interesting twist and it works marvelously! The story is believable and the reading is enjoyable. I would highly recommend this book to any of you out there and will be recommending it to my book club.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Reminded me of "The Millionaire". 1955 ~ 1960 February 24, 2012

By SPRock

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

The product review and the other reviews give you the summary of the story, I don't think you need it repeated again. I gave it five stars because I loved the story. Just as I'm sure you have seen enough 'page turner, fast paced, well drawn character' statements, so even though it applies to this book, I won't add mine to the pile...wait, I think I just did.

I feel a really good story needs character growth; a great story makes you think about what is true or sometimes more true, this did just that for me. I could see Johnathan's point of view but Marcus's as well. It also made me think about how someone who has a great deal of money can wield it for their own purposes. The real plus was some of the characters were thinking about it too.
The story was about integrity as well as consequences; it was about what exactly is a gift and who is receiving the greater gift, the one who gave it, or the one who received it.

Some people like to know if there is any objectionable language in the story, I don't think there was any that was out of character, I only mind it when it is gratuitous and not how one would expect a character to talk, so I may have not really noticed a word or two.
There is mention of God and some religious references. It works with-in the framework of the story, it isn't tacked on to make a Christian genre book to pander to a Christian audience. It isn't overly sticky, cheesy or preachy, but it is there, particularly toward the end. It has it's place and keeps to it.
When it came to the end, I admit I had to walk away from it for a bit before I could finish the last few pages. It just had that kind of emotional impact for me.
I can't think of any cons right now or really glaring plot holes, but that may be because I got the book today, and couldn't stay away from reading it until it was finished.
I will be keeping it for a later re-read and I will recommend it to certain family and friends.

More About the Author

Daniel Coleman spends his time back and forth between two worlds - the fantastic world of Writing where happy endings are common, and the very real- life world of Firefighting where the outcomes are as varied as the emergencies.

A small farming town in northern Utah is his home, where he lives with his wife, three kids and an ever-changing menagerie.

JABBERWOCKY and HATTER are scheduled to be re-released through TM Publishing in late spring 2013.

Daniel is the co-host of the CREATE OR DIE podcast, a weekly podcast for creative-minded individuals seeking a career in The Arts.