BANNING SANTA
FIRST BOOK IN THE THE SANTA TRILOGY
Nothing can ruin the magic of Christmas. Enter the U.S. House of Representatives.
Award-winning author Mikael Carlson mixes a political thriller with a romance in a novel about finding love while searching for Santa Claus.
The holidays are here. Christmas parties are scheduled, and the eggnog and hot chocolate are flowing. It’s a time for family, merriment, and joy. But not for everyone. When an incident with an unruly mall Santa goes viral on social media, it presents an opportunity for an unknown politician to gain attention before the next election. Her plan? Schedule hearings on legislation that bans public depictions of Santa Claus.
"Banning Santa takes readers on a rollercoaster ride, quickly gathering momentum to pull you into its captivating plot."
-- Literary Titan
Let's be honest - that sounds like something Congress would do. Modern society is losing its Christmas spirit at an alarming pace. Banning Santa delves into the reasons behind the decay, from commercialization to secularization, of a cherished holiday. But there is hope! It also offers a blueprint for how to enjoy the season, not just "do Christmas." It's non-partisan and non-ideological. It's the last thing readers need at the end of the year.
Banning Santa is a heartwarming story about setting aside political differences, finding love, and celebrating the spirit of Christmas. Will Stowe and Wyatt find the perfect jolly old St. Nick to rekindle the magic of the holiday, or has commercialization sucked all the joy out of the season?
Banning Santa is part love story, part political thriller. It's what happens when a Hallmark Christmas movie meets House of Cards.
PRAISE FOR BANNING SANTA
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I’ve always enjoyed this author’s work. This one adds to it. Kind of silly, but lots of fun. And probably a bit of political reality.
Amazon Review
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Attempt to ban public depictions of Santa Claus sends two congressional staffers scouring the globe for a "good", realistic Santa. Half the pair hates the other half. How can they, as polar political opposites, manage to work together? It's Christmas Magic!
Amazon Review
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I loved it. It's political without being partisan. The people that I dislike... it's because of their actions, not their party affiliations. It's hilarious - so many great quotes. "Politics is like war without the death toll." and "Not those two. They're blunt objects and just as sharp."
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THE STORY
The holidays are here. Christmas parties are scheduled, and the egg nog and hot chocolate are flowing. It’s a time for family, merriment, and joy. But not for everyone. When an incident with an unruly mall Santa goes viral on social media, it presents an opportunity for an unknown politician to gain attention before the next election. Her plan? Schedule hearings on legislation that bans public depictions of Santa Claus.
Not wanting to see Christmas spoiled for millions of families, two representatives reach across the aisle in a bipartisan effort to kill the legislation before it gets traction. As party leadership applies pressure while jockeying for political positioning, the fate of the “Save Santa” effort hinges on one thing – finding the right Santa Claus to testify against the bill.
Legislative aides Wyatt Huffman and Stowe Bessette are entrusted to track down suitable Santa candidates to find the perfect one. The difficult task is complicated by one immutable fact: they despise each other. Forced to work together for the greater good, they must reconcile while embarking on an unexpected journey in a high-stakes, last-ditch effort to save Christmas.
Banning Santa is a heartwarming story about setting aside political differences, finding love, and celebrating the spirit of Christmas. Will Stowe and Wyatt find the perfect jolly old St. Nick to rekindle the magic of the holiday, or has a jaded public had enough of the commercialization that sucks all the joy out of the season?
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