Author Brian D. Sandell with The Wager

Marvin Simon is the unfortunate recipient of terrible misfortune. He lost his job, his wife, his parents, and now he is forced to raise his small son all alone. One night his misfortune is about to change. He is met by a mysterious guest who offers him a lifetime of happiness, and for a period of time everything his heart desires. This is a wager Marvin cannot refuse; all he has to do is give up his only son in return. Join Marvin in an incredible journey that leads from the utter pit of despair to the top realm of happiness. Many questions arise; does this mysterious stranger want more than Marvin’s son? Unlock Marvin’s story as it takes you into the depths of the human heart. The betrayal, the innocence, the lies, the murder, and ultimately the wager truly allow Marvin Simon to see what happiness is all about. About the Author: Brian D. Sandell is a young twenty-two year old author. He is the proud published author of The Wager and The Christmas Rose. Brian is a senior in college at the moment, and he is planning on going to graduate school in the fall. Some of his favorite activities include movies, sports, video games, hanging out with his beautiful girlfriend, being involved with his youth group, and writing of course. Brian is a HUGE Denzel Washington fan. One of his favorite pies is mixed berry, and he secretly desires to learn how to play the violin.