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"Accidental" New Novel Defies Convention and Delivers a Knockout

Author Tom Haikin proves that, in life, people get what they accept in Chet.

Tehachapi, CA (PRWEB) September 13, 2007 -- Chet by author Tom Haikin is the story of a man who failed to see his own worth and consequently missed his mark in life.

In his book, Haikin reveals an atypical hero: a pleasant, decent, middle-aged man who has accepted the hand he has been dealt in life. Left by his wife after only five years of marriage, Chet lacks the motivation to improve his circumstances. Despite being completely overqualified, he maintains a mediocre position at a top accounting firm year after year.

One significant - yet insignificant - night, he takes a walk, slips, and dies in a very undignified manner. He meets his maker in a distinctly non-traditional setting, and he learns that he was supposed to be a "savior" of sorts during his lifetime. Through a number of interventions by souls who care about him, Chet finally fulfills his destiny by helping the last person he would have ever thought to look after. This act of compassion allows him the opportunity to remain where he is or to go back to Earth, and the decision is his for the making…

Chet began as a random and altogether "accidental" thought by the author, but it morphed into an unintended piece of literary brilliance. Oddly humorous and extraordinarily entertaining, Chet illustrates a simple truth: in order to get what one wants, one must ask for it.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at thaikin(at)bak.rr.com or visit www.myfirstbookchet.com. Chet is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Trained in such diverse subjects as nuclear power plant operation, contract law, and the canning and freezing of food, Tom Haikin is a self-proclaimed information junkie. A big fan of John Edward and of Joseph Heller, the author admits that his story was influenced to a small degree by the work of both gentlemen. When he is not administering contracts, he enjoys reading auras for people at psychic fairs. Born in Southern California in a time before smog, he currently resides with his wife of 36 years in Tehachapi, Calif.

About BookSurge
BookSurge Publishing is a DBA of On-Demand Publishing LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc., (NASDAQ AMZN). BookSurge is a pioneer in self-publishing and print-on-demand services. Offering unique publishing opportunities and access for authors, BookSurge boasts an unprecedented number of authors whose work has resulted in book deals with traditional publishers as well as successful authorpreneurs who enhance or build a business from their professional expertise.

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