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A Rabbit's Tale an Easter Story (Praying Mantis Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Diogenes Ruiz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A RABBIT'S TALE--AN EASTER STORY, by Diogenes Ruiz - "The two neighbor boys couldn't be more different. Although they both were in the 5th grade, Juan tries his best to ignore Monty because he secretly thinks the new kid is slightly crazy. Or possibly from another planet. Juan wants nothing to do with him. Twenty-five years later, Monty is working at his father's business and tries to poison his father so he can gain full control of the company. The company where Juan works is involved in a project with Monty's company, etc. It is impossible to say too much about this excellent novel in a limited amount of words other than it is well written and well worth reading. The comedy is great and the characters are well-defined...I do highly recommend this book." - Judge, 26th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards A great Easter Read!

"Highly creative, wildly imaginative, tremendously enjoyable -- this tall tale has the makings of a classic." - John Howard Prin

2016 Reader's Favorite Bronze Medalist, 2015 Global Ebook Awards Gold Medalist
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BEIQYPC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Diogenes Ruiz; 1st edition (January 11, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 11, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2068 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 199 pages
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Diogenes Ruiz

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Diogenes Ruiz is a fiction writer whose stories are compelling. He merges suspense, mystery, and fantasy creating interesting characters in situations that stretch your imagination. His use of humor, combined with the tempo and pace of his writing, create highly effective page turners.

After multiple careers including architecture, marketing, and as staff at a large church in North Carolina, Diogenes draws from his eclectic background, interesting characters, and situations that exploit the wonderful dysfunctionality of friends and family.

His debut novel, "A Rabbit's Tale An Easter Story" received the 2015 Global eBook Gold Medal Award in the category of Christian fiction and recently received the 2016 Reader's Favorite Bronze Medal in the category of Tall Tales. In spite of the title, A Rabbit's Tale is not for young children. It is suitable for ages 13+.

His second book, "Persistent Evil," is a standalone novel that picks up where "A Rabbit's Tale" ends. It was inspired by a body building priest at his parish. "Once you see a picture of your priest in a speedo, Sunday Mass will never be the same." Fr. Oliver is the protagonist in this engrossing thriller.

His third book, "The Francis Conspiracy," is currently in the works and is a continuation of Fr. Oliver's fight against incredible evil.

If you are looking for something truly different, take the plunge and discover this author. His writing crosses genres seamlessly, creating stories that are entertaining and thought-provoking.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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I say well-written because the story line has so many parts that relate back and forth and ties the story together really well. Characters are believeable, but the thing that Juan went through was harder to believe. I was glad to see other parts of Juan that were very believable and endearing. I loved the story, and was surprised to learn that it had gone through extensive editing, because there was still a lot of editing that needed to be done. Even so, it was an enjoyable read.
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Frank
4.0 out of 5 stars Parts were amazing, parts were ok
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
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Parts were wonderfully clever and funny, but at times the dialog or descriptions of the bad guy's thought process didn't quite work for me. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.
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Richard Hindmarsh, MD
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and very well written
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2021
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𝗔 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 by Diogenes Ruiz is a very well-written and engaging novel that you will have trouble putting down. The author does a fabulous job of developing the characters and storyline. I would highly recommend this book. I could not summarize this book any better than the author does in the epilogue. “Like a worn, discarded rabbit costume, our old lives can be renewed through Christ. We do not need to cling to the past or to our deficiencies. That is not what defines us in the eyes of God. Easter is the celebration of that renewal that happens through Christ. We can shut Him out or accept His invitation to love in a spirit of gratitude and humility. Our free will is completely our own, but through Him, it is Divine. We are the manifestation of Christ for one another. Heaven is made by each of us, in the smallest gestures of kindness and love. Free will is the gatekeeper. His invitation is there for anyone who chooses to accept it.”
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Kyle Adams
3.0 out of 5 stars A mesh of concepts that will make you laugh one page and roll your eyes the next
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2019
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I went into this book wanting to like it. I got about 2/5ths of the way through the book and decided I did not like it. And then I got a bit further.

This book is flawed. Character dialogue is stilted and goes on to long, the reactions of the characters are so accepting of the bizarre that it takes me out of the story, and some of the characters felt like sitcom stereotypes instead of real people. The book is written with competent English, but never dives into the scenes, instead devoting a full page to the backstory of a character as soon as they are introduced by simply telling us their job and what year they got married. There's very little show, and a lot of tell. All that's not to mention the mood whiplash. This book is a comedy of misfortunes that comes dangerously close to taking itself seriously at times, but then at other times is just completely ridiculous and throws away its suspense.

But it's those ridiculous moments that might make the book worth a read.

Even if the dialogue is iffy, and the characters uneven, and the prose bland at times, this book painted images for me that I won't forget. As soon as the 'bunny suit' enters the story, everything goes off the rails into humor. The image on the cover, that of a Easter Bunny being electrocuted, is only the beginning of the weird and silly scenes that are to come. A particular running gag involving a police officer made me laugh out loud, which books don't often do. At times, it felt like I was watching a family comedy movie, and those moments were the best.

In addition, while the villain of the story mostly falls flat humor-wise, he is such an evil presence that it is satisfying to see the story's end. The basic draw of drama is there, I appreciated the happy ending and felt like it was earned.

The book is a short read. It's no masterpiece, but it's not a book you'll easily forget either, and when you think back on it you might smile.

I didn't mention the Christian elements as much because, well, if you're reading an Easter book, you should expect some Catholic flair. It's in there, and it's just as miraculous and present as in most other Christian books. It's not handled any better or worse than the rest of the book, it's just a part of the story there. If that bothers you, why are you reading a book about Easter, hm?
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John Howard Prin
5.0 out of 5 stars Hippity-Hop, This Tale is Over the Top
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2015
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Open this book and you are in for an egg-citing treat. Settle back as you turn the pages of this superb story and rest easy knowing you’re in for a jubilee of enjoyment.

A Rabbit’s Tale offers a wonderfully funny, and at times laugh-out-loud hilarious, story of ingenious twists and turns. The author has assembled a rich cast of characters, sympathetically drawn in the case of hero Juan Arias and dastardly villainous as personified by Monty McPride, who messes things up in grand fashion. The array of humanity in these pages spans the spectrum of likeable to detestable.

The storyline is a roller-coaster ride of humorous flashes of comedy and touching moments of tender pathos. Its many twists and surprises kept me guessing about how seemingly unrelated events would weave together, but Ruiz proved himself to be a gifted storyteller.

I especially enjoyed the story’s outrageous central premise, a leap of fantasy based on a stupendous “what-if.” Juan’s trials and tribulations are those of an everyman, an ordinary and decent fellow who dresses up as the Easter Bunny for a kids’ party and has a medical emergency which catapults the antics into high gear.

In keeping with the Easter themes of death by crucifixion and miraculous resurrection, the author presents episodes in Juan’s life when his plight parallels that of his hero Jesus -- times when everything turns dark and bleak, but then by some unexpected plot twist or quirk of character the divine light of hope shines brightly and saves the day.

Highly creative, wildly imaginative, tremendously enjoyable -- this tall tale has the makings of a classic.
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Valerie
3.0 out of 5 stars Good story, but hovering between genres
Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2018
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Actual rating: 3.5 stars
The story is engaging and entertaining, and certainly very unusual. There are flashes of profound wisdom and humour for which neither the plot nor the delivery prepare the reader. Ruiz is a talented and humane writer, but I got the sense that this book is hovering between genres and between target age groups without doing full justice to either. As a book meant for adults it is written in language that is perhaps too simple, and the characters do not possess the kind of complexity and dimensionality that would make them believable to a mature reader. As a book for young adults, if this were one, it is too matter-of-fact, and does not teach the lessons one would expect from a book meant for adolescents. The protagonist's success and breathtaking reversal of fortune are attributable to supernatural powers more than to his new-found faith, which does a disservice to Christianity (this coming from a "devout atheist" reviewer).
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Aisha
2.0 out of 5 stars No estoy contenta!
Reviewed in Spain on July 9, 2019
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Me lo han traido como usado, tenía arañazos en la portada, las esquinas del libro negras e incluso el dibujo de una huella en las hojas.
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2.0 out of 5 stars No estoy contenta!
Reviewed in Spain on July 9, 2019
Me lo han traido como usado, tenía arañazos en la portada, las esquinas del libro negras e incluso el dibujo de una huella en las hojas.
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Susan Day
5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
Reviewed in Australia on January 18, 2018
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This is a very interesting book to read. I wouldn’t recommend it if you were looking for something to help you sleep. No, this book requires your attention and focus. Having said that it is delightful read, which I really enjoyed. I enjoyed the way the author played with his characters, and thus played with us; taking us on a roller coaster ride. There were moments when I had no idea what was going to happen next. The Christian themes are relevant, but although not a follower per say, they didn’t affect the story adversely for me. The author manages to raise a few points, which are relevant to all of us in some way. My only criticism, if it is one, is the cover. It doesn’t really do the book justice. But, that’s just my opinion. Grab a copy, I’m sure you will enjoy this book.
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Anne Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Blessed and my Grief was Healed....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2016
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I wasnt sure when I began reading but, as I became engrossed I found I was unable to put this book down. The plot totally drew me into the whole ethos. When I began reading I was desperately trying to shake off deeply engrained grief, 5 years after the death of my lovely husband. I might have had a smile on my face but inside, my heart was crying. I found that, as I became engrosed, the grief grew less. I finished the book and, as I put it down I found that the pain that had gripped my heart for nearly 6 years had completely gone. True, I admit to a relationship with Jesus (for almost 50 years), but grief is a necessary part of our lives. That said, three days after finishing this story, my grief has completely and totally gone. Thankyou to this author, and to the living God
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Calypso
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein herzerwärmenden und anregendes Buch!
Reviewed in Germany on May 26, 2014
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Die Geschichte von Juan, einem Mann, der nach einem Unfall ein Hasenkostüm tragen muss, um zu überleben und durch seine Misere zu einem erfüllteren Leben gelangt, ist eine wunderschöne und liebevoll geschriebene Geschichte, die nicht selten zum Nachdenken anregt. Das Buch ist nicht aufdringlich geschrieben, die religiösen Anteile zwingen dem Leser keine Meinung auf und man muss kein Kirchengänger seien, um die Geschichte zu verstehen und zu mögen. Auch nach Ostern ist A Rabbit's Tale ein tolles e-Book, das Spaß beim Lesen bereitet hat.
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