DIXON, Calif., Oct. 9, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- When people's lives are at stake, there is little room for error and sacrifices are simply unavoidable. But in times of crisis, conflicts of interest often emerge and legal obstacles tend to hamper rescue or prevention efforts. A gripping tale of suspense and terror is about to begin and stun your imagination as Xlibris proudly releases CONTAMINATED, a compelling new book marking the writing debut of Cynda Monet.
CONTAMINATED involves a mysterious outbreak of a fatal Staphylococcus Aureus respiratory infection in a small community hospital after an earthquake hits Southern California. The story begins when the nursing and medical staff attempts to manage the frightening outbreak and resultant deaths only to be surprised by the unannounced appearances of the NIH and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) which seizes the care of over fifty patients. Soon enough the outbreak worsens and terrorizes everyone in the hospital. Is it still possible for the authorities to solve the crisis and at the same time survive? Only time will tell.
Gripping and dramatic in its presentation, CONTAMINATED is undeniably an effective mix of suspense, bioterrorism and medical viewpoints that will keep any reader on the edge of their seats. Not only is the book entertaining, it is also intelligent in its research while at the same time tackling the essence of the international 1972 law of "no work to be done on bioterrorism viruses?" With the ongoing coverage on the war on terror and the controversies of the pharmaceutical industry, Cynda Monet's CONTAMINATED is easily the most relevant novel to read today. This astonishing book is now available for ordering online at Xlibris.com, Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Borders.com and at your local bookstore. Don't miss it!
About the Author
Cynda Monet has extensive experience in healthcare and publishing. On faculty in a major university system, Cynda has a rich background in hospital nursing, management, and trauma and ER settings in both Southern and Northern California. She is listed in multiple Who's Who citations, including Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare. Cynda believes it is vital to bring the color and conflict of healthcare alive in her stories.
CONTAMINATED is her first full-length healthcare suspense novel.
CONTAMINATED by Cynda Monet
Publication Date: September 15, 2005
Trade Paperback; $22.99; 331 pages; 1-4134-9811-6;
978-1-413498-11-0
Cloth Hardback; $32.99; 331 pages; 1-59926-125-1;
978-1-599261-25-6
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