The Unexpected Consequences of Iron Overload: A Paranormal, Romantic, Spoof Thri

Description: The Unexpected Consequences of Iron Overload by James Minter, Paul Shinn A humours book which has a serious purpose - Iron Overload or Haemochromatosis - left untreated will kill. Its the largest know genetic condition in the western hemisphere spread throughout Europe, North America and Canada yet it is little known about. This book uses humour to educate and raise awareness... a must read. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jimmy Kavanagh has a genetic condition where he absorbs and stores iron from his diet over and above the bodys requirements - Haemochromatosis. He is unaware of this, but as time progresses, with increased iron levels he exhibits many unusual traits: oxidisation (rusting), becoming magnetised, and having strong bones (excess iron is stored in bone marrow). Through various childhood experiences he realises he is different but doesnt know why. After a significant event in which he saves Barbara, the woman of his dreams, from possible death he realises he can control his magnetism. His life is further complicated after coming to the attention of the KGB. They are interested in all things paranormal, and the CIA who are determined to stop the Russians. Life for Jimmy is further complicated by Sheila. Her father is Irish though she was born in Australia. She has Haemochromatosis but of course, from the Southern hemisphere her polarity is reversed. Will Jimmy and Barbara live happily ever after? Can he manage to thwart the Russians, and CIA. Since opposites attract does his future lay with Sheila? Author Biography James is a full time fiction author. Prior, he spent 35 years in the IT industry and wrote on a wide range of non-fiction IT subjects including many hundreds of training manuals. Born 1952 in Oxfordshire, UK, James draws on his local knowledge to provide inspiration and settings for his characters and locations for his plots. He turned his attention to fiction during the summer of 2009. Writing with unbridled passion was new to him. The excitement of not knowing where a story was going but having an evolving host of characters spurred him on. Written for the inner child in all of us, The Hole Opportunity was the first product of his imagination. A Tunnel is Only a Hole on its Side, book II of the Hole Trilogy was published in 2013. Book III of the Hole Trilogy-Marmite Makes a Sandwich, Dynamite Makes a Hole, is due for release in 2017. This book, The Unexpected Consequences of Iron Overload was written specifically to raise awareness of Haemochromatosis Currently James is focused on the importance of values in child development. To this end hes written the Billy Books series for children and parents. Websites: E-Mail: Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/jamesminter Goodreads: _minter Twitter: @james_minter; Facebook: james.minter Review Minter manages to do it again, blending simple everyday life with the most extreme and incredulous events, all combined to produce another piece of humoristic brilliance. J.J Collins ... vintage Minter in the combination of the catastrophic with the everyday. The humour of the characters and the situations keeps the whole thing frothing. Tony Sims I love James Minters sense of humour and his choice of characters in this fast London based comedy. Hilarious spy thriller with a serious edge. June Finnigan You dont have to have Haemochromatosis to enjoy this book..., its witty and gives the funny ups and downs to having Hereditary Haemochromatosis. A. Valentine An unexpectedly good read... Although ... aimed at us with the condition, Id highly recommend it to anyone who likes their spy thrillers with their tongue firmly in their cheek. Peter Morgan Long Description Jimmy Kavanagh has a genetic condition where he absorbs and stores iron from his diet over and above the bodys requirements - Haemochromatosis. He is unaware of this, but as time progresses, with increased iron levels he exhibits many unusual traits: oxidisation (rusting), becoming magnetised, and having strong bones (excess iron is stored in bone marrow). Through various childhood experiences he realises he is different but doesnt know why. After a significant event in which he saves Barbara, the woman of his dreams, from possible death he realises he can control his magnetism. His life is further complicated after coming to the attention of the KGB. They are interested in all things paranormal, and the CIA who are determined to stop the Russians. Life for Jimmy is further complicated by Sheila. Her father is Irish though she was born in Australia. She has Haemochromatosis but of course, from the Southern hemisphere her polarity is reversed. Will Jimmy and Barbara live happily ever after? Can he manage to thwart the Russians, and CIA. Since opposites attract does his future lay with Sheila? Review Quote Minter manages to do it again, blending simple everyday life with the most extreme and incredulous events, all combined to produce another piece of humoristic brilliance. J.J Collins ... vintage Minter in the combination of the catastrophic with the everyday. The humour of the characters and the situations keeps the whole thing frothing. Tony Sims I love James Minters sense of humour and his choice of characters in this fast London based comedy. Hilarious spy thriller with a serious edge. June Finnigan You dont have to have Haemochromatosis to enjoy this book..., its witty and gives the funny ups and downs to having Hereditary Haemochromatosis. A. Valentine An unexpectedly good read... Although ... aimed at us with the condition, Id highly recommend it to anyone who likes their spy thrillers with their tongue firmly in their cheek. Peter Morgan Details ISBN1910727415 Author Paul Shinn Pages 350 Language English ISBN-10 1910727415 ISBN-13 9781910727416 Media Book Format Paperback Subtitle A Paranormal, Romantic, Spoof Thriller Illustrations black & white illustrations Affiliation Professional Member of the Alliance of Independent Authors; Member of Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators; Member of the Childrens Writers Guild Imprint Minter Publishing Limited Place of Publication Bracknell Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY FIC Year 2016 Edition 2nd Short Title The Unexpected Consequences of Iron Overload UK Release Date 2016-08-01 Publication Date 2016-08-01 AU Release Date 2016-08-01 NZ Release Date 2016-08-01 Publisher Minter Publishing Limited Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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