Virtual Word Publishing

Bestselling Author - PR Coaching and PR Services

  • Meet Diana Ennen
    • Need a Speaker?
    • In The News
  • Books
    • Online Bookstore
  • PR and Marketing Services
    • Book Marketing – Author Support
    • Speakers Support
    • Real Estate Marketing / Real Estate Services
    • Resume Writing / Cover Letter Writing / Resume Services
    • Entrepreneur Support – Small Business Support
    • Virtual Assistants Support
    • PR Reviews
  • Coaching and Classes
    • Marketing Consulting Services – PR Coaching
    • Virtual Assistant Coaching
    • PR Success Webinar Series
  • Testimonials
    • Meet Our Clients
  • Blog
  • Contact

Diana Ennen November 21, 2006

Fictional Terrorists cause Mayhem when Smallpox and a Los Angeles ER collide

Los Angeles, CA, (November, 2006) What happens in an ER when a patient presents with rash-like symptoms, and smallpox is thought to be the culprit? Two words-Total Chaos. The Emergency Room staff and patients alike are faced with the terror of this biological nightmare; a nightmare that has plagued man for thousands of years, causing more deaths than perhaps any other illness. In fact, in the last century alone, it has touted to cause the deaths of some 500 million people. Summed up, total chaos.

Sci-Fi author, Dr. Paulo J. Reyes, an ER Doctor himself, vividly creates such a scenario in his fiction thriller, Sledgehammer, http://www.pauloreyes.com. Reyes takes readers inside an emergency room where one ER physician is faced with what he suspects to be the most lethal form of smallpox, Sledgehammer Smallpox. The plot thickens as the realization soon becomes apparent that the patient not only has smallpox, but is part of a terrorist plot to spread the deadly disease to sport arenas, malls, and airports. Quick action must be taken to stop this deadly spread. This page turning, stay-up-all-night to find out what happens next, thriller leaves readers questioning. Could it happen today? Could it happen in their local ER?

So what exactly is smallpox? Dr. Reyes offers the following smallpox facts:

1. The diagnosis of small pox is not difficult if the classic skin lesion is present and most physicians would probably be able to make the diagnosis when they are presented such a rash. However, many patients will present an atypical rash that is more like a red-spotted rash. This is more difficult to diagnose and thus can be far more deadly as it can go untreated and spread quickly.

2. The killer disease is spread from one person to another by infected saliva droplets. The vaccine can lessen the severity or even prevent smallpox in people exposed if treated within a few days.

3. Smallpox’s initial symptoms include a severely high fever, fatigue, and headaches. A rash, most prominent on the face, arms, and legs, is sure to follow in a couple days.

4. There is no proven treatment for smallpox, but there is treatment for many of its complications, including dehydration and the treatment of secondary bacterial infections with antibiotics.

Even though the topic of this book is frightening, the book itself is a magnificent read with plenty of suspense, action, and realistic characters that readers relate to and grow fond of. Sledgehammer has received numerous five-star reviews, including one from Joe Shea of the American Reporter. Shea writes, “Sledgehammer is a gripping, powerful portrait of an American emergency room physician encountering the ‘index’ case of a national bioterrorist attack by Islamic terrorists. It is probably the best bio-warfare thriller of the dozen-odd I’ve read in the past 10 years.â€�

Reyes’ medical career spanning 25 years as an ER Doctor and First Responder to disasters in Los Angeles allows him to bring the fictional tale to vivid life. Sledgehammer is available at Dr. Reyes’ website http://www.pauloreyes.com and at Amazon and leading online bookstores.

Filed Under: General, Publicity

About the Author

Diana Ennen is the President of Virtual Word Publishing, www.virtualwordpublishing.com, where she offers PR and Marketing, book marketing, PR and Virtual Assistant Coaching, VA services, writing and editing, ghost writing, and so much more.   She has been featured in all major media including Forbes, Fox, Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc. Radio, Woman's World Magazine, and too many to mention and gets her clients in these publications as well. Email her for more information at qvnan@iveghnyjbeqchoyvfuvat.pbz. Posting is free to be reprinted as long as this bio remains.

About Diana

Diana Ennen

A leader in the PR and VA Industry, Diana is the one to turn to when your books or products aren’t selling or the lack of clients is hampering your business success. Her proven marketing and coaching techniques will get you where you need to be and FAST!

Read More

Sign Up for Our Free PR Tips

Sign up for our free PR tips and also get our PR Informational package.

More Testimonials

Bestseller – VA The Series

Online Bookstore

The best-selling Virtual Assistant – The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA is considered the Bible of the VA Industry. Now in over 50 colleges!

As Featured In

  • Fox News
  • MSNBC
  • USA Today
  • Wall Street Journal
  • Entrepreneur Magazine
  • Forbes
  • Womans World

Recent Posts

  • Virtual Assistants Are Key in Helping Authors with their Book Marketing
  • My Interview on the Work at Home Show – Part Two
  • My Interview on the Work From Home Show
  • 10 Tips for Working Virtually – Setting Up Your Business to Work From Home
  • PR and Marketing Tips – Becoming and Staying the Expert

Search

Connect Online

facebooklinkedintwitteremail

Copyright © 2023 · Virtual Word Publishing • (954 971-4025 • Contact Diana • Site design by Arts Assistance