America's mysterious killer brought to the forefront in stunning new novel

Surrounded by a captivating story, author Mindy Gibbins-Klein addresses the life of a man stricken with the little known disease, epilepsy. In her first novel, A Dance in the Desert, Gibbins-Klein takes a realistic look at the disease that affects 1 in 80 Americans.

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Americas mysterious killer,
brought to the forefront in a stunning new novel

LONDON, DECEMBER 2001 Surrounded by a captivating story, author Mindy Gibbins-Klein addresses the life of a man stricken with the little known disease, epilepsy. In her first novel, A Dance in the Desert, Gibbins-Klein takes a realistic look at the disease that affects 1 in 80 Americans.

The onset of Matt Reynolds epilepsy was something no one expected, especially Matt. When this twenty-something teacher and athlete is suddenly diagnosed with epilepsy, his life takes an unexpected and tragic turn.

Inspired by the tragic loss of two friends, author Mindy Gibbins-Klein forces this obscure disease to the forefront. Set in Arizona, A Dance in the Desert does more than explore a life that will forever be altered; it takes a hard look at the ramifications of social ignorance surrounding epilepsy and poignantly highlights in the process the beauty and value of day-to-day living, so often taken for granted.

Only weeks before his diagnosis, Matt Reynolds meets and falls in love with Kate who is unwillingly drawn to his warmth and exuberance. For a moment, their future seems bright but Matts condition is unremitting, and soon he realizes he cannot offer Kate the life she so richly deserves. Matts attempts to maintain his tenuous grasp of his present existence fail and we feel his suffering at the futility of dreaming about a possible future with Kate, a future he had always expected for himself. Matts own bravery and strength of character, combined with the support and loyalty his predicament inspires in Kate, illustrate the depth of the human spirit.

A Dance in the Desert is a thought provoking read that leaves one appreciative of the very essence and joy of life.

A portion of the proceeds from every book sold will be donated to research for epilepsy.

A Dance in the Desert         
Author: Mindy Gibbins-Klein
Fiction               
ISBN: 0-595-18530-4      
Publication Date: June 2001      
Pages: 217            
Price: $14.95         
Publisher: Writers Club Press
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