Book Crosses Categories, Appeals to Men and Women

Just published, a new book, "Hidden Impact" (BookSurge Publishing, 2005) defies attempts to categorize novels. This one has enough romance to appeal to women, enough action for male readers, and the character development usually only found in mainstream fiction. One woman reader said: "This is the first book I've seen in a long time that my husband will enjoy, too."

(PRWEB) May 20, 2005 -- Readers of a new book, "Hidden Impact," are calling it an unexpected, exciting and romantic novel, a great read with contemporary relevance. Set in Nicaragua, it plays ou in present time, but also takes us back to the Iran-Contra affair and its continuing aftermath for the main charcters of the book.

Part of the secret events of Iran-Contra were brought out in Congressional hearings - but not all of them. Suppose someone privately kept notes on the back-room planning of the affair?

In "Hidden Impact" that's exactly what happened. When Jim Nordberg returns to the village in Nicaragua where he once served as a Peace Corps Volunteer, he is given information about a long-hidden diary that describes the secret planning for Iran-Contra. Word gets out about the existence of the diary, and Jim is in the crosshairs of groups that want the diary at all costs.

Jim also finds Luci Fuentes, almost the only surviving member of the family Jim lived with years earlier. Jim and Luci lean on each other, finding much more than just the strength to survive.

Charles B. Neff, the author of "Hidden Impact," has directed development projects in Colombia and Russia.

Further information about Neff and "Hidden Impact," including how to order, are at www.booksbyneff.com."Hidden Impact" is also available from BookSurge.com and Amazon,com.

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