Menace in the Walls, is based on a true and controversial story that took place in the mid-1990s in Cleveland, OH. During an outbreak of pulmonary hemorrhage resulting in deaths of several young infants, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), led by Dr. Dorr G. Dearborn of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, investigated the first 10 cases and found an association between the deaths and water-damaged homes containing the toxic mold, Stachybotrys. Since 1993, Dearborn cites 47 cases of unexplained lung hemorrhages in infants in northeastern Ohio. Sixteen of those infants have died. Of the 32 babies Dearborn and his colleagues have treated. According to Dr. Dearborn, ninety percent have come from water-damaged homes containing toxigenic fungi and environmental tobacco smoke. It appears that smoking triggered the hemorrhages, but the molds caused the underlying damage. Dr. Dearborn read "Menace in the Walls" and advised N. L. Eskeland on the medical aspect of the disease.
A scientist with many physicians in her immediate family, author N. L. (Lucia) Eskeland combines medicine, science and intrigue in a new medical mystery for children.
As Menace in the Walls begins, 13- year- old Joshua, working in a research laboratory in Cleveland General Hospital during the summer break, stumbles on a menace that has claimed the life of his beloved horse, Mandy. He is determined to solve the mystery. During the course of the book, Joshua uncovers his sister Kelley’s inadvertent link to a sinister plot involving the mysterious deaths of infants. Readers are faced with the question of whether Joshua can solve the case without putting his life and Kelley’s in danger.
Excerpt from “Menace in the Walls”
His heart pounded as he quickened his pace. Kelley started to moan and grumble. “I can’t do it! I’m tired!”
From the numbers on the exit doors, Joshua gathered that they had gone down twenty-five floors already.
He had no time to think about his aching legs. The intruder’s steps became louder and louder.
Joshua heard Kelley's shriek, followed by a thump. Then a strong pull on Joshua’s collar almost cut off his airway. He turned around to face his assailant.
Reviews
“Educational, factual, heart-wrenching, and a must read for students, parents, health professionals, employers, insurance companies, and educators. Today we are faced with current controversies regarding the life-altering and, often times, life-taking consequences of chemical exposures. Most physicians, employers, government agencies, parents and scientists doubt that these invisible illnesses are physical in origin. Menance in the Walls is so compelling that it has the ability to become the paradigm shift to facilitate the change in consciousness as to how these toxic substances are viewed and dealt with.
As a doctor specializing in chemically induced immune system disorders, author, and health researcher, I have never read a piece of material that has the ability to be captivating for the reader, yet in the process, “plant” the seed that will hopefully germinate into a greater understanding of toxic dangers and possibility save many lives.
Every person who plays any role in education, should be required to read this book.” Dr. Gloria Gilbčre, N.D., D.A.Hom., Ph.D. Author of “I was Poisoned by my body”, “Invisible Illnesses” and “Nature’s Prescription Milk"
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