Thin Veils

by Anne Hanson

Windsor House Publishing Group proudly announces the release of the first in a series of novels by Anne M. Hanson entitled Thin Veils.As we begin, we find Erica Shepherd alone in her room praying for her friend Kim Spencer whose funeral is scheduled for the following day. Erica reflects on how swiftly a tragedy can strike and the events that led to this moment in her life.During the first few weeks as a high school freshman Erica first senses a problem. She immediately secures, the support of Kim's closest friends, among them Jeanna. Even though Jeanna is not convinced Kim has a serious eating disorder, she dispassionately helps by stealing Kim's diary, which reveals the magnitude of Kim's problem.In Thin Veils Book I, Anne Hanson introduces her readers to the very real problem that more and more of our young adults are falling victim that is the problem of eating disorders. In addition to the devastating physical effects, which can include death, there are the emotional effects as well. Anne is acutely aware that teens feed their self-esteem from the "you can't be too thin menu".

207 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1999