PRESS RELEASE Of interest to editors and journalists covering: Books/Publishing, Libraries, History/Military, Women's Interests, CA Business News New Novel Asks Are Neo-Nazis Again Terrorizing Europe? SAN DIEGO, Calif.- Jan. 23, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- With the release of "Murder Without Pity," published by 1stbooks Library (www.1stbooks.com), novelist Steve Haberman poses this unsettling question in his atmospheric political/historical mystery. "Murder Without Pity" (ISBN: 1-4107-4052-8) is set in a contemporary Paris tumultuous with fog, riots over police killings, and Far Right extremists. Here dogged state criminal investigator Stanislas Cassel works at the Palace of Justice. He is a grandson of a French propagandist for the Nazis during their World War II Occupation. Ashamed of his family's infamy, he avoids anything political. Instead, he absorbs himself solving small crimes. Little does he suspect the life-shattering change awaiting him when he investigates the bizarre murder of a pensioner, found glassy-eyed dead. Based on historical research, extensive interviews and visits to the City of Light, "Murder Without Pity" is a provocative thriller about a decent man, who ignores evil. In the end, what does he learn about himself? What can others learn? Is the past dead or still lurking? It's a timely mystery of fact and fiction and a warning as well. Before turning to writing mysteries, Steve Haberman had many articles published, including profiles of well-known writers. "Murder Without Pity" is the first in a series of crime novels set in whole or in part in Paris. This European setting reflects his abiding interest in that region. Profitable stock market investing provided time to travel, and he has since toured there many times to such sites as World War I and World War II battlefields. In addition, he enjoys studying French and Italian as well as martial arts. BOOK SUMMARY: Publisher: 1stbooks Library Title: "Murder Without Pity" Author: Steve Haberman ISBN: 1-4107-4052-8 (Trade Paperback, 5x8, 312 pp.) SRP: US $14.50 Publication date: January, 2004. Available through: www.1stbooks.com/bookview/16437 and Phone orders: (888) 280-7715 (U. S./Canada). (812) 339-6000 (other countries). Also available through online book retailers such as Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, and Borders.com. More info: http://www.parismurdermysteries.com/ MEDIA CONTACT: Author, Steve Haberman +1-866-222-4240 postmaster@parismurdermysteries.com /Note to editors: for complimentary media review copies, contact: Promotional Services Department 1stbooks Library +1-800-839-8640 x244 pressreleases@1stbooks.com/ # # # [ source of news = Author, Steve Haberman ] ref: http://www.send2press.com/2archive/2004/pr_04_0123-haberman.txt http://www.send2press.com/2archivePDF/pr_04_0123-haberman.pdf --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *IMPORTANT NOTE TO MEDIA: to reach the organization releasing this news, please contact: postmaster@parismurdermysteries.com If used for publication, please send specimen copy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- S2P-NS/0c/ CA / San Diego, California / Copr. (c) 2004 Send2Press. This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(tm), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com .