FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
October 10, 2024  

**Alex Rivera Releases 'Echoes of the Forgotten'**  

*Debut novel details Filipino-American soldiers' experiences in World War II Pacific theater.*  

SEATTLE -- Alex Rivera released his debut novel "Echoes of the Forgotten" on Tuesday through Horizon Books. The 320-page historical fiction work draws directly from journals kept by Rivera's grandfather, a Filipino-American veteran. It is available in hardcover, ebook and audiobook formats nationwide.  

The book chronicles the struggles of overlooked troops amid brutal island campaigns, incorporating declassified military records for historical detail. Early reviews from military historians note its role in filling gaps in popular WWII accounts.  

"These stories from my family's past needed to be told before they faded entirely," Rivera said. The Seattle software engineer spent three years researching and writing the novel.  

Initial print run sales exceeded 5,000 copies in the first week, with distribution through major retailers and select military base exchanges. Partnerships with the National WWII Museum include author events and reading guides for veterans' groups.  

"Echoes of the Forgotten" retails for $26.99 in hardcover and $14.99 ebook, available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and independent bookstores. Rivera appears at the Seattle Book Festival on Nov. 15.  

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ABOUT ALEX RIVERA: Alex Rivera is a software engineer and first-time author based in Seattle. He drew on family archives to write "Echoes of the Forgotten," his debut novel. Rivera holds a degree in computer science from the University of Washington.  

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