FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
October 10, 2024  

**Alex Rivera Releases Thriller 'Echoes in the Dark'**  

*Former journalist's second novel draws on real unsolved cases from the Midwest.*  

NEW YORK, NY -- Alex Rivera, a former investigative reporter, released his second thriller novel, "Echoes in the Dark," on Tuesday through independent publisher Black Oak Press. The book, set in rural Michigan, follows a detective unraveling a series of disappearances linked to a decades-old mill fire. Rivera drew from public records of actual cases during three years of research.  

The 320-page novel expands Rivera's debut, "Fractured Lines," which sold 15,000 copies in its first year. Early reviews from Midwest booksellers highlight its atmospheric tension and historical details, with one independent store in Detroit ordering 200 copies for local events. Black Oak Press reported pre-orders surpassing initial print run projections by 20%.  

"These stories from small towns deserve to be retold, not sensationalized -- I wanted readers to feel the weight of what's left unsaid," Rivera said.  

The book is available in hardcover ($26.99), e-book ($12.99) and audiobook formats through major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and IndieBound.org. Rivera will appear at virtual events with Mystery Writers of America next month.  

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ABOUT ALEX RIVERA: Alex Rivera is an author and former journalist based in Chicago. His work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune and regional outlets. "Echoes in the Dark" is his second novel.  

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