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New York (PRWEB) August 16, 2010

ZAPmedia, leading publisher of under-reported historical fiction™, today announced that 1939 – Into the Dark by Dr. Paula Phelan is now available in the Amazon Kindle Store for $ 5.95.

1939 – Into The Dark:

    A historical fiction novel by award-winning author Dr. Paula Phelan, 1939 – Into the Dark explores a pivotal year in American History marked by depression, the beginning of World War II and the cultural and artistic climax of the twentieth century.

    The novel follows the lives of fictional and historical characters such as Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, J. Edgar Hoover, Lillian Hellman, Dashiel Hammet, Ayn Rand, Eleanor Roosevelt, Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, W.H. Auden and Clifford Odets throughout the pivotal events of 1939 including sports, art and politics.

    1939 – Into the Dark was recently named a Gold Medalist in the Independent Publisher (IPPY) Book Awards in the Category of Best Historical/Military Fiction and a Reader Views Literary Award Winner for the Northeast Region of the United States.

Reviews:

    Readerviews.com says: “Paula Phelan has captured the mood of New York City in the midst of the zenith of the influence of creative arts and culture in the year 1939. 1939 – Into the Dark is a meaningful and entertaining novel for the history buff, especially those who enjoy the period covering World War II.”

    Historical-Fiction.com says: “These are very important years in American history and Paula Phelan puts characters and facts together to make fascinating and unforgettable stories.”

Supporting Resources:

    1939 – Into The Dark: http://zapmedia.com/books/
    Author Paula Phelan: http://zapmedia.com/authors/
    Historical Fiction.com: http://historical-fiction.com/?p=420
    Amazon: http://bit.ly/8DVmo
    Amazon Kindle Store: http://amzn.to/colC20

About ZAPmedia

ZAPmedia is a boutique publisher of books, art and Web content located in New York City. Its primary goal is to identify and promote the works of new authors and artists that have exceptional and original talent, a vast wellspring of creative potential and are just beginning to find their voice and audience. ZAPmedia can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.zapmedia.com.

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