Today Chistell Publishing (http://www.chistell.com) announced its new rousing crime and justice novel, Spiral, by Denise Turney. Spiral reveals hidden flaws and biases found in America's criminal justice system. The book focuses on a string of crimes that lead to a wrongful conviction, a subject the United States as a nation address in the modified Innocence Protection Act introduced on October 1, 2003.

I want people to see that a rush to judgment increases the likelihood for false convictions. Just because the DA, media, even eyewitnesses shout "Guilty!" does not mean a person is indeed guilty. In fact, a large number of wrongful convictions are due to inaccurate eyewitness testimonies, states Spiral's author, Denise Turney, a writer with more than 30 years of writing experience to her credit.

Spiral opens with a kidnapping which later turns into a murder. It is years before anyone is convicted. Choices a father makes after witnessing what he thinks is the disposal of a young girl's body return to haunt a prominent family. Set in the 1940s, Spiral revisits a time in America's history when religion and secret jealousy carried enough weight to destroy an entire town. Spiral exposes the many ways wrongful convictions interrupt the future of not only the accused but also their entire family. The author passionately exclaims. We must focus on the fact that annually thousands of innocent people serve time in prison. We cannot turn away from this.

Title: Spiral
Author: Denise Turney
ISBN: 0-9663539-2-7
Publisher: Chistell Publishing
Available thru Chisel Publishing, Amazon.com, Cushcity.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Baker & Taylor, Ingram Books, Culture Books Plus and bookstores everywhere with special order

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Denise Turney is the recipient of numerous awards and two Navy Achievement Medals. She is the author of Long Walk Up (NEW BOOK), Spiral, Portia and Love Has Many Faces. She organizes an annual global writing contest and edits the global literary newsletter, The Book Lover's Haven. She is also host of the premiere radio program Off The Shelf. Turney's work has appeared in numerous publications among which include: Essence, Parade, The Philadelphia Tribune and Indigo. She has gained recognition for her ability to capture real life scenarios in a manner that enthralls her audience and places them right in the shoes of her characters. It is nothing short of astounding what words and story have done to the human landscape, shares Turney. With Spiral, I am honored to be able to contribute another thread to one of the world's greatest and most deeply moving resources - story - a tool that causes readers to think and decide to make changes in their lives and our communities changes that benefit us all.

Turney's work is featured online at http://www.chistell.com where readers can read the first chapters of her books for free. Spiral is in bookstores now. # # # #

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 9, 2002

C&B BOOK DISTRIBUTION CENTER RECEIVES 2002 CHISTELL PUBLISHING AWARD

C&B Books Distribution Center (www.cbooksdistribution.com) has received the 2002 Chistell Publishing Award for their visually attractive and informative website. C&B Books Distribution Center is an African American retailer of books specializing in promoting African American authors. Chistell Publishing (www.chistell.com) is an Atlanta, Georgia based publishing company that supports freelance writers of family stories on and off the World Wide Web. Chistell Publishing provides African American, freelance writers, book lovers, and professionals, with provoking works. They also offer high quality works by freelance writers. Chistell Publishing consists of a team of book publishers. C&B Books Distribution Center is proud to be the recipient of the 2002 Chistell Publishing Award. C&B Books Distribution Center (www.cbooksdistribution.com) has a large selection of best selling African American books including a variety of titles and top African American authors. C&B Books Distribution center features new aspiring authors on a bi-monthly basis on their website and newsletter. During the month of July/August Linda Armstrong, author of "Touched" is featured as a new aspiring author along with Latorial Faison - Poet/Writer who published "Secrets of My Soul". Caroline Rogers and Brenda Piper established C&B Books in the year of 1995. C&B Books Distribution Center goal is to increase the circulation of African American authors. Their strategy is to increase the number of readers that their author's works reach on a daily basis. Mr. Phil Andrews joined C&B Books Distribution Center on March 1, 2002, to further assist C&B books with promoting authors who join their program; where African American booksellers are helping aspiring authors. Mr. Andrews served as the public relations director for the West Indian Chamber of Commerce prior to joining C&B Books, and is a current member of the 100 Black Men of Long Island/Member 100 Black Men of America. To view our list of best selling titles, log on to C&B Books website at www.cbbooksdistribution.com or email us at cbbookdist@aol.com. Catalogs are now available by mailing to: C&B Books at 157-15 72nd Avenue, Suite 257, Flushing, New York, 11367. Our toll free number is (1-866) 591-4807. We look forward to working with you in the future.

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