(openPR) - The Xlibris release “Shalom Tower Syndrome”, written by Albert Russo, was named finalist in the Gay/Lesbian Fiction category of the National Best Books 2007 Awards.
Shalom Tower Syndrome is the story of how a young man reconciles himself with the complexities of his identity. Having been born to a Jewish Italian father and mother of African descent, Alexis contemplates his ethnic and religious roots in pages of this exciting novel.
Albert Russo takes readers through the progression of Alexis’s life, as he and his American wife vacation in Israel. There, he runs into a major crossroads when his past catches up with him. Alexis also comes across some young Israelis, a Palestinian and a German professor who all add to the intricacy of his journey.
Shalom Tower Syndrome is a largely autobiographical adventure/mystery novel and is available at Xlibris.com.
The National Best Books Awards was created by USABookNews, an organization that delivers information and gives recognition to new and noteworthy releases in the world of books. Its goal is to widen the awareness of booksellers and readers to the literary success of independent publishers and their authors. Now in its fifth year, the National Best Books Awards is one of the largest literary competitions in the United States.
About Xlibris
Xlibris was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Philadelphia, PA and is a strategic partner of Random House Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of Random House, Inc. Xlibris provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.
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