Yonkers Authors Launch New Eco Series about Environmental Crime.

Yonkers authors, Charles and Lidia LoPinto have recently launched two new episodes of the "The Adventures of Juliana Del Rio," an environmental series that deals with terrorism and environmental crime. They have begun their tour in Westchester New York to promote the books. CALENDAR: 4/10 -- Book Signing April 10th at Barnes & Noble in Yonkers Earth Day Event - The authors will be at Barnes & Noble on April 10th to sign copies of their book and talk to the public about environmental crime and their series. Both episodes, of The Adventures of Juliana Del Rio will be available for sale. 3/29-30 -- Readings For The Public at The Small Press Center Book Fair March 29th and 30th. The authors will be available at the Small Press Center Book Fair, March 29th and March 30th, where the public is invited to attend a reading. The Book Fair is located at 20 West 44th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues in New York. Telephone 212 764 7021. The book fair is a free event.

ABOUT THE FIRST EPISODE

The first episode, The Case of the Ocean Polluters in Alaska starts with an investigation of cruiseliners which are polluting Alaskan waters, but it soon escalates into nuclear terrorism case. Environmental agents risk their lives to prevent the devastation of our most precious natural resources in Alaska.
[ISBN: 0-595-65267-0 (HC)$24.95
ISBN: 0-595-25697-X (SC)$14.95 -- 208 pages.]

How easy is it to build a nuclear bomb?

In their book, "The case of the Ocean Polluters in Alaska," Engineers Lidia and Charles LoPinto describe a possible scenario and a process whereby fictional radicals build missiles in a hidden location in US soil. Discovery of their activities only happens as the agents, Juliana Del Rio and Sean Ryan, are investigating an ocean pollution case. "When I first started investigating the technology, I just did research on the Internet, and I was shocked to learn so much in so little time! Given just a modest investment many groups could accomplish this! It seems that many organizations have been warning us for years! says Lidia, author of the series and Chemical Engineer with 20 years of experience in process techology.

Reviews:

"Authors Charles LoPinto and Lidia Llamas LoPinto tell an exciting story that weaves together the worlds of environmental destruction, blackmail, and politics." Reviewed by Thomas Biblewski, Baker Street Distpatch.

"All the good stuff is here for a thrilling read" - Book Reader.

"I truly enjoyed the fast pace of this exciting story!" - Ann Thomson, Rocky Ford Daily Gazette, Co.

"Poised to be the E-Files of the Environment, within the first few paragraphs the reader is caught up in the story's plot. Not knowing what dangers the pair face next, the reader is held in suspense."- Mason Canyon, Chattooga Press

"I wondered if this novel could possibly live up to being WORTH the asking price. I'm happy to report that if environmental stories are what you like, this new series is for you: if you are as new to them as I, let these authors make you a fan! A well written 'Cozy' with thought provoking information..." Reviewed by Ottilee Bastgen of Concord, CA for the January issue of Cozies, Capers and Crimes Newsletter.

ABOUT THE SECOND EPISODE
The second episode, The Case of the Toxic Train Derailment was inspired by truly devastating railroad accidents that have occurred around the country. This episode explores the problems associated with inadequate evacuation plans and the disadvantages poor minority areas may have during such accidents. In this episode, the two agents, Juliana and Sean deal with a Bhopal type accident occurring in a southern town.

ISBN: 0-595-65269-7 (HC) $29.95
ISBN: 0-595-25699-6 (SC) $19.95 -- 385 pages

Can such a train derailment happen here in Westchester?
"Train tracks carrying industrial materials exist right here in Yonkers, near a large plant along the Hudson and parallel to commuter trains and an elementary school and daycare! Tracks are also located near Indian Point. The question of adequate evacuation plans, whether it is a train derailment (which happens often in the US) or a less likely event, a nuclear mealtdown, is close to our hearts. The story deals with the consequences to a town that wasn't prepared and how in particular minorities are the ones to suffer the largest death toll due to their proximity to the spilled materials and the lack of resources in their neighbohood. Proper evacuation plans is an issue close to the heart of people in Westchester residents worried about Indian Point." says Lidia LoPinto, coauthor of The Case of The Toxic Train Derailment, the second of The Adventures of Juliana Del Rio series. As an engineer, Lidia has written Emergency Preparedness Plans for a number of major municipalities.

Reviews:

In writing Worst Case Scenario, the LoPintos drew on their combined experience as chemical engineers, knowing the weaknesses of petrochemical processing and transportation of chemicals. They studied at least six incidents, all believed to be accidents" but no one knows how they happened.... Anne Thompson, Rocky Ford Daily Gazette.

I enjoyed both of your books and think that you two have created what could be a marvelous franchise for a film and television property. Sean and Julie are strong characters. With Sean, you have an archetype that fits nicely into the heros journey. Hes a reluctant hero and Julies younger character, a feisty Latina, spurs him into action. Theres nice chemistry between these characters... they would be two meaty film roles. I thought immediately of Harrison Ford and Jennifer Lopez." Scott Petri, screenwriter.

About The Authors

Lidia LoPinto is known to Yonkers for having stepped forward at a time when Tibbetts Brook Park was in danger of being lost to development of the ballpark. She has appeared on News 12 and been featured in The Journal News after having held a demonstration in front of the Park.

Lidia and her coauthor Charles LoPinto have spoken to numerous groups, including the Sierra Club, about the importance of protecting the environment against devastating accidents and terrorism and were featured in a special article in The Journal News about their new genre - environmental crime novels. The Adventure of Juliana Del Rio novels aim to entertain and to build awareness of the vulnerability of our environment. Charles and Lidia both hold Master's degrees in Chemical Engineering and have years of experience in the chemical industry. Both are alumni of Manhattan College, in the Bronx (where they met 25 years ago as a result of an introduction by one of their chemical engineering professors, Dr. Luis Theodore, a recent fan of the books.) The couple has created this unique book genere marketed under the trade name EnviroCrime Publishers and distributed by iUniverse.com and EnviroCrime Publishers.

Additional information about the series is available at www.envirocrime.com

Lidia LoPinto - (914)963-3695