New Book Examines American’s Struggle For International Justice

New York publisher Morgan James announces the release of a new book which examines the haunting and powerful story of Eric Volz, the young American being tried by the Nicaraguan Supreme Court for the murder of his former Nicaraguan girlfriend, Doris Ivania Jimenez. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) November 26, 2008 - With the Nicaraguan Supreme Court’s recent decision to retry Eric Volz for the murder of his former Nicaraguan girlfriend, Doris Ivania Jimenez, the young American's case once again makes international news. New York publisher Morgan James announces the release of a new book which examines this haunting and powerful story — a story first seen on "Anderson Cooper 360," "Today" and "Dateline” and as reported on in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.

Michael Glasgow’s The Bridge: The Eric Volz Story — Murder, Intrigue, and a Struggle For Justice in Nicaragua is a story of youthful promise, stolen lives, conflicting cultures, national sovereignty, and the triumph of faith and courage.

Although multiple alibi witnesses were provided placing him hours away on the day of the crime in November 2006, American Volz was convicted of murder in February 2007 and sentenced to the maximum penalty under Nicaragua law of 30 years. In December 2007, Volz’s conviction was overturned by the Nicaraguan appellate court. He was ultimately released from the country in spite of a national protest by the citizenry, but only after tense negotiations between the office of the U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, and the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega.

Glasgow, who predicted in his book that Volz’s release would be challenged by the Nicaraguan Supreme Court, examines in captivating detail and a compelling narrative style the historical, cultural, political and judicial forces that lead to the perfect storm which engulfed the life of Volz and pitted an entire country against the young American. Those interested in interviewing Glasgow about this fascinating and important international case should contact his agent, Sharlene Martin of Martin Literary Agency at 206-201-3504.

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