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Henry Mazel, a past recipient of the CINE Eagle prize, has spent the last dozen years writing and doctoring screenplays (Primary Evidence, White Cargo, Scandal, for Miramax, among others) He is also a successful playwright. MURDEROUSLY INCORRECT (Crime and Again Press) is his first mystery novel, and features P. I. Alex Rada.

His cinematic work has garnered several awards, and Nouvelle Vague Rapas  (New Wave Cooking) a satirical short feature was purchased  by the Donnell Library  in New York for its permanent collection. In addition to film and stage work, Henry Mazel has written for major print media, and briefly wrote the Sunday television column for the New York Times.

Mr. Mazel is also adjunct professor at the City University of New Yorkís John Jay College of Criminal Justice.  He is a member of The Writers Guild of America and The Mystery Writers of America. Mostly, he divides his time between Manhattan and Chinese restaurants too numerous to mention.  A second Alex Rada novel, Red Wave, is due out in late 1999.

Murderously Incorrect introduces Alex Rada, a detective who's recently lost his wife and his badge. He now works  out of a threadbare apartment in  New Yorkís East Village. Alex is hired by Professor Katharine Raines to find her missing graduate assistant. Katharine is also a respected member of the campaign staff of Delaney Lynch, the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate. It soon becomes apparent that there's more to the case than just a missing person. Almost before Alex can draw a breath of crisp New York fall air, he's caught in a maelstrom of murder and betrayal in what becomes a very hot political season.

"Fresh and funny....Mazel can write rings around some of his more established competitors, and readers looking for something unique will be delighted to discover him."

~ Booklist

"Knowing, intelligent, and witty.  Mazel manages to combine a noir setting with hilarious dialog and intricate characterizations.  Murderously Incorrect is just plain first-class fun, and one hell of a ride."

~ Marvin Himmelfarb, Fox TV News

"Mazel masterfully twists the plot....A witty and superbly written story.  Mazel's first step in a new genre of writing finds him planted firmly on solid ground." (RATING - EXCEPTIONAL)

~ Nelly Heitman, ForeWord Magazine

"A terrific screenwriter turns his considerable talents to the novel...Brilliant, and deliciously incorrect."

~ Slava Tsukerman, director of Liquid Sky

"A taut detective thriller . . . A crackling good mystery not to be missed."

~ The Midwest Book Review

"Gripping, twist-turning suspense. Accurate down to the last brass button. P. I. Alex Rada is a fascinating character."

~ Detective Michael OíSullivan, N.Y.P.D. (Ret.)

"Murderously Incorrect certainly has enough action, (but) it is not just a thriller: it has a richly detailed setting, sparkling dialogue, and complex, convincing, and engaging characters."

(Recommended List) ~ Danny Yee Internet Book Reviews

"MURDEROUSLY INCORRECT is a wonderful debut novel due to the complexity of the characters. Alex is a great sleuth and his relationship with his client is fabulous . . . Henry F. Mazel demonstrates a high level of skill when he makes readers think in a thoughtful manner about individual morality. For this reason alone, readers should buy this book."

~ Harriet Klausner Book Reviews

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