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Don't Stop the Presses: This story is to die for
Ben Roberts is about to break the biggest newspaper story of his career when he gets laid off from the San Diego Sun. A San Diego City Councilwoman — who wants to be mayor — is being bribed to vote for a $4 billion downtown pro football stadium. But his story won’t see the light of day now that he’s yesterday’s news. He has only one desperate option. Take over the newsroom and hold editors hostage. His sole demand is that he publishes the Sunday paper with his story anchoring the front page.
In this comic farce about the death of newspapers, one reporter dares to make his own headline — and hopefully not his obituary as cops surround the building. Once inside, he’s inspired to take his action even further and begins trading editors for other bitter, laid-off reporters who have had stories killed. With this tiny rebel newsroom, he now dreams of creating the Sun’s greatest newspaper edition ever.
But one big question lingers. Who is behind the bribe? The football team? Downtown developers? The shocking twist caps his story. All Roberts has to do is somehow get out alive, which won’t be easy given who’s about to be exposed in his last byline.
In this comic farce about the death of newspapers, one reporter dares to make his own headline — and hopefully not his obituary as cops surround the building. Once inside, he’s inspired to take his action even further and begins trading editors for other bitter, laid-off reporters who have had stories killed. With this tiny rebel newsroom, he now dreams of creating the Sun’s greatest newspaper edition ever.
But one big question lingers. Who is behind the bribe? The football team? Downtown developers? The shocking twist caps his story. All Roberts has to do is somehow get out alive, which won’t be easy given who’s about to be exposed in his last byline.
307 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 14, 2026
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June 26, 2026
4/5
super fun noir style novel abt a journalist doing whatever it takes to get his story published.
i really enjoyed the tone of the novel as well as the characters within. quick fun read that really makes you wish your job was more interesting lol
super fun noir style novel abt a journalist doing whatever it takes to get his story published.
i really enjoyed the tone of the novel as well as the characters within. quick fun read that really makes you wish your job was more interesting lol
April 28, 2026
The beginning of this book was hard to get into, but once the action started it became enjoyable. The characters were developed well but the ramblings of the main character were sometimes long winded. The twist was unexpected and the ending was pleasing. A good read overall once you persevere through the beginning.
February 26, 2026
Witty thriller about a newsroom takeover
August 18, 2026
What a fun read!
This story grabbed me and wouldn’t let go. Twice, I avoided doing important things I should have done because I wanted to turn the page.
This story grabbed me and wouldn’t let go. Twice, I avoided doing important things I should have done because I wanted to turn the page.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews