Don't Stop the Presses
About
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.
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.
Praise for this book
"A darkly humorous howl of outrage at the decline of American newspapers."
Earned a "Get it" verdict from Kirkus. That distinction is awarded to books that Kirkus considers exceptional.
"Darkly comic and razor-sharp, Don't Stop the Presses is a wildly entertaining thriller that turns one fired journalist's desperate gamble into a high-stakes crusade for truth, justice, and the front page, perfect for readers who love newsroom drama, biting satire, and a twist that lands like a bombshell."
"Don't Stop the Presses is an unusual thriller, based on a protagonist whose extreme actions stem from a very relatable concern: the truth is no longer valued."
"Mike Stetz delivers a gripping tale that proves the most dangerous weapon isn't a gun, it's the truth. A solid original, Don't Stop the Presses by Mike Stetz is sure to become a favorite page-turner!"
"Don't Stop the Presses is a phenomenal commentary on the current state of ethical journalism and censorship, and as Michael Stetz himself calls it (and I agree), "a comic farce about the death of newspapers" (even if many of us wish for their revival)."