Coffee shop rumor says the mayor was picked up for drunk driving for at least the third time, but a recheck of the police log makes no mention of it. Quickly it becomes clear that shenanigans are dancing at the cop shop and the police chief operates from both sides of his badge. Weekly newspaper publisher, Preston “Press” Williams’ investigation shatters his life and family, as well as his small town’s serenity.
Excerpts from Press’ weekly column, “Pressing Matters,” help provide insights into the frustration, turmoil and loss a newspaper publisher – and first and foremost a father – faces as he pursues the story from beginning to end.
“It is a read that will make you gasp with anger and cry with frustration… should be on everyon’s ‘must-read’ list”
“Larry Tobin knows the small town, with all its political intrigue and treachery. Larry Tobin knows community newspapering, and understands the high calling it can and should be. He tackles an important theme here • the people’s right to know the truth, even when they don’t want to! As important as that theme is, Larry never lets it get in the way of compelling characters and a great story, one that will keep you reading from page one.”
Marshall Cook, author of Twin Killing, the latest Monona Quinn mystery.
“Pressing Matters is a masterful piece of work. Larry Tobin has a unique style of writing that employs both tension and emotion to keep the reader involved from beginning to end.”
Mike Smitley, author of Implied Contract