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The Accident Report - by Ralph Ellis (Paperback)

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  • "Ralph Ellis delights the reader with engaging characters, a suspenseful plot, and laugh-out-loud humor.
  • Author(s): Ralph Ellis
  • 224 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance

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About the Book



A rookie newspaper reporter with visions of Watergate swirling through his brain goes after small-town corruption in this 1970s comedy about first jobs, first love, and the bumpy road to success.



Book Synopsis



"Ralph Ellis delights the reader with engaging characters, a suspenseful plot, and laugh-out-loud humor." -Kim McCollum, author of What Happens in Montana

It's the summer of 1974, and Woodward and Bernstein have vanquished Nixon from the White House. In a sleepy North Carolina textile town, rookie reporter Ronald Truluck is bored with writing about lawn mower thefts when he gets a tip - city councilman Lamont Moody got drunk, drove his Bonneville off the road, and ripped up somebody's front yard. But the police let him walk away.

Recognizing a cover-up when he sees it, Ronald vows to break Lamontgate and make his bones as a serious journalist. It won't be easy. Ronald is a long-haired pothead who's loosey-goosey with the facts. His paper, The Eagle, runs pet-of-the-week photos on the front page, not corruption stories. And the linchpin source only wants to talk about his book of poetry, not the accident. With a little help from his brainy girlfriend and the flower-child city hall reporter, Ronald lands the story - with results nobody expected.



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"Ralph Ellis delights the reader with engaging characters, a suspenseful plot, and laugh-out-loud humor." -Kim McCollum, author of What Happens in Montana

"The Accident Report is a reminder of the importance of local journalism and a throwback to the days when the field was thriving. It's an enjoyable read that had me nodding along in delight with each new twist or character introduction." -Philip Reari, author of Earth Jumped Back


Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .51 Inches (D)
Weight: .67 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Romance
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Format: Paperback
Author: Ralph Ellis
Language: English
Street Date: June 19, 2025
TCIN: 1008924575
UPC: 9781685136178
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-9687
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.67 pounds
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