The Ballot Box

The book is a story about elections with paper ballots used in the hard coal region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. It takes a path through the small coal-mining patches before technology has spread throughout the world. Peter Patrick Connor is running against the incumbent representative with a villain planting untruths and mistrust during the campaign. Kate Conroy provides support with her heart during the infighting of the political workers and organizers. The Ballot Box relates how raising funds for the campaign is accomplished by giving the hard-working miners and families parties with food and drinks. Will the election be won with money changing hands amongst poll workers and potential voters? A confrontation of all the parties involved will unravel the mystery of the bad guy among friends. Political tricks and maneuvers are exposed, showing the dirty tricks needed to get votes…and a sudden death will wrap up the loose ends.Barrett, Tom is the author of 'The Ballot Box', published 2007 under ISBN 9781424165797 and ISBN 1424165792.