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He's a man whose life is so intertwined with his job that we know him only as "the columnist." He writes for a newspaper in Seattle, isn't afraid to stir up trouble, and keeps his life—including his multiple lovers and his past—in safe compartments. It's all about to be violently upended when he goes out on what seems like the most mundane of assignments, looking into a staid company that "never makes news."
But from the moment one of his sources takes a dive off a downtown skyscraper, the columnist is plunged into a harrowing maze of murder, intrigue, and secrets that powerful forces intend to keep hidden at all costs. All he has to go on is a corporate world where nothing is as it seems, increasingly menacing encounters with mysterious federal agents, and the unsettling meme "eleven/eleven." Meanwhile, the paper itself is dying. The columnist joins with an aggressive young reporter to see if one explosive story can save a newspaper—and much more. They're running to make the deadline of their lives, and failure will bring lethal consequences.
Deadline Manis Jon Talton at his best, a novel that is both electrifying and intelligent, capturing the romance and harsh reality of newspaper journalism while raising important questions that will haunt listeners long after the fast-paced action ends.
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"Started reading this and thought, this author is overly descriptive and digresses. However, about 40 pages in and I'm starting to really enjoy this book. Update: couldn't put this book down. Looking forward to more from Talton. "
— Ellenjsmellen (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Deadline Man takes off from the first chapter and never lets up. This is a great read!”
— Michael Connelly, New York Times bestselling author -
“Talton does a magnificent job of planting hints and teasers that keep readers guessing at what might happen, but he neither tips his hand completely nor leaves his readers in the dark.”
— Midwest Book Review -
“Talton brings his journalism expertise to this fine mystery…Well-rounded characters and a lightning-paced plot raise this well above the average global conspiracy story.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“The narration really adds to the tension as Hillgartner’s tone and pitch rise with the heightened emotions…Both Hillgartner and the no-name protagonist get listeners’ hearts racing.”
— AudioFile -
“Chillingly plausible…A knockout novel that leaves the reader with renewed appreciation for independent daily newspapers.”
— Booklist (starred review) -
“This terrific stand-alone by the author of The Pain Nurse and the David Mapstone series should appeal to readers who enjoyed Michael Connelly’s The Scarecrow.”
— Library Journal -
“Talton serves up a well-crafted mystery that is also a heartfelt threnody for the journalism that was.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Awards
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Arizona Book Publishing Association’s Awardfor Best Mystery
Deadline Man Listener Reviews
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" Language! An involved story line about a very evil plan take over the country or maybe the world. The story was OK and it did make me think about how many evil plots there are in the world that we may never hear about. The world is a scary place! "
— Carol, 9/16/2013 -
" This was a terrific read in the car returning from Kansas City. Fast paced and fun to read. "
— Susan, 12/18/2012 -
" Wow! What started out as a newspaper story turned into so much more. Hated to see it end where it did. "
— Marge, 7/12/2012 -
" Great Seattle background wrapped around a fun story. Several plots wind around each other, coming together in some really unexpected ways. "
— Barbara, 1/16/2012 -
" This book cemented Jon as one of my all time favorite writers. "
— Mark, 3/6/2011 -
" This was a terrific read in the car returning from Kansas City. Fast paced and fun to read. "
— Susan, 11/28/2010 -
" Language! An involved story line about a very evil plan take over the country or maybe the world. The story was OK and it did make me think about how many evil plots there are in the world that we may never hear about. The world is a scary place! "
— Carol, 10/23/2010 -
" Wow! What started out as a newspaper story turned into so much more. Hated to see it end where it did. "
— Marge, 8/30/2010
About Jon Talton
Jon Talton is a fourth-generation Arizonan, the author of numerous novels, a former columnist for the Arizona Republic, and former business editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer. He currently is the economics columnist for the Seattle Times and writes the blog Rogue Columnist. Dry Heat, the third David Mapstone mystery, was named 2005 fiction book of the year by Arizona Highways magazine.
About Malcolm Hillgartner
Malcolm Hillgartner is an accomplished actor, writer, and musician. Named an AudioFile Best Voice of 2013 and the recipient of several Earphones Awards, he has narrated over 250 audiobooks.