
Jon Talton
7 SeriesJon Talton is an American author renowned for his David Mapstone mystery series and has been praised as "extremely talented but under-recognized" by Don Winslow. In addition to his success as a novelist, Talton is an accomplished journalist specializing in business, finance, and public policy. His columns have been featured in newspapers across the continent, and he has made regular appearances on CNBC.
In Jon Talton's "Deadline Man," a seasoned columnist for a struggling Seattle newspaper embarks on a seemingly routine assignment that quickly escalates into a dangerous investigation. After a source's mysterious death, the columnist uncovers a web of murder and corporate secrets linked to the cryptic phrase "eleven/eleven." As he navigates menacing encounters with federal agents, he teams up with a young reporter in a race against time. Their goal is to break a story that could save their dying newspaper. Together, they confront powerful forces determined to keep the truth buried.