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About the Book
Set against the tense atmosphere of early November 1963, Deadline Dallas follows Washington Post political reporter James Kane, known for his relentless pursuit of truth. Unaware of the gravity of the moment, Kane begins to receive cryptic leads that appear unrelated, until he realizes they may be part of President Kennedy's unsettling plan to unveil something extraordinary to the world.
As Kane follows each clue, his journey spans the nation from Massachusetts to New Mexico, with every revelation pulling him deeper into a web of secrecy and danger. Despite mounting peril, Kane’s determination only strengthens. Driven by a resolute belief that the hidden truth must be brought into the open, even if doing so could cost him everything.
Written by Jason Sutton and Fred Warren, long-time collaborators, Deadline Dallas reflects their sustained ability to blend genres with finesse, creating compelling characters and layered narrative structures born from their decades of joint storytelling experience
Published by Morgan James Publishing, this 325-page historical thriller (releasing on November 18th, 2025) pulls readers into the shadow of one of America’s most fraught moments. Tense, immersive, and relentlessly suspenseful from start to finish, Deadline Dallas invites the question: what would you risk? How far would you go to expose a secret no one believes... until it’s too late?
Key Characters
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James Kane
James Kane is a sharp, relentless journalist navigating the political undercurrents of 1963. Assigned to cover President John F. Kennedy's visit, Kane finds himself closer to the story than he ever imagined, working alongside the President’s team in the tense days leading up to the assassination. With a reporter’s instinct and a deep sense of duty, Kane chases leads, uncovers secrets, and struggles with the weight of history unfolding around him. As the deadline looms, truth becomes his most dangerous pursuit.
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Agent Martinez
Agent Martinez is a seasoned U.S. intelligence operative stationed undercover in Cuba in the 1963. He is tasked with quietly gathering intelligence on Cuban officials seeking to exploit the region's shifting power. Martinez is keen, resourceful and cautious, always balancing the risk of getting exposed against the urgent need for actionable information. Torn between duty and the personal connections he formed while in Cuba, he embodies the high-stakes tension of covert service.