Jonathon Kelley is a writer, educator, and media producer with a passion for stories that blend global intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human complexity. He is the author of the Robert Dart thriller series, including the #1 Amazon espionage bestseller The Show Must Go On, praised by readers as “a fast-paced, suspenseful story” and “a symphony of suspense.”
Before turning to fiction, Kelley spent over 25 years working in film, television, and digital media—producing award-winning documentaries and public affairs programming that tackled real-world issues with clarity and depth. He now brings that same sharp eye and narrative instinct to the page, crafting thrillers that explore the dangerous overlap between surveillance, artificial intelligence, and global power.
Kelley also teaches college communication and media in Wisconsin, where he helps students develop the skills to tell stories that matter in a rapidly changing world. His background as both a creative professional and a teacher deeply informs his writing: grounded in reality, driven by character, and always asking big questions about the systems we live within.
He lives in the Midwest with his family and is currently at work on The Emerald Divide, the second book in the Robert Dart series. Fans of Jack Ryan, WarGames, and fast-paced political thrillers will feel right at home in Kelley’s world.
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Jonathon Kelley is a writer, educator, and media producer with a passion for stories that blend global intrigue, cutting-edge technology, and human complexity. He is the author of the Robert Dart thriller series, including the #1 Amazon espionage bestseller The Show Must Go On, praised by readers as “a fast-paced, suspenseful story” and “a symphony of suspense.”
Before turning to fiction, Kelley spent over 25 years working in film, television,...
A stolen nuke. A rogue AI. And one agent racing to stop the next world war.
When an attack breaches a decommissioned Soviet nuclear facility, ICSS agent Robert Dart is sent to investigate. But what begins as a search for stolen uranium quickly spirals into a deadly game of deception, where nothing—and no one—can be trusted.
An explosive political thriller where the next war isn’t about land—it’s about leverage.
When a bomb explodes in Northern Ireland days before a historic reunification vote, elite ICSS agent Robert Dart is dispatched to quietly investigate. But what begins as a simple counterterrorism mission soon unravels into something far more dangerous.
“A fast-paced, suspenseful story that had me sitting on the edge of my seat… The Show Must Go On promises readers an incredible story, perfect for fans of espionage and conspiracy thrillers.”
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Readers' Favorite
“An exceptional techno-thriller that delivers a compelling blend of suspense, cutting-edge technology, and intricate geopolitical dynamics… Fans of literary giants like Tom Clancy and Michael Crichton will find themselves right at home in this pulse-pounding, thought-provoking narrative.”
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Printed Word Reviews
“Never read a book so suspenseful. The writing [is] perfect. All the military jargon… perfect. There is nothing wrong. I wish I could express myself better—I don’t think I’ll ever read another book this good.”
