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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