The Deadline

Name: The Deadline
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Rating: 4.5 (344 reviews)
Author: Ron Franscell

by Ron Franscell

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.5 (344)

4.5 stars from 344 reviews

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Last checked: Jul 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy mysteries grounded in procedural details and the mechanics of investigative journalism rather than forensic gimmickry.
You like protagonists who face genuine moral dilemmas: telling the truth versus protecting people they care about.
You appreciate crime fiction that's rooted in real places and real consequences, where uncovering the past destabilises an entire community.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced thrillers with action sequences and high-tech investigation methods.
You want your mysteries wrapped up in a twist ending rather than slowly pieced together from archival research and interviews.
You're looking for a cosy or light mystery. This one touches child murder and carries genuine menace.

About this book

A dying convict's final request pulls small-town newspaper reporter Jefferson Morgan into the investigation of a fifty-year-old child murder case—a crime that has left a deep wound in his community. Morgan faces intense pressure to pursue the story despite threats and personal moral conflicts, working to uncover a killer who has evaded detection for nearly five decades. Written by Ron Franscell, this mystery novel marks his entry into fiction after becoming known for true crime writing. The book includes details about the newspaper industry woven throughout the narrative. This was Franscell's first novel featuring Jefferson Morgan, followed by a sequel titled The Obituary.

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Currently 4.5★ from 344 reviews

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