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Dead Ringer

A Novel

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About The Book

Nationally bestselling author Chris Hauty, one of the high-octane writers “to take the thriller world by storm” (The Real Book Spy), returns with a riveting stand-alone novel that explores what might have really happened at the JFK assassination.

Set in present-day, a disgraced former Secret Service office and a Jesuit professor join forces to delve into the mysteries surrounding the events of November 22, 1963. Fixated on deciphering the conspiracies behind the history-changing assassination, they are oblivious to the fact that the cabal is still active—and may face an end as bloody as the carnage in Dealey Plaza. Will they be able to uncover the truth in time? Or will they become two more footnotes in history?

About The Author

Photograph by Lauren Ehrenfeld

Chris Hauty’s debut, Deep State, was a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, and Barry Award nominee. Other novels include the CALIBA Award–nominated Savage Road, and Storm Rising, as well as the acclaimed novella Insurrection Day. He currently lives in Glendale, California.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books (December 2, 2025)
  • Length: 336 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781668084113

Raves and Reviews

“Chill’s beautifully drawn character highlights a terrific, riveting action thriller that leaves us thinking even as we’re turning the pages.”

– Jon Land, USA Today bestselling author of the Caitlin Strong Novels

"Hayley Chill is such a likeable and engaging character...I have read all four in the series and one novella and can recommend them all to those who like exciting political thrillers."

– Deadly Pleasures Magazine

"An action-packed novel that starts strong and never letes up, with some twists you don't see coming. A great Memorial Day read."

– Red Carpet Crash

"The pacing is perfect, the characters' sense of urgency trasnferring to the readers, who will start turning pages with increasing speed."

– Booklist

"Gripping and relentless, STORM RISING is packed with twists, action, and emotional power. Chris Hauty hits it out of the park."

– Meg Gardiner, author of the UNSUB series

"Hayley Chill continues to fight her way through the political thriller landscape as she lays waste to the enemies of the republic in a methodical, brutal, professional fashion, battling a new threat that could tear the fabric of America in two. An excellent thriller perfect for our times!"

– Matthew Betley, bestselling author of the Logan West series and the upcoming THE NEIGHBORHOOD

"Be prepared to stay up all night as Hayley Chill takes you deep into a conspiracy to tear the United States apart. STORM RISING will have you glued to the page as you race to reach the thrilling conclusion. Not to be missed!"

– L.C. Shaw, bestselling author of THE NETWORK

"STORM RISING has all the twists and turns and breakneck pace of Hauty's earlier books, but with a deeper, darker look into the soul of protagonist Haley Chill, and the soul of America, that makes this a timely and terrifying read. I didn't think it was possible, but Chris Hauty has outdone himself - again!"

– Nick Petrie, author of THE RUNAWAY

"Gritty and engaging, STORM RISING is a gripping page-turner. Crisply written, and terrifying in scope, Chris Hauty's new conspirary thriller is a worthy addition to his excellent Hayley Chill series."

– Simon Gervais, former RCMP counterterrorism officer and bestselling author of THE LAST PROTECTOR

"High adrenaline adventure."

– Booklist

"Tom Clancy…for the post-Trump world!"

– Publishers Weekly

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