# Jack Jordan on Deception, Deadlines and Moral Dilemmas

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Podcast: [Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall](https://stenobird.com/podcast/quick-book-reviews-with-philippa-hall-183832)
Published: 2026-05-29T05:06:00+00:00
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In this episode of Quick Book Reviews , Philippa chats to bestselling thriller author Jack Jordan about his brand new novel, Deception — a tense, addictive thriller that asks one terrifying question: How far would you go to save your child? Jack discusses: the inspiration behind Deception writing high-stakes moral dilemmas balancing relentless tension with emotional depth why readers become emotionally involved in his books the pressure of deadlines and perfectionism TV adaptations of his novels working with Elisabeth Moss on the adaptation of Conviction how his books became known for their impossible ethical questions Philippa and Jack also talk about: dream and nightmare writing locations writing while emotionally “living” the scenes airport chaos as the ultimate writing nightmare thriller pacing and giving readers room to breathe the importance of book cover design reader bookshelves and collectible editions why Jack rewrites drafts obsessively before anyone sees them About Deception Emma and Miles are desperate to save their son, who urgently needs life-changing surgery they cannot afford. Their last hope is a mysterious organisation called The Levels — a dangerous competition where contestants commit escalating crimes for escalating rewards. But they are not the only players. As the stakes rise, Deception forces both its characters — and its readers — to confront impossible moral questions: What would you do to save the person you love most? Topics Covered Psychological thrillers Moral dilemma fiction Writing process and perfectionism TV and streaming adaptations Publishing deadlines Crime fiction Book cover branding Working-class journeys into publishing Reader communities Thriller pacing Memorable Moments Jack describing writing deadlines as “life or death” The…

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