Jonathan Mayo

Jonathan Mayo is a British author and broadcaster who specialises in bringing history to life through detailed, day-by-day accounts of major events. He has worked extensively in radio and television, including producing programmes for the BBC, and his approach to history focuses on immersing readers and listeners in events as they unfolded. His book The Assassination of JFK reconstructs the events surrounding President John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas on 22 November 1963, using eyewitness accounts, official records, and contemporary sources to create a vivid, minute-by-minute narrative. Mayo's meticulous research and compelling storytelling bring fresh immediacy to one of the most analysed events in modern history. Mayo is also known for his work on D-Day and other pivotal historical moments, always using the same immersive, chronological approach that has become his trademark. His audiobooks and books offer listeners and readers a uniquely engaging way to experience history, making complex events feel immediate and personal.