The Kill Circle

Former CIA operatives are turning up dead under suspicious circumstances across the country, each one previously connected to a classified investigation into the Kennedy assassination. When retired analyst Rico Perris dies in what appears to be a car accident in the Colorado mountains, intelligence officials suspect murder. With congressional pressure mounting to release long-sealed JFK files, someone seems determined to silence those who know the agency's darkest secrets. Reluctant ex-assassin turned flight instructor Cordell Logan finds himself drawn into the conspiracy when his former handler pairs him with brilliant CIA agent Layne Sterling to uncover the truth behind the killings.

Ray Porter delivers a masterful performance that elevates this political thriller through his nuanced character work and steady pacing. Porter captures Logan's world-weary complexity while maintaining distinct voices for the ensemble cast, particularly the intelligent and determined Sterling. His measured delivery builds tension effectively during investigation sequences and allows the philosophical elements of Logan's Buddhist-influenced worldview to resonate naturally. Porter's experience with crime fiction serves the material well, as he navigates the intricate conspiracy plot without losing momentum, making the historical connections feel urgent and contemporary through his compelling narration.