Five Seconds of Duty takes readers into one of the most haunting moments in American history—the assassination of President John F. Kennedy—and the extraordinary courage of Secret Service agent Clint Hill.

In a matter of seconds, Hill made a split-second decision that would define his life forever. Behind those five seconds lies a story of duty, sacrifice, trauma, memory, and the hidden personal cost of protecting a president.

Through the events surrounding November 22, 1963, this book explores what happened in those unforgettable moments—and what remained with the man who lived through them long after the world moved on.

One moment of duty. Five seconds that changed history. A lifetime that could never be the same.

Five Seconds of Duty is a compelling historical nonfiction account for readers fascinated by JFK, the Secret Service, presidential history, and the human stories hidden behind America's most remembered events.