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Welcome to my catalog, where I present works that explore television, culture, and storytelling through both insightful analysis and compelling fiction.

	Non-Fiction Darkness in Primetime: How Classic-Era TV Foresaw Modern Society's Descent into Hell (Published August 12, 2025) My latest release offers a deep exploration of television’s transformation toward darker, more complex narratives and cultural themes. You can read more about Darkness in Primetime here [dedicated page link]. Buy Darkness in Primetime at:
	The Electronic Mirror: What Classic TV Tells Us About Who We Were and Who We Are (2018) This thoughtfully curated collection of essays examines how classic television acts as a cultural mirror, revealing societal shifts and enduring motifs with sharp insight and engaging commentary. Buy The Electronic Mirror at:
	Fiction
	The Collaborator (2015) A prescient novel that dramatizes power struggles within the Vatican, highlighting conflicts between tradition and reform amid broader cultural tensions. Review at Gilbert Magazine (American Chesterton Society) Review at A Blog For Dallas Area Catholics. Interview at Catholic radio station KATH in Dallas Buy The Collaborator at:
	The Car (2018) A psychological mystery following a man’s growing obsession with an ordinary car, leading him on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and revelation. Buy The Car at:

Praise and Endorsements

For Darkness in Primetime:

“Darkness in Primetime is a fascinating blast from the past which speaks volumes about the future... Mitchell Hadley exhumes forgotten TV classics, exploring what they said about the times in question. Their lessons aren’t just valuable for today but darn near vital for tomorrow. ... It’s impossible to read Darkness in Primetime without having a profound respect for the writer class. They not only entertain us but force us to consider larger questions, the kind that leave us vulnerable, even scared. ... Maybe this time we’ll listen.”

—Christian Toto, from the foreword to Darkness in Primetime

“Social scientists make a living predicting the future—and getting it wrong. Instead of listening to dire warnings from professors and assorted ‘experts,’ we could have just been watching television. TV historian Mitchell Hadley has chronicled in fascinating fashion all the lessons we should have learned from the shows we may have missed. Hopefully, it's not too late to address them.”

—David Hofstede, author of When Television Brought Us Together

For The Electronic Mirror:

“A compelling read...Mitchell Hadley connects classic television to questions of culture and meaning, revealing insights on both the past and present.”

– Carol M. Ford, Author of Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography

“Engaging and informative...an insightful reflection on our age-old obsession with how television shapes us.”

– Amanda Reyes, co-author of Are You in the House Alone?

For The Collaborator:

“Mitchell Hadley is a man who writes in a fluid, easy to read style. The book tells an engaging story, and doesn’t spoon-feed every detail to the reader. There is room to think and draw one’s own conclusions, which I appreciate.”

– Tantumblogo, reviewer on Amazon

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