About J.K.

JK's writing career began in motorsports, first as a freelance journalist covering racing events for magazines and newspapers, then as PR Director for a NASCAR team, and eventually through a 35-year career helping build VP Racing Fuels into one of the most recognized brands in motorsports. Along the way, he traveled the world, met remarkable people, and collected more stories than he could ever tell.

When ownership changed at VP,  Kelly took an early retirement—and quickly discovered it wasn't for him. Bored out of his mind by the end of his first day, he returned to what he had always enjoyed most: writing. He began with novels and soon expanded into screenplays. Today, his work spans crime thrillers, military adventures, dramas, faith-based stories, espionage, and science fiction. Whether set on the streets of Philadelphia, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, aboard a hijacked B-17 bomber, or on a journey through time itself, Kelly's stories are ultimately about people facing extraordinary circumstances and one last chance to protect the people or things that matter most.

A few book reviews? 

FOUND IN TIME

“A deftly crafted and impressively original military science fiction action/adventure novel. Unreservedly recommended!” 

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

THE LOST PULSE

“The Lost Pulse is a must-read for fans of Brad Taylor and Mark Greaney"  

RYAN STECK, THE REAL BOOK SPY 

“Fans of Douglas E. Richards’s blockbuster time travel novel Split Second will love The Lost Pulse.” 

BEST THRILLERS.COM

DEADLY DRIVER

“It was gritty, brutal, propulsive and had an American James Bond feel to it. I loved it!” 

C.E. ALBANESE, U.S. SECRET SERVICE, RETIRED

“More twists and turns than Monaco!” 

AUTOSPORT MAGAZINE

THE LOST BIRD

  “A great read!” 

CHRIS POLHEMUS, WRIGHT BROTHERS MASTER PILOT AWARD RECIPIENT, WARBIRD PILOT