AN AMERICAN HERO had been forced to work for the CIA until renegade agents tried to kill him. In SWITCHBACK, the DEADLY DRIVER sequel, while celebrating the Christmas holidays in Park City, his home and his treasured trophy room are burned to the ground, and from there, day after day, everything that was important to him is taken by fire, force, or a bullet. He must rely on old and new friends to get back on track, but can he trust them with his life and survive?
JK's first novels, FOUND IN TIME and THE LOST PULSE, were recognized for their fast pacing, and, in reviewing the latter, THE REAL BOOK SPY, wrote, "A must-read for fans of Brad Taylor and Mark Greaney." International thrillers THE EXPORT and THE EXPORT’S REVENGE came next. “I worked with a great editor, Ryan Steck, on those novels, and I couldn’t be more proud of them." The autobiography of JK's life in motorsports was titled FUELIN' AROUND and became very popular with the racing crowd. Then, tapping into his auto racing knowledge and writing talents, JK produced the Formula One/CIA spy thriller DEADLY DRIVER to great reviews. His love of World War II warbirds and his passion for thrillers drove him to write THE LOST BIRD with the 'Deadly' sequel SWITCHBACK launching in 2024. In addition to writing thrillers, JK gave screenwriting a try, and as 2023 comes to a close, he has three feature film scripts in the hands of Hollywood producers at their request.
He lives in Media, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Lisa, and continues a never-ending pursuit of the next adventure.
SWITCHBACK is a pulse-pounding sequel that raises the stakes from page one and never lets up. J.K. Kelly delivers a masterful blend of motorsport adrenaline and international espionage, creating a thriller that is both fast-paced and smartly plotted. The mix of high-octane action, political intrigue, and personal stakes makes this a standout read for fans of espionage and racing alike. Kelly’s writing is crisp, cinematic, and relentless you’ll be hooked until the very last twist.