I am truly excited about our upcoming journey in our RV to Wooster on November 7, 2026, for the 39th Annual Buckeye Book Fair at the Greystone Event Center. As an invited author, my book, “Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew,” along with an exhibit, will […]
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Whistleblowing Fact 1264:
Whistleblower Major Jack J. Wells, whose mysterious death on September 27, 1965, in an Air America aircraft over Vietnam remains classified by the CIA, would have celebrated his 100th birthday today, were it not for the shadowy forces that shaped his tragic fate. His youngest son’s powerful investigative memoir, “Because: A CIA Coverup and a […]
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Father’s Day Message
Father, your remarkable ability to defy fate, your boundless love for truth, justice, “the least of us among us,” and your unwavering faith, has led me to believe, now, more than ever, that, had you not crossed paths with the tragic fate that awaited you on that September 27, 1965 Air America flight, the event […]
One year ago today, my investigative memoir, “Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew,” made its debut at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, KY. The launch was an unforgettable, jubilant celebration that brought together family, friends, and close to a hundred supporters—all gathered to honor the culmination of […]
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“Because” Earns NIEA Award
My investigative memoir, “Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew,” achieved another milestone this past week, garnering its 11th literary accolade. The book was named a finalist in the Military Nonfiction category of the National Indie Excellence Awards, a respected honor within the self-publishing and independent press […]
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Event at Kenton County Library
I thoroughly enjoyed presenting my award-winning investigative memoir, Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew, at the Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Library last night. The library is beautiful and features an excellent space for author events. I am especially grateful to Mary Burkey, the Program […]
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Radio Talk Show about “Because”
Dr. Jeremy Kuzmarov, who holds a Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University and serves as the managing editor of Covert Action Magazine, and investigative journalist Gloria Guillo recently interviewed me about my investigative memoir, “Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew,” on the radio talk show […]
Dr. Jeremy Kuzmarov, who holds a Ph.D. in American history from Brandeis University, author of several books, and serves as the managing editor of Covert Action Magazine, reviewed my award-winning investigative memoir, “Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew,” and wrote an article about it. I was […]
This Memorial Day, I pause to honor and remember all the brave men and women who gave their lives in defense of our Constitution and the freedoms we cherish as Americans. Their sacrifices are etched into the heart of our nation, and their courage is the foundation upon which our country stands. I also reflect […]
Earlier this year, I learned that my investigative memoir, Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew, was shortlisted and ultimately became a finalist for the highly respected Chanticleer International Book Awards in the Military & Front Lines Service to Others Non-Fiction Category. Last night, I received the […]
James B. Wells 