Jack Kelley was born the last of 12 children and the first to graduate college. Jack grew up in poverty but had a family rooted in faith and love. In the 7th grade, they placed him into an advanced reading class. Jack was as shocked as his classmates. Only then did it occur to him that he might be smart. Besides sports, he enjoyed reading action-adventure novels with a dose of romance during his teenage years. Naturally, he incorporates those elements in his fiction writings.In a time when our country is deeply divided-we need heroes not governed by selfish ambition but by love of country.

His latest novel, Foster's Revenge, features those types of heroes. It's an action-packed thriller that takes you on a wild ride with special forces operatives who are at the forefront of defending the American way of life from all adversaries, foreign and domestic, offering a timely message based on the unifying principles that make America great.He has an M.S. degree from Murray State University. His faith and the support of friends have helped him through difficult times. Raised in Missouri and Illinois, he now resides in the rolling hills of Western Kentucky, where he enjoys fishing, hiking, working out, and spending time with his family.