"An intimate look at a life lived as a lie." -- Kirkus ReviewsThe Wrong Road Home is a story of treachery and deceit inspired by true events. It’s the larger-than-life story of a surgeon who successfully practiced his craft for 20 years—first in Ireland and then the United States—girded with nothing more than a Chicago School System GED and several counterfeit medical diplomas! Impossible, is undoubtedly any reader’s initial reaction—and understandably so—but the tale is based on a Miami Herald Sunday Edition front page exposé that was the talk of South Florida two decades ago. Oprah’s producer pursued the impostor for weeks, as did Bill O’Reilly, then the host of Inside Edition. The Wrong Road Home combines two cautionary tales. The first warns how a Faustian bargain once struck, allows for no turning back. Desmond Donahue's impossible dream of becoming a ‘doctor’ was indeed realized over time, and a ‘doctor’ he remained despite several close calls in the ensuing years. The second cautionary message details the terrible cost in human terms of a life lived alone; of having to forgo marriage and children; of never having a close friend; of having to keep everyone ever met at arm’s length so the day would never arrive where he would inadvertently expose the awful truth about himself. The Wrong Road Home is reminiscent of Frank Abagnale’s often funny sometimes sad autobiography, Catch Me If You Can, and blockbuster movie by the same name starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. "Fine entertainment filled with plenty of food for thought. Indeed, it's a lavish buffet." Phil Jason, Ph.D. -- Florida Weekly "The story of Desmond Donahue (not his real name) is so fascinating that I could hardly put it aside. O'Connor's story is so believable, one tends to overlook the fiction part." Virginia Luger-- Bismark Tribune "If you like the book or the film Catch Me If You Can then this crime story about a lonely man on the run, afraid ever to make friends or allow himself to find love, might be for you." Ryan G. Van Cleave -- Scene Magazine "An impressively well written and inherently fascinating read from beginning to end, "The Wrong Road Home" showcases Ian A. O'Connor as a compelling,talented and exceptionally skillful author. Very highly recommended for community library collections." John Burroughs-- Midwest Book Review "The Wrong Road Home tells the compelling story of Desmond Donahue, an Irish immigrant who spent his life masquerading as a surgeon. Armed with nothing more than a GED and some bogus medical diplomas, Donahue manages to evade discovery despite many close calls, but at tremendous cost to his personal life." Jackie Minniti -- The Island Reporter TheWrong Road Home based on the true story of Dr. Desmond Donahue captures readersfrom the first page. Carol Hoyer -- Reader Views "I highly recommend this book. It was fascinating and entertaining. Because it is based on a true story and a real person it has a depth that some novels lack.Personally, I cannot wait to read Ian A. O'Connor's other books both fiction and non-fiction." Laura Hartman -- Writeknit "Do the ends justify the means? Desmond Donahue would surely say no. His fascinating story is a lesson for us all." Doug Gallogly -- Times of the Islands About the author Always an avid reader, Ian A. O'Connor decided to learn the fine art of fiction writing. He immersed himself in college-level writing courses, then attended workshops and seminars around the country, honing his craft under the tutelage of some of the genre's most successful authors--such as Florida International University's Les Standiford, author of Havana Run; James W. Hall, creator of Forests of the Night, and retired Secret Service officer, Gerald Petievitch who wrote the memorable thriller, To Live and Die in L.A. Then it was time to go to work as a writer. Ian's first novel, The Twilight of the Day, was a military-themed thriller which received high praise in the Military Times for its realism and chilling story line. This was soon followed with the first printing of The Seventh Seal, by Winterwolf Publishing Company. Here, readers were introduced to retired FBI agent Justin Scott. Both books were re-released in May, 2015, and are available in print and Kindle editions. Early in the summer of 2015, the second Justin Scott Thriller, The Barbarossa Covenant, was published in both formats. Ian is a retired Air Force colonel. He has held several senior military leadership positions in the field of national security management, and it's that expertise in neutralizing nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare threats against the United States which provides the backdrop for The Barbarossa Covenant's compelling reality, and electrifying sense of urgency. He also co-authored SCRAPPY: A Memoir of a U.S. Fighter Pilot which was published by McFarland & Company to rave reviews in the military aviation community.  Ian is a member of Mystery Writers of America,