James Roman

After regaling readers with his bestselling "Chronicles” series, author James Roman returns with his most personal work: “The Plum Thief.”

As a direct descendant of Pan Am's Director of Operations in Tehran, his access to undisclosed information puts an exciting new spin on a forgotten chapter in 20th century history.

As a writer based in Los Angeles, Mr. Roman contributes regularly to publications that document emerging technology, but readers may also spot him on re-runs of the HBO television series "Six Feet Under," a break he attributes more to luck than to acumen.