Raúl Rodríguez Calvoz

Raúl Rodríguez Calvoz is a Latino American author known for his writings on constitutional law, politics, and his novels published under the pen name J.K. Franko. He is recognized for his crime thrillers and political commentary, particularly in Spain.
==Early Life==
Calvoz was born in Texas in 1968. His mother's family emigrated from Cuba in 1959 following the rise of Fidel Castro, and his father is a fourth-generation South Texan with Mexican and Spanish heritage.
==Education==
Calvoz holds degrees in philosophy from the University of the Incarnate Word, a law degree from St. Mary’s Law School, and an MBA from the University of Texas, Austin, all achieved with honors. He completed doctoral studies focusing in Entrepreneurial Education at the University of Texas Austin, and Ph.D. studies in Literature at UT Dallas.
In 2012, Calvoz founded the Texas Education Review, a student run academic Journal at UT Austinwhere he served as Editor-in-Chief from 2012 to 2104. In 2024, he founded the Sine Qua Non, a creative writing journal in Dallas, Texas.
==Career==
Calvoz began his professional career as a partner and trial attorney, practicing law for nearly a decade. He then transitioned into the corporate world, taking on significant roles within Fortune 500 companies.
==Writing Career==
Calvoz publishes fiction and commentary under the pen name J.K. Franko. He publishes poetry and academic works focusing on politics and law under this legal name. Calvoz also writes a Spanish language opinion column (under J.K. Franko) for the Spanish news site, El Confidencial.
As J.K. Franko, he is known for his crime thrillers, which are particularly popular in Spain where his works have been shortlisted for prizes. His notable works include the Talion series (Grupo Planeta), which has received critical acclaim for its intricate plots and engaging storytelling, and Hasta que tu muerte nos sepáre (Penguin Random House).
==Bibliography Fiction==
J.K. Franko has authored the Roy Cruise series, a trilogy that delves into themes of revenge, justice, and moral dilemmas. The series includes:
===Eye for Eye===
Eye for Eye is the first book in the Roy Cruise series. The novel follows respected businessman Roy Cruise, whose perfect life is shattered when his daughter is senselessly killed. Driven by inconsolable grief and a thirst for justice, Roy plans the perfect murder. However, his desire for revenge leads him into a complex web of deceit, revealing that in the game of retribution, only the smartest survive.
===Tooth for Tooth===
Tooth for Tooth is the second book in the series. Roy Cruise believes he has committed the perfect crime, but as his enemies gather and the police close in, he realizes there is always one loose end. In this relentless sequel, Roy must fight not only for his survival but also for everything he holds dear. The hunter becomes the hunted in a thrilling journey of cat and mouse.
===Life for Life===
Life for Life concludes the trilogy. After barely surviving an assassination attempt, Roy Cruise and his wife Susie find themselves under police surveillance. With numerous foes plotting against him, Roy must outwit his adversaries to survive. The third book brings Roy’s journey of revenge to a shocking conclusion, proving that sometimes the best justice is the one we exact ourselves.
===Talion Series (Spanish)===
In Spain, J.K. Franko’s Talion series has been widely recognized. The series includes:
===Ojo por Ojo===
Ojo por Ojo is the Spanish version of Eye for Eye. It follows Roy Cruise as he seeks justice for his daughter's death. His meticulous plan for revenge leads him into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
===Diente por Diente===
Diente por Diente is the Spanish version of Tooth for Tooth. Roy Cruise continues his quest for revenge, but as the stakes rise, he finds himself becoming the hunted.
===Vida por Vida===
Vida por Vida is the Spanish version of Life for Life. The final book in the series, it concludes Roy Cruise’s journey of vengeance and justice.
===New Series - Hasta que tu muerte nos sepáre===
Hasta que tu muerte nos sepáre In this Texas based novel, Johnny Miracle thinks he knows his wife, but he is about to discover that he doesn’t know her at all.
==Bibliography Scholarly==
* Calvoz, R. & Davis, B.W. "The Texas Miracle" 2 *Texas Ed. Rev.* 203 (2014).
* Calvoz, R. Davis, B.W. & Gooden, M.A. "Constitutional Implications of School Punishment for Cyber Bullying" 2014 *Cardozo L. Rev.* de novo 104.
* Calvoz, R., Davis, B.W., & Gooden, M.A. "Cyber Bullying and Free Speech: Striking an Age-Appropriate Balance." *61 Cleveland State Law Review* 357 (2013).
* Calvoz, R., Bell, C.J., Spikes, D., & Lippa A.P. (2013). "Student-to-Student Sexual Harassment." In S.E. Eckes, J.F. Mead, L.R. McNeal, M.S. Torres, Jr., M.A. Gooden (Eds.), *The Principal's Legal Handbook* (5th Ed.). Ohio: Education Law Association.
* Calvoz, R., Davis, B.W., & Gooden, M.A. "On-campus punishment for off-campus behavior? What every principal should know about cyberbullying." *Texas Study of Secondary Education*, Vol.XXII, No. 2 at p. 10 (Spring 2013).
* Calvoz, R. *The End of Law* (Bleak House Publishing 2000).
* Calvoz, R. *4L: a survival guide for first-year lawyers*. Talion Publishing, 2020.
* Calvoz, R. "God is Dead: Killed by Fifty Years of Establishment Clause Jurisprudence," 23 *St. Mary's Law Journal* 1155 (1992).
==Media Appearances==
J.K. Franko has been featured in various notable media outlets, including:
===Magazine Interviews===
JK Franko has been interviewed and featured in major Spanish publications, including:
* Esquire: "JK Franko: Todos llevamos un asesino dentro"
* Vanity Fair: "Así es J.K. Franko: el abogado que dejó todo para escribir"
* HOLA!: "Jeff Bezos compra su nueva mansión en Miami a Raquel Cordón"
* Europa Press: J.K. Franko, autor de 'Ojo por ojo'
* OK Diaro: "‘Hasta que tu muerte nos separe’, el libro que retrata las complejidades morales de la América más profunda"
* La Razon:"J. K. Franko, sobre el poder femenino en la novela negra"
* La Vanguardia: ¿Serías capaz de asesinar por venganza?
* Cronica Directo: J.K. Franko: “La justicia es simplemente la venganza del Estado”
Category:Latin American writers
Category:American people
Category:1968 births
Category:People from Texas