Surprise News: NCIS Star Mark Harmon Has Written a Book – You Won’t Believe It!
Renowned American TV personality Mark Harmon, widely recognized for his role in NCIS, has diverted his focus from the golf course to embark on a passion project—his latest book. Titled “Ghosts of Honolulu: A Japanese Spy, a Japanese American Spy Hunter, and the Untold Story of Pearl Harbor,” this marks Harmon’s debut in the realm of historical non-fiction. The actor, also a father of two, poured considerable dedication into this labor of love, bringing it to fruition and now eagerly presenting it to the public.
In this compelling narrative, Harmon delves into the real-life story of Douglas W., a Japanese American born in Hawaii who served as a spy in the US Navy. According to Harmon, Douglas W.’s experiences served as a blueprint for the actual Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The actor contends that these agents are a distinct breed, and he hopes his book will illuminate this lesser-known aspect.
Co-authored with Leon Carol Jr., a former NC Special Agent and long-time technical adviser to the CBS program, “Ghosts of Honolulu” reflects Harmon’s passion for naval espionage history. Harmon, having developed an interest in this area during his tenure as Gibbs on NCIS, acknowledges the pivotal role of Carol Jr., the chief interrogator for the agency, in shaping the project. The actor emphasized the importance of Carol Jr.’s involvement, stating, “I said I wouldn’t touch this without him.”
Mark Harmon, now recognized as an author, shares his appreciation for the freedom to pursue his interests without constraints in his spare time. The novel unfolds a significant narrative involving Takio Yoshika, a Japanese spy gathering intelligence on the United States, and Douglas W., the first Japanese American agent of the Office of Naval Intelligence. The intertwined stories of these two men, set against the backdrop of pre-World War II Hawaii, culminate in the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack.
The book not only explores the historical significance of these events but also delves into the moral dilemmas faced by Japanese American commanders during the war. Harmon and Carol Jr. drew inspiration from On’s influence on the actual NCIS to underscore the criminal mission of the agency.
Despite Harmon’s departure from his role as special agent Gibbs in 2021, the producers have hinted at the potential adaptation of “Ghosts of Honolulu” into a movie, adding another dimension to Harmon’s multifaceted career. To delve into this captivating narrative, one can obtain a copy of the book now available.
