The F Series

Fraud is a raw, unfiltered memoir by Tom Gitchel Jr. that takes listeners deep inside the chaos of addiction, self-deception, and recovery. Chance James had a nursing license, a job, and a family who believed in him. But behind the mask, he was unraveling—addicted, ashamed, and living a lie he could no longer maintain. In a desperate attempt to escape, he faked his own abduction—and that is where the real story begins. This powerful true account follows his journey through rock bottom, detox, rehab, and the painful but redemptive process of learning to live again.

In this gripping sequel to Fraud: In the Mind of an Addict, Tom Gitchel Jr. returns with an unflinching account of what came next—the court dates, the booking, the bunk beds, and the breakdowns. F-4 chronicles the brutal honesty of what it means to hit rock bottom in the most public way: facing a felony charge, withdrawing behind bars, and wrestling with shame while wearing a county-issued jumpsuit. Told through the eyes of Chance James, F-4 is not just a story about doing time—it's about what time does to a man.

In the middle of 1999, Chance James quietly decides he no longer wants to live. On the outside, he appears to have everything together—a wife, children, a steady job, and a future. But beneath the surface, he is drowning in secrets he has spent his entire life hiding. As the pressure of living a double life grows unbearable, Chance spirals deeper into depression, isolation, and emotional exhaustion until he begins planning his suicide in complete silence.