William F. Brown is a renowned fiction author, best known for his thrillers and intense historical fiction stories. Born in Chicago, Brown earned a BA in Russian Area Studies and History from the University of Illinois, followed by a Masters in Urban Planning from the same institution. His professional background is diverse, including service in the army, managing civic organizations, and serving as a Vice President of a Fortune 500 corporation subsidiary. Brown's military experience, where he was a company commander and drug counselor, significantly influences his writing.
In his free time, Brown enjoys various hobbies, including playing golf, painting landscapes in oil or acrylics, and running 5Ks. He and his wife have traveled extensively in Germany, Russia, the Caribbean, England, Ireland, Scotland, Poland, Switzerland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Italy, Mexico, Austria, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Egypt, and Israel. These experiences have provided him with a wealth of knowledge and insights, which he incorporates into his writing.
Brown has written nineteen books, including the Bob Burke action-adventure thriller series, which has seven books. His other works include five other free-standing suspense thrillers in his "Amongst My Enemies" series, three 3-book boxed sets, and a 4-book non-fiction series called "Our Vietnam Wars." This series features interviews with 240 Vietnam Vets and over 400 photos, providing a unique insight into the experiences and memories of those who served in the war. Most of Brown's books are available in e-book, paperback, and hardback from Amazon and IngramSpark, audiobook from Audible and most other sellers, and German, Italian, and Spanish editions.