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Historical Fiction, Fiction, World War II

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Alan Hlad was the internationally bestselling author of historical fiction novels inspired by real people and events of World War I and World War II, including the USA Today and the IndieBound bestseller The Long Flight Home, Churchill’s Secret Messenger, A Light Beyond the Trenches, The Book Spy, Fleeing France and A Secret in Tuscany.

Alan deeply valued connecting with readers and sharing the stories and historical inspiration behind his work. A member of the Historical Novel Society, Literary Cleveland, Novelitics, and the Akron Writers’ Group, Alan was a frequent speaker at conferences, literary events, and book club gatherings.

An upcoming novel by Alan Hlad is scheduled for publication February, 2027.

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What or who inspired you to become an author? Do you have a favorite book that you have written? Thank you very much, Kellie O'Connor, Ohio

Alan Hlad Hello, Kellie! Thank you for your questions. My mother inspired my writing career. Throughout my childhood, she gifted me loads books and encouraged m…moreHello, Kellie! Thank you for your questions. My mother inspired my writing career. Throughout my childhood, she gifted me loads books and encouraged me to read and write. I feel fortunate to have a parent who fostered my passion for storytelling. As for a favorite book, it is difficult to pick one. However, I'm thrilled for the release of my upcoming novel, THE BOOK SPY, that will be released January 2022. The story is inspired by real-life librarian spies of the OSS, the World War II predecessor to the CIA. It was a ton of fun to research and write the story, and I'm excited for you to read it. Many thanks! (less)

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I have read and thoroughly enjoyed all your books... reading them sends me on trips I've never known. Having been born and brought up in Cleveland, OH, it is wonderful to follow your enjoy your books. What is your favorite location? Keep up the good work! Bonnie Householder

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Thank you so much! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the books. There is nothing better than having a story transport you to another…moreDear Bonnie,
Thank you so much! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the books. There is nothing better than having a story transport you to another time and place. As for a favorite location, I have many of them. In the US, I love Ohio, especially the Cuyahoga National Park, and Portland, Maine. In Europe, some of my favorite cities include Lisbon, Paris, Valencia, Florence, and a beautiful town in Scotland called Oban. I'll do my best to keep the books coming. Many thanks for taking the time to write!(less)

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Average rating: 4.28 · 32,727 ratings · 3,980 reviews · 10 distinct works • Similar authors

	Churchill's Secret Messenger 4.40 avg rating — 11,753 ratings — published 2021 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Long Flight Home 4.20 avg rating — 10,243 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Book Spy 4.16 avg rating — 6,810 ratings — published 2023 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Light Beyond the Trenches 4.31 avg rating — 2,141 ratings — published 2022 — 18 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Secret in Tuscany 4.50 avg rating — 856 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fleeing France 4.25 avg rating — 847 ratings — published 2024 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Light Beyond the Trenches: Sneak Peek 4.31 avg rating — 39 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Book Spy: Sneak Peek 3.79 avg rating — 38 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Light Beyond the Trenches: An Unforgettable Novel of World War 1 by Alan Hlad (Goodreads Author), Peter Noble (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Jeweled Book 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Dear Readers,

Do you enjoy historical spy thrillers based on true events? I do! And I can’t wait for you to read my new novel, The Book Spy

The book is inspired by true stories of the heroic librarian spies of WWII and spanning from the New York Public Library to Portugal’s city of espionage. Imagine this: An American librarian. A Portuguese bookseller. A mission to change the tide of the World War Read more of this blog post »

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Alan Hlad answered Bonnie's question: I have read and thoroughly enjoyed all your books... reading them sends me on trips I've never known. Having been born and brought up in Cleveland, OH, it is wonderful to follow your enjoy your books. What is your favorite location? Keep up the good work! Bonnie Householder Dear Bonnie, Thank you so much! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the books. There is nothing better than having a story transport you to another time and place. As for a favorite location, I have many of them. In the US, I love Ohio, especially See Full Answer
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“It wasn't a miracle. You believed. And made it happen.”
― Alan Hlad, The Long Flight Home

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“Be an egg, Susan thought. One could be soft with fear inside, but hard as slate outside.”
― Alan Hlad, The Long Flight Home

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“Get off your bahookies!”
― Alan Hlad, The Long Flight Home

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