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William L. Bach

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Thriller, Suspense, Fiction

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June 2023

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W.L. Bach is an award-winning author and retired U.S. Navy SEAL Captain whose 35 years of military service provide the foundation for his gripping military thrillers.**

During his Navy career, Bach deployed to Desert Storm, Afghanistan, Iraq, and numerous operations throughout Asia and the Middle East. His firsthand experience with Special Operations, military life, and the challenges faced by those who serve brings authenticity and emotional depth to his stories.

Bach holds a B.S. in English from the U.S. Naval Academy and an M.A. in Education from Pacific Lutheran University. After retiring from the military, he taught high school NJROTC before turning to writing full-time.

His novels combine military action, suspense, mystery, and deeply hu ...more

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Average rating: 4.57 · 712 ratings · 64 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Black Dog Escape (WL Bach Military Suspense Thrillers, #1) 4.52 avg rating — 463 ratings — 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 Suicide Detective 4.64 avg rating — 179 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
	Warrior's Veil 4.76 avg rating — 70 ratings — 6 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
	Betrayal's Cost it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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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WL Bach Military Suspense Thrillers (3 books)
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William Bach made a comment in the group Advanced Copies for Review & Book Giveaways — Military Thriller Suspense - Navy SEAL topic " 📖 ARC READERS WANTED — BETRAYAL’S COST I’m looking for readers interested in getting an Advance Review Copy of my newest military thriller, Betrayal’s ...more "
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William Bach made a comment on John’s review of The Warrior's Veil " Thanks John for reading my book. Appreciate the review. "
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William Bach liked John's review of The Warrior's Veil: "I received an ARC and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review. This story begins with what happened to Jake while he was in Iraq. The story then picks up where Jake is now homeless and is attacked by a couple of thugs. Hannah, one of the officers on" Read more of this review »
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William Bach liked Cat Edscorn's review of Black Dog Escape (WL Bach Military Suspense Thrillers, #1): "A soul at war Thank you. I am unfamiliar with the Northwest and ignorant of the East. I've been a civil rights activist so urban warfare was my territory. There is anger and fear and strength and horror and courage and happiness and death and redempti" Read more of this review »
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William Bach liked KURT Kruger's review of Black Dog Escape (WL Bach Military Suspense Thrillers, #1): "Great book. I liked the main character. A retired Seal haunted by our senseless wars. By the deaths in war and the suicide of Veterans haunted story. Learned about the Northwest where it took place. Good supporting characters. " Read more of this review »
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William Bach made a comment on Aida Flick’s review of The Warrior's Veil " Thank you so much Aida for such a touching review! "
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