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William L. Bach

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in The United States

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https://www.wlbachauthor.com/

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William Bach @WLBachAuthor

Genre

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 · 968 ratings · 76 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Black Dog Escape (WL Bach Military Suspense Thrillers, #1) 4.52 avg rating — 514 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 4.61 avg rating — 350 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 4.72 avg rating — 101 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 — 4 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

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WL Bach Military Suspense Thrillers (3 books)
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William Bach made a comment on Lisa Messinger’s review of Betrayal's Cost ( WL Bach Military Suspense Thrillers) " Thank you Lisa "
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William Bach liked Lisa Messinger's review of Betrayal's Cost ( WL Bach Military Suspense Thrillers): "Wonderful addition to Bach's growing body of work. I was fortunate to be given an early copy of this book and found it riveting, as I have all his previous novels. Navy Seal Chris Butcher is asked to join an FBI manhunt to track down his former Seal " Read more of this review »
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William Bach made a comment on John’s review of Betrayal's Cost ( WL Bach Military Suspense Thrillers) " John, thank you for taking the time to read and review my book. Can't begin to let you know how much I appreciate it. ...more "
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William Bach liked John's review of Betrayal's Cost ( WL Bach Military Suspense Thrillers): "I received an ARC and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review. This is a story about two individuals that became Navy SEALS together and the impact that the war in Iraq and Afghanistan had on their life. The two are Chris,who because of his service " Read more of this review »
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William Bach liked Erin Henley's review of Betrayal's Cost ( WL Bach Military Suspense Thrillers): "WL Bach proves again with “Betrayal’s Cost” that he is a master of the military thriller. Furthermore, he continues to showcase the knack he has for creating dynamic, complex characters that stick with you long after you finish the book (as Gonzo is " Read more of this review »
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William Bach made a comment on Darren Bourn’s review of Betrayal's Cost ( WL Bach Military Suspense Thrillers) " Thank you Darren for your review. "
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William Bach and 1 other person liked Darren Bourn's review of Betrayal's Cost ( WL Bach Military Suspense Thrillers): "I was recently provided the opportunity to read an author (that was new to me) and he was generous enough to provide me with an Advance Review Copy of Betrayal's Cost. Apparently, this book is currently available on Audible, with the ebook and physic" Read more of this review »
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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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