About Bret

When Bret Kissinger was nine years old, he sat in a crowded movie theater watching Titanic. He remembers the squeak of the seats, the smell of buttered popcorn, and the audience laughing, cheering, and crying together. When the lights came up, he knew he wanted to become a writer.

Today, Bret writes historical fiction that places ordinary people inside extraordinary moments in history. From Prohibition-era Chicago and World War II to the events of September 11, his novels blend meticulous research with cinematic storytelling to create stories that linger long after the final page.

When he isn't writing, you'll usually find him reading, working out, learning German, or searching for the next remarkable piece of history that deserves to be remembered.