Alan Hlad

Alan Hlad 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.

Alan’s novels continue to reach readers around the world through their humanity, compassion, and resilience.