William N. Walker

William N. Walker brings to his Paul Muller novels of political intrigue a lifetime of experience as a diplomat, government official and international businessman. Mr. Walker's series of five novels are set in 1930s Europe. They are gripping accounts that bring history back to life as Paul Muller, the Swiss protagonist, confronts treachery and betrayal on the path to war. The novels have received well over 3,000 favorable reviews. Danzig, Mr. Walker's first novel in the Paul Muller series, was published in 2016 to critical acclaim. It was compared to the best of Alan Furst and continues to win praise for its authenticity and historical accuracy. "A Great read for anyone interested in this time period and the events leading up to World War II. It captures the very essence of British appeasement and diplomatic foot-dragging. I can't wait for more from this author." The four follow-on books continue the drama, combining real history with compelling stories. Mr. Walker was Ambassador and Chief Trade Negotiator for the United States in the Tokyo Round of Multilateral Trade negotiations conducted under the auspices of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade in Geneva. He lived in Geneva for more than two years and brings first-hand diplomatic knowledge to the story. While the GATT was hardly the League of Nations, international organizations now, as then, are unwieldy and susceptible to the kinds of infighting and manipulation that we witness in the book. As a member of the Nixon Administration, Mr. Walker was also a close observer of the political intrigue that destroyed Nixon's presidency. Later, he served as Director of the Presidential Personnel Office for President Ford. After leaving government, he became a partner in a large Wall Street law firm, running a successful international law practice. Later, he established a company, which he continues to operate, devoted to international business that has included transactions in the Europe, the former Soviet Union, Turkey, Central Asia and the Middle East. He describes himself as a recovering attorney. Mr. Walker is a winner of the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Wesleyan University. He is the father of three grown children and lives with his wife in Cape Cod. Currently he has fiver novels published in the bestselling Paul Muller historical fiction/political intrigue series: Danzig, A Spy in Vienna, Target Switzerland, If WAR Should Come and War Ups the Ante.