William C. Dietz

New York Times bestselling author William C. Dietz has published more than fifty novels some of which have been translated into German, French, Russian, Korean and Japanese.  Dietz also wrote the script for the Legion of the Damned game (i-Phone, i-Touch, & i-Pad) based on his book of the same name–and co-wrote SONY’s Resistance: Burning Skies game for the PS Vita.

Dietz  grew up in the Seattle area, spent time with the Navy and Marine Corps as a medic, graduated from the University of Washington, lived in Africa for half a year, and has traveled to six continents.  Dietz has been employed as a surgical technician, college instructor, news writer, television producer and Director of Public Relations and Marketing for an international telephone company.

Dietz is a member of the Writer’s Guild. 

Find Dietz on his website.

Bibliography

  • Before the Fall
    Andromeda’s Fall (#1)
    William C. Dietz
  • Before the Fall
    Andromeda’s Choice (#2)
    William C. Dietz
  • FORTH
    Before the Fall
    Andromeda’s War (#3)
    William C. Dietz
  • Crickets
    Crickets 2
    William C. Dietz
  • Winds of War
    Red Dog
    William C. Dietz
  • Winds of War
    Red Line
    William C. Dietz
  • Standalone
    Ejecta
    William C. Dietz
  • Legion of the Damned Series
    Legion of the Damned (#1)
    William C. Dietz
  • Legion of the Damned Series
    The Final Battle (#2)
    William C. Dietz
  • Legion of the Damned Series
    For More Than Glory (#5)
    William C. Dietz
  • Legion of the Damned Series
    For Those Who Fell (#6)
    William C. Dietz
  • Legion of the Damned Series
    When All Seems Lost (#7)
    William C. Dietz
  • Legion of the Damned Series
    When Duty Calls (#8)
    William C. Dietz
  • Legion of the Damned Series
    A Fighting Chance (#9)
    William C. Dietz
  • Legion of the Damned Series
    From the Ashes (#10)
    William C. Dietz
  • The Empire Series
    At Empire’s Edge (#1)
    William C. Dietz
  • The Empire Series
    Bones of Empire (#2)
    William C. Dietz
  • The Runner Series
    Runner (#1)
    William C. Dietz
  • The Runner Series
    Logos Run (#2)
    William C. Dietz
  • The Sauron Series
    DeathDay (#1)
    William C. Dietz
  • The Sauron Series
    EarthRise (#2)
    William C. Dietz
     

Reviews

Before the Fall

Andromeda’s Fall (#1)
“These are the far-future exploits of what is currently known as the French Foreign Legion … The action rarely lets up.”

Kirkus Reviews

“A good starting point for beginners and a glimpse into the [LEGION OF THE DAMNED] background lore for the fans.”

Elitist Book Reviews

“Military science fiction fans won’t want to miss this one.”

SciFiChick

Andromeda’s Choice (#2)
“Once readers get into Dietz’s story, and characters, they can't get away from the mystery and intrigue they give out.”

SF Site

“A gripping military thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.”

Fresh Fiction

Andromeda’s War (#3)
“William C. Dietz is a master of the science fiction/fantasy world and ANDROMEDA’S WAR will not disappoint.”

Fresh Fiction

Crickets

Winds of War

Standalone

Legion of the Damned Series

Legion of the Damned (#1)
“Exciting and suspenseful. The humanity of the characters mixes well with the action to give this space drama real punch.”

Publishers Weekly

“Dietz’s expertise in matters of mayhem is second to none.”

The Oregonian

“When it comes to military SF, Dietz can run with the best.”

Steve Perry, author of The Forever Drug

"Dietz is a master of hard-core, hard-hitting military sf."

Jack Campbell, New York Times bestselling author of the Lost Fleet series

For More Than Glory (#5)
"Dietz, the author of the Drifter and the Bounty military SF series among others, is known for the complex political and social layout of his future worlds... [and] has created an intricate tapestry of local and star-faring culture with topnotch action sequences."

Publishers Weekly

For Those Who Fell (#6)
"Dietz expertly jumps from one theater of combat to another, one side to another, to show the opponents planning but then improvising as plans go awry. Even if the novel's action sometimes is as manipulative as a WWF Smackdown, it still gives a genuine adrenaline rush."

Publishers Weekly

“This is an excellent story, well written, and excitingly told. If you like military SF, this is definitely a book for you.”

SF Crowsnest

When All Seems Lost (#7)
"A pedal-to-the-metal plot jam-packed with intrigue, deep space adventure and futuristic combat. ... Blending hardcore military fiction with elements of sociological science fiction à la Alan Dean Foster's Commonwealth saga, this adrenaline-fueled Clancyesque adventure is Dietz in top form."

Publishers Weekly

"Starts at hyperspeed and accelerates from there into a fabulous graphic military science fiction opus in which readers will need seat belts. ... WHEN ALL SEEMS LOST [is] a must read for [military science fiction] fans."

SFRevu

A Fighting Chance (#9)
“Superb…an exciting, action-packed tale.”

Midwest Book Review

The Empire Series

The Runner Series

The Sauron Series

Awards & Accolades

Before the Fall

Andromeda’s Fall (#1)

Amazon Editor's Pick: Best Science Fiction & Fantasy

Andromeda’s War (#3)

Amazon Editor's Pick: Best Science Fiction & Fantasy

Crickets

Winds of War

Standalone

Legion of the Damned Series

The Empire Series

The Runner Series

The Sauron Series