William Brinkley Books in Order

William Clark "Bill" Brinkley is a renowned American writer and journalist. He is best known for his 1988 novel, The Last Ship, and his 1956 novel, Don't Go Near the Water, adapted to film by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1957. Born in Custer City, Oklahoma on September 10, 1917, Brinkley graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1940, later serving as an officer in the United States Navy during World War II, primarily in public relations duties. After the war, Brinkley began his writing career, working for The Daily Oklahoman, The Washington Post, and Life magazine. He also wrote the non-fiction book The Deliverance of Sister Cecelia in 1954, a biography of a Slovakian nun. Brinkley's first novel, Quicksand, was published in 1948, and his notable works continue to captivate readers with their engaging stories and historical insights.