Zach Fortier s a prolific author known for his true crime books, with a strong focus on law enforcement, including his own experiences as a police officer. His works often revolve around real-life events from his lengthy career in law enforcement, and he has gained recognition for his gritty storytelling and deep understanding of the challenges faced by those in the police force. His books cover a range of genres, from memoirs to fiction, and frequently explore themes of crime, justice, and human resilience.

Early Life and Career

Zach Fortier has had a long career in law enforcement, spanning over 30 years. He started his career as a patrol officer and quickly rose through the ranks to take on various specialized roles, including assignments in K-9 units, SWAT teams, gang investigations, domestic violence, sex crimes investigations and later in C.O.Ps units. His extensive experience working on the front lines of policing has provided him with firsthand insight into the complexities and challenges faced by law enforcement officers, which he later incorporated into his writing.

Writing Career

Fortier began his writing career after retiring from law enforcement, using his personal experiences to write books that would offer readers an insider’s look at the realities of police work. His most popular work is “CurbChek”, an autobiographical account of his time in the force. This book dives deep into his time handling intense police situations, especially those that involve drugs, gangs, and violent crimes. It paints a vivid picture of police life while tackling critical social issues and showcasing the human side of law enforcement.

Fortier’s books have earned him numerous independent author book awards, including winning the Winner of the 2015 Book Pipeline contest and a bronze medal in the IPPY book awards contest for the Biography genre. His book “Baroota” won First place in the Next Generation book awards contest in action/adventure genre. Along with numerous other First place awards from Chanticleer book awards and Readers Favorite book awards.

Key Works and Themes

Fortier has authored twelve books. Six which are non fiction and mostly true crime and biography genres.  The additional six are fictional which are an action series and science fiction series.

His books often blend factual events with creative writing, and they are known for their authenticity and depth. Readers appreciate his gritty, no-holds-barred style, which reflects the harsh realities of police work, as well as the emotional toll it can take on the people who live it.