Born in Chicago, Thomas Reimer graduated from the Northwestern University. He worked for the government. After his retirement, he delved into genealogy, tracing his ancestors back to Germany. His research culminated in three books about their lives. He wrote his autobiography before entering the world of fiction. His first novel, "Death of the King," is based on the real life of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Mr. Reimer's second novel, "Wild Onion," is based on both his extensive research into his German ancestors and his in-depth study of the history of Ireland and Chicago "Wild Onion" shares the story of two immigrant lads, one Irish, the other German, who meet in New York in 1831. They become friends, journey west, survive an Indian attack and settled in Chicago. "Wild Onion" tells of their adjustment to America, the primitive nature of the village of Chicago and challenges to their health and very existence. Mr. Reimer has written a series of sequels to Wild Onion, the most recent being "Mulligan's Brigade" and the beginning of the U. S. Civil War. "With Malice Toward None" tells of the end of the Civil War and assassination of President Lincoln as seen through the eyes of the fictional characters first introduced in "Wild Onion."
