Fred was a famous contemporary American novelist. He was born in New York City in 1928. His original name was William Henry Fred. He loved to read since he was a child. He began to write novels in 1947. In 1950, his first novel, Night Train, was published. From then on, it became one of the important representatives of contemporary American literature. Vodal's novels were based on the complexity and contradictions of the characters 'hearts. The style of his works was concise, deep, and full of philosophy. His masterpiece, Avalanche, was a story about love, humanity, and survival. It was hailed as a classic of modern American fiction. In addition, he wrote a series of novels that reflected social reality, such as The Lost Horizon, Glory, and Metropolis. Fordall's works were widely translated into many languages and had a wide readership around the world. He has won several literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the Amazon Literature Award.