William Queen

William Queen is a former special agent who worked undercover for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and gained recognition for infiltrating the notorious Mongols motorcycle gang in the 1990s. His first-hand account of the dangerous undercover operation was documented in his bestselling memoir "Under and Alone" (2005), which details his two-year immersion in the outlaw biker gang. The book reveals how Queen adopted the persona "Billy St. John" and earned full membership in the Mongols while gathering evidence of their criminal activities. Queen also authored "Armed and Dangerous: Memoirs of a Chicago Police Woman" (2003) and "Under and Alone: The True Story of the Undercover Agent Who Infiltrated America's Most Violent Outlaw Motorcycle Gang" (2007). After retiring from his 20-year career in law enforcement, he has worked as a technical advisor for television productions. Beyond his writing career, Queen has served as an expert witness in criminal cases and participated in law enforcement training programs, drawing from his extensive experience in undercover operations and motorcycle gang investigations.

Readers praise Queen's firsthand accounts of infiltrating biker gangs as an ATF agent, particularly in "Under and Alone." Many note his ability to capture the tension and danger of undercover work while explaining complex criminal investigations. Reviews highlight his straightforward writing style and pacing. Common criticisms include repetitive storytelling across his books and a focus on procedural details that some find dry. Several readers note his later works don't match the intensity of "Under and Alone." Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: - Under and Alone: 4.2/5 (8,900+ ratings) - Armed and Dangerous: 3.9/5 (1,100+ ratings) Amazon: - Under and Alone: 4.6/5 (890+ reviews) - Armed and Dangerous: 4.4/5 (200+ reviews) Representative review: "Queen puts you right there in the dangerous world of outlaw bikers. His writing isn't fancy but it's authentic - you feel the constant threat of being discovered." - Goodreads user

Under and Alone (2005) A first-hand account of ATF Special Agent William Queen's two-year undercover mission infiltrating the Mongols motorcycle gang, during which he assumed the identity "Billy St. John" to gather evidence of criminal activities.

Armed and Dangerous: Memoirs of a Chicago Police Woman (2003) Chronicles the experiences of a female Chicago police officer, co-authored by William Queen who helped document her career in law enforcement.

Jay Dobyns ATF agent who infiltrated the Hells Angels and wrote about his experiences in "No Angel: My Harrowing Undercover Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hells Angels." His firsthand account parallels Queen's work with similar themes of dangerous undercover operations in outlaw motorcycle gangs.

Charles Falco Former ATF informant who infiltrated three different motorcycle gangs and documented his experiences in "Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws." His memoir covers similar territory to Queen's work, detailing the inner workings of outlaw motorcycle clubs from an insider perspective.

Donnie Brasco FBI agent Joseph Pistone wrote about his six years undercover with the Bonanno crime family under the alias Donnie Brasco. His experiences in deep undercover work and the psychological toll mirror themes in Queen's writings.

Billy Queen Former DEA agent Michael Levine chronicles his 25-year career working undercover in major drug investigations. His books detail the personal costs and operational challenges of maintaining long-term undercover identities.

George Rowe Former Vagos motorcycle gang member turned government informant wrote "Gods of Mischief" about his time infiltrating the gang. His perspective as an insider turned informant provides similar insights into outlaw motorcycle gang culture as Queen's work.