Family
Brian values the relationships and traditions that connect generations.
About the Author
Brian L. Fislar
Author, community historian, business professional, husband, father, grandfather, and storyteller rooted in the history and traditions of Chillicothe, Illinois.
Who Brian Is
A life built around family, community, business, and local history.
Brian L. Fislar is a business professional, author, and community historian with deep roots in central Illinois. Since beginning his career in the chemical industry in 1991, Brian has built a reputation for leadership, relationship-building, customer service, sourcing, supply chain management, and practical problem solving.
Outside of his professional career, Brian has devoted countless hours to researching and preserving the stories of Chillicothe, Illinois, and the surrounding Illinois River Valley.
The strongest legacies are built through family, service, relationships, and preserving the stories that matter.
Family
Family is at the center of Brian's life.
Brian and his wife, Kristen, have built a life centered on family, meaningful relationships, shared experiences, and community. Together, they are proud parents and grandparents, and their family also includes Lucy, Remy, and Daisy.
Music & Travel
Brian and Kristen are huge Dave Matthews Band fans and enjoy traveling to concerts together.
Community
His writing is grounded in the belief that every community has stories worth remembering.
The Chillicothe Collection
Three books. One town. One legacy.
Brian's books combine historical fiction, mystery, local memory, and Grey Ghost traditions to bring Chillicothe's past to life.
The Night the Name Was Spoken
A story rooted in the origins of the Grey Ghosts nickname.
Whispers in a Ghost Town
A historical mystery set in 1952 Chillicothe.
Autumn on the Edge
A Grey Ghosts mystery set during the undefeated 1957 football season.
Follow the stories, history, and books.
Learn more about Brian's books, upcoming events, local history projects, and the stories behind The Chillicothe Collection.