Bill Stewart brings a unique blend of rigorous discipline and relentless curiosity to his writing. A former Marine Auditor with an impressive 42-year career at sea that saw him rise from Boy Seaman to respected Marine Auditor/Marine accident/incident Lead investigator.
Bill possesses a deep-seated skill for identifying systemic flaws and uncovering hidden details – abilities honed through decades of high-stakes assessment and analysis. Now a full-time independent author and publisher, he channels this expertise into the realm of Factual Fiction, indulging his love for the detective work inherent in piecing together complex historical narratives.
Bill Stewart spent over four decades at sea, rising from boy seaman to naval auditor and marine accident investigator. He’s witnessed storms, disasters, and shipwrecks first hand — experiences that forged his meticulous, investigative approach to storytelling.
Today, Bill turns that investigator’s eye to true crime and historical mysteries, uncovering forgotten murders and unsolved cases from history’s shadows. His books blend deep research with human insight, giving voice to stories long buried in dusty archives and cold case files.
Based on the Scottish coast, Bill writes with tea at hand and the sea on his doorstep — still chasing answers to history’s darkest questions.
With twenty five independently published books to his name, Bill Stewart continues to explore compelling stories often missed by the mainstream. Discover more about his work and delve into his extensive catalogue of titles at https://billysbookclub.com.
You can find my books on KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) under the name Bill Stewart and through Draft2Digital, which has distributed my work to book stores worldwide, including Barnes & Noble and many others. Thank you for taking the time to explore my journey. I invite you to dive into my world of storytelling."
About the Author
Bill Stewart brings a unique blend of rigorous discipline and relentless curiosity to his writing. A former Marine Auditor with an impressive 42-year career at sea that saw him rise from Boy Seaman to respected Marine Auditor/Marine accident/incident Lead investigator.
Bill possesses a deep-seated skill for identifying systemic flaws and uncovering hidden details – abilities honed through decades of high-stakes assessment and...
Silent Cries: The Tragedy of Ireland’s Mother and Baby Homes
Behind the stone walls of Ireland’s mother and baby homes, thousands of unwed women were hidden from view — silenced by shame, secrecy, and cruelty. Their children were born in secrecy… and many never left.
“Silent Cry” is a harrowing journey into one of the darkest chapters of Irish...
Was it Peter Tobin OR Bible John? You Tell Me The Truth Behind Scotland’s Most Chilling Mystery For over five decades, the identity of Bible John—the elusive serial killer who terrorized Glasgow in the late 1960s—has remained one of Scotland’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. He vanished without a trace, leaving behind a legacy of fear,...
Under the Waves: The Piper Alpha Tragedy Remembered
On the night of July 6, 1988, the Piper Alpha oil platform was engulfed in flames — and 167 souls were lost to the North Sea.
This isn’t just another retelling of what happened. It’s a first hand account from a man who was there. A man who watched the rig burn from eight miles away. A man who...
Writing with ADHD
I loved this book, as a writer with newly diagnosed ADHD i learned a lot from it. written by a writer who, has ADHD what more could one want.
Just. Brief update for you, while i am busy on other things my writings are still coming along and it wont be too long before you get notified of my next release...
Who Was Bible John? Scotland’s Most Haunting Unsolved Murder Mystery
Glasgow in the late 1960s was a city alive with music and movement. Dance halls like the Barrowland Ballroom pulsed with laughter, clinking glasses, and the hopeful chatter of strangers looking for a partner — perhaps for the night, perhaps for longer. But beneath the bright lights and swirling skirts lurked a shadow that would haunt the city for decades.
Between 1968 and 1969, three young women — Patricia Docker, Jemima...
Had a nice relaxing ten days in the caravan, some fantastic weather to boot! whilst away i was able to complete and publish my latest Sci-fi adventure, its a three book series, available now. Also Romance writer Lily Paige-Turner has another clean romance novella published as well. It is set on the Scottish Island of Lewis, a nice romantic story i have to say. All four books are listed on this site as well as KDP etc.
Whatever you are writing, keep going, and if you want another place...
Well what can i say? my second attempt at sci-fi is on its way folks, its a series of three books varying from 50 pages through to 80 pages, so i guess they are Novellas, but to me and probably you, they are going to be great short reads. just putting the final chapters in now and then its my least fav. task, cover designing. urghh. cant be doing with all the arty farty stuff, but it has to be done as i am riding solo on the publishing as well as the writing.
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