Bill Stewart

Bill Stewart


Welcome to Billy’s Book Club — the official site of Award Winning author Bill Stewart.
Step inside for updates, behind-the-scenes notes, and the true-crime stories that have taken me around the world. There’s no membership fees and no sign-up charges — just books, news, and the real stories behind The World’s Darkest Secrets.

About Bill Stewart

Bill Stewart is an award winning Scottish writer, traveller, and chronicler of true crime whose work explores the darker side of some of the world’s most beautiful places. 

His journeys have taken him from the coral-fringed islands of the Pacific to the bustling backstreets of Tokyo and the sun-bleached shores of the Caribbean. Along the way, he’s uncovered the real stories that lie beneath the postcards — tales of greed, betrayal, and justice delayed.

Bill’s ongoing series, Crimes of the World Series and Underworld crimes of the World Series, brings these investigations to life with an eye for atmosphere and a deep respect for fact. Each book blends meticulous research with vivid storytelling to reveal how paradise and peril often walk hand in hand.

A former Marine Auditor with more than 42 years at sea, Bill rose from Boy Seaman to respected Marine Auditor and Lead Investigator of marine incidents and accidents. Decades of analysing complex systems and uncovering hidden flaws honed his investigative instincts — skills he now channels into his writing.  

Today, as an independent author and publisher, Bill applies his sea-born discipline and detective’s curiosity to uncovering forgotten crimes and cold cases from history’s shadows. His work in factual fiction bridges rigorous research with compelling narrative, giving voice to stories long buried in dusty archives and untold case files.

Based on the Scottish east coast, Bill writes with tea at hand and the sea on his doorstep — still chasing answers to history’s darkest questions.  

With over eighty independently published titles to his name, he continues to explore the stories that others overlook, reminding readers that every paradise has its shadows — and every story deserves to be told.


Books

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The Orion Signal (The Aurora Run Book 1)

From the series: The Aurora Run Series

They almost didn’t see it.

The signal sat just beneath the noise floor—steady, narrow, and so consistent it blended perfectly with the background interference of deep space. No flare. No spike. No obvious anomaly to draw attention.

Just… persistence.

“Run that again,” Mercer said.

The technician hesitated. “It’s nothing. Probably drift from the...

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Echoes in The Void (The Aurora Run Book 2)

From the series: The Aurora Run Series

The Pattern That Shouldn’t Exist

The signal was no longer stable.

That was the first thing Lucas Mercer understood when he woke.

Not from a console.

Not from an alarm.

But from the feeling.

He was already in the corridor before he realised he had left his quarters.

Barefoot.

Still half-dressed.

Moving with a certainty he didn’t fully understand.

The ship...

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The Precursor Map (The Aurora Run Book 3)

From the series: The Aurora Run Series

The Afterimage

The signal was gone.

That was the first thing they agreed on.

No pattern.

No structure.

No presence.

Just space.

Unchanged.

Uncertain.

Real.

Mara held the controls loosely, as if expecting resistance that never came.

The ship responded exactly as it should.

Imperfectly.

Humanly.

She didn’t correct it immediately.

For a moment—

She let it drift.

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Series

The Orion Signal (The Aurora Run Book 1)
Echoes in The Void (The Aurora Run Book 2)
The Precursor Map (The Aurora Run Book 3)
The Silent Array (The Aurora Run Book 4)
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The Aurora Run Series

THE AURORA RUN SAGA

A Complete 9-Book Science Fiction Journey

Some signals are meant to be heard.

Others… change those who follow them.

When a worn-out survey ship picks up a deep-space anomaly that refuses to fade, Captain Hale and his small crew make a decision that will...

Embers of the Divided Crown: Book 1 of the Divided Crown Trilogy
Ashes Beneath the Throne: Book Two of the Divided Crown Trilogy
Balance of the Burning Realm: Book three in the Divided Crown Trilogy
Whispers in Broken Stone: Book 4 of The Shattered Legacy Trilogy (The Divided Crown)
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The Divided Crown Series

The Crown & Realm Saga

For centuries the kingdom endured under the weight of tradition. Power flowed from the crown alone, and the fate of the realm rested upon inheritance rather than wisdom.

But when a quiet crisis of succession threatens the stability of the kingdom,...

The Prague Deception
The Noise Beneath the Silence
The Harmonic Eclipse
Echo Harbour: When the World Learns to Listen
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The Hidden Light Series

The Hidden Light Series

Across an age when humanity learns to listen as deeply as it speaks, The Hidden Light Series follows the long evolution from isolation to shared awareness — from minds divided by fear to a civilisation that sings in harmony with creation itself....

Lily and Charlies Adventures

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Praise

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.

– Mary - Canada

Wow! Having read two of this authors books I have to say his skills gained as an Marine Accident investigator shine through in his stories making you feel like you are there and with a no stone left unturned investigative nuance, his attention to detail is there for all to see.

– Andy, Melbourne Aus.

Canada's Darkest Secrets is a mesmerizing book with a deep sense of mystery. The way Bill Stewart weaves together the non-linear narrative, with alternating perspectives and timelines, is absolutely captivating. The imagery he creates is so vivid and immersive that it almost feels like you can step inside the scene itself.  It's a story that lingers long after the last page.

Stewart's writing is full of lyrical, poetic prose, and he has this incredible ability to build a world that feels both whimsical and eerie at the same time. His use of magical realism is one of the book’s strongest elements, and the way he balances wonder and danger makes the plot unpredictable and full of tension. It’s one of those books that pulls you in slowly, but once you’re hooked, you don’t want to put it down.

– Shynika. Canada

Latest Updates

Evening All,

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...

Blog

Good Moring all,

Well there you have it at last my first real attempt at Sci-Fi, after many months of writing and i have to say getting lost in the story occasionally! You now have available for purchase my 9 book saga, entitled The Aurora Run. If you are a sci-fi reader then enjoy!

I am just so happy at getting that series completed and available. Other than that i guess i can take a bit of time off now as i research some of my favourite niches. It looks like I’ll be heading back over to the...

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Good morning everyone,

First off id like to say a big thank you to all of you who have in one way or another wished me a happy birthday, yes today i turned 73 yrs young. So thank you to everyone for the wishes.

On the writing front, just got back from a very good productive two weeks on the Hebridean Isle of Colonsay, i was able to almost daily rattle on with my latest saga The Aurora Run. Yes it is my first serious attempt at Sci-Fi and as usual from me it will Be a 9 book saga. Book 1-6...

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