"Tell the story honestly. Respect the facts. Never lose sight of the people."

Welcome to Billy's Book Club,

This is the official home of Scottish award-winning author Bill Stewart, where history, investigation, and storytelling come together.

Here you'll find the latest book releases, behind-the-scenes insights, articles from the road, and the stories that continue to inspire my writing. 

Membership is completely free—no subscriptions, no hidden fees, just a shared passion for history, remarkable people, and the events that shaped our world.

Whether you're fascinated by maritime disasters, espionage, engineering triumphs, true crime, or historical mysteries, I hope you'll find something here to enjoy.

About Bill Stewart

Bill Stewart is an award-winning Scottish author whose books blend meticulous research with cinematic storytelling, bringing history's defining moments vividly to life.

After spending more than four decades at sea, Bill rose from Boy Seaman to Marine Auditor and Lead Accident Investigator, specialising in marine incidents, accident investigation, safety management, and complex operational systems. Those years taught him that every major event has a story beneath the headlines—and that the smallest detail can often change our understanding of history.

Today, Bill brings that investigative mindset to his writing.

His growing catalogue of more than 165 independently published books spans narrative history, maritime history, espionage, engineering, historical fiction, and true crime. Whether exploring the final hours of the Titanic, the rescue of Apollo 13, the tragedy of Chernobyl, or the age of the great Spanish treasure fleets, every book is driven by the same philosophy:

Tell the story honestly. Respect the facts. Never lose sight of the people.

His bestselling series include Critical Hours, examining the defining moments of history's greatest disasters and rescues, and Galleons of Glory, a sweeping historical adventure set during the age of sail.

Away from the keyboard, Bill continues to travel -extensively throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, often finding inspiration in old ports, forgotten shipyards, historic landscapes, and the remarkable places where history quietly unfolded. Many of his best ideas begin not in an office, but on the road with a notebook, a camera, and a good cup of tea.

Based on Scotland's east coast, Bill remains fascinated by the intersection of history, engineering, leadership, and human resilience. His aim is simple: to uncover the stories that deserve to be remembered and present them in a way that informs, entertains, and inspires.

Thank you for visiting Billy's Book Club.

I hope you'll enjoy the journey as much as I enjoy discovering the next story waiting beyond the horizon.

Bill Stewart