Crimes of the World Series

Bill Stewart is a Scottish writer, traveller, and chronicler of true crime whose work explores the darker side of some of the world’s most beautiful places.
Over the years, 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’ brings these investigations to life with an eye for atmosphere and a respect for fact. Each book blends careful research with vivid storytelling to reveal how paradise and peril often walk hand in hand.

When he’s not writing, Bill continues to travel, research, and connect with readers who share his fascination with true stories and far-flung places.

“Every paradise has its shadows — and every story deserves to be told.”

Australia’s Darkest Secrets: Three Chilling True Crime Mysteries That Still Haunt Investigators

From the series: Crimes of the World Series

Australia’s Darkest Secrets
Three Chilling True Crime Mysteries That Still Haunt Investigators

Beneath the sunlit beaches and easy charm of Australia lies a darker truth—crimes that shocked the nation and remain unsolved to this day.

In this gripping true crime collection, former Navy Auditor and Marine Accident Lead Investigator Bill Stewart takes...

New Zealand’s Darkest Secrets: True crime mysteries that still haunt investigators

From the series: Crimes of the World Series

New Zealand’s Darkest Secrets
Three True Crime Mysteries That Still Haunt Investigators

Behind the beauty of New Zealand’s coastlines and the calm of its cities lie stories of lives cut short, questions left unanswered, and families who still search for truth.

In this chilling true crime collection, former Navy Captain and Investigator Bill...

Japans Darkest secrets:

Three mystery cases that still baffle investigators
From the series: Crimes of the World Series

In the popular imagination, Japan often conjures images of tranquil temples, neon-lit cityscapes, and an orderly society rooted in centuries-old tradition. The country is celebrated for its safety, civility, and famously low crime rates. It is a nation where lost wallets are returned to police stations and bicycles remain unlocked on quiet...

Caribbean Shadows:

Three Cases That Turned Paradise into Purgatory
From the series: Crimes of the World Series

Three Cases That Turned Paradise into Purgatory
Beneath the postcard perfection of the Pacific lies a darker truth. Pacific Secrets uncovers three extraordinary real-life crimes that shattered the illusion of paradise across some of the world’s most remote islands.

From the haunting murder of a cruising couple on the lonely Palmyra Atoll, to the...

Canadas Darkest Crimes: Three Cases That Have Never Been Closed,

From the series: Crimes of the World Series

Canada is a country known for its vastness—a land of endless forests, frozen tundras, and bustling cities nestled against the wild. It is a place where nature’s beauty and brutality coexist, where communities are knitted together by harsh winters and shared histories, and where, occasionally, that shared history is pierced by events so...