Clifford Beal

Clifford Beal, originally from Providence, Rhode Island, worked for 30 years as an international journalist and consultant covering aerospace, defence and foreign affairs. In 2007 he published his first book, the non-fiction crime history Quelch’s Gold, then made a wide detour into genre fiction including fantasy and horror.

More recently he has authored historical thrillers including the Swords of the White Rose trilogy, set during the twilight of the English Wars of the Roses and garnering high praise from Bernard Cornwell among others. He also writes contemporary mystery and suspense. His latest novel, Little Sins, was published in March 2026.