About

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