Bill Rogers

Bill Rogers is a well-known English author who specializes in writing crime thriller novels. He is best recognized for his DCI Tom Caton series, which is set in Manchester, his hometown. Rogers' unique perspective and familiarity with the city allow him to create authentic and engaging stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Prior to becoming an author, Rogers had a successful career in education. He served as the Principal Inspector of Schools for the City of Manchester, Head of the Manchester School Improvement Service, a Fellow and judge of the Teaching Awards, and a AAA Javelin Coach. In addition to his work in education, Rogers also worked as a programme consultant and panelist on the ITV television show "Which Way" for four years.

Rogers began his writing career in 2009 with the release of his debut novel, "The Cleansing." Since then, he has written a total of eleven crime thriller novels, as well as a young adult crossover book, a short stories anthology, and a novella. His first book was nominated for a Long Barn Debut Book Award and won the Publishing Consortium Writers prize. The fourth book in his career reached the semi-final of the Amazon Breakthrough Book Award in 2009. All of Rogers' novels are part of the DCI Tom Caton series, which features Caton and his team solving criminal cases and dealing with criminals in Manchester. The series combines elements of crime thrillers and police procedurals, making it a popular choice among readers of both genres. Today, Rogers continues to reside in Greater Manchester.
DCI Tom Caton Books
# Title Year
1 The Cleansing 2009
2 The Head Case 2009
3 The Tigers's Cave 2010
4 A Fatal Intervention 2010
5 Bluebell Hollow 2010
6 A Trace of Blood 2011
7 The Frozen Contract 2012
8 Backwash 2013
9 A Venetian Moon 2013
10 Angel Meadow 2014
11 The Girl and the Shadowman 2019
12 The Opportunist 2021
13 The End Game 2023
DCI Tom Caton Collections
# Title Year
1 Breakfast at Katsouris 2011
The National Crime Agency Books
# Title Year
1 The Pick, The Spade and The Crow 2016
2 The Falcon Tattoo 2016
3 The Tangled Lock 2017
4 The Blow Out 2018
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Cave 2011
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Caton's Manchester 2014