Author · Historian · Storyteller
Stories Inspired by History, Extraordinary Lives and Unforgettable Events
From Red Rum and Billy Butlin to Titanic and the Empress of Ireland, Steven Hale writes books inspired by real people, real history and remarkable moments.
The Collection
Historical fiction, biography and dramatic stories inspired by real events, people and places.
Red Rum won the Grand National three times and became a legend. Decades later, billionaire racehorse owner Khalid Al-Nuri sets out on a daring and controversial plan to bring that legacy back, a journey that runs from the stables of the Middle East to the mud and history of Aintree.
Part one of the life of Sir Billy Butlin, 1905 to 1936. From a hard childhood in South Africa to the travelling fairs of England, Canada and wartime service, this is the story of the restless young showman who went on to open his first holiday camp at Skegness.
Part two of the life of Sir Billy Butlin, 1936 to 1980. From the opening of the first holiday camp at Skegness to an empire that changed the way Britain took its holidays, this is the story of the showman who became the Holiday Camp King.
Thomas Andrews helped build Titanic. David Blair expected to sail as her Second Officer. A friendship forged in the Belfast shipyard is cut short by a decision neither man can undo. When Titanic sails without Blair, one life moves towards history while the other is left ashore.
The story of the RMS Empress of Ireland, the proud Canadian Pacific liner lost in the St Lawrence River in 1914 with more than a thousand souls, a tragedy overshadowed by Titanic yet every bit as haunting.
Coming 2027
The story of three Liverpool pals who sign up together and serve side by side in the First World War, leaving behind the streets and the people they love, and carrying the hope of all coming home.
The greatest stories are not just about events, ships, racecourses or famous names. They are about the people who lived through them. Steven Hale’s books bring those lives back into focus through human, accessible storytelling.
The Author
Steven Hale is a Liverpool-born author whose work is inspired by real history, remarkable people and unforgettable events. With a background in entertainment, television and media, he brings a strong sense of character, atmosphere and storytelling to every project.
From Red Rum and Billy Butlin to Titanic and the Empress of Ireland, his books focus on the people behind the history.
On the Horizon
Two sweeping stories of the sea, currently in progress.
Thomas Andrews helped build Titanic. David Blair expected to sail as her Second Officer. A friendship forged in the Belfast shipyard is cut short by a decision neither man can undo. When Titanic sails without Blair, one life moves towards history while the other is left ashore.
The story of the RMS Empress of Ireland, the proud Canadian Pacific liner lost in the St Lawrence River in 1914 with more than a thousand souls, a tragedy overshadowed by Titanic yet every bit as haunting.