Charles Rozel is a British author and publishing professional known for writing comedy thrillers and historical crime fiction. He specialises in books featuring early law enforcement figures such as Bow Street Runners, and has authored or edited works like Dead Guy: A Comedy Thriller, Richmond: Scenes in the Life of a Bow Street Runner, and Henry Goddard: Memoirs of a Bow Street Runner. He also runs Quaystone Books, offering services in book typesetting, cover design, and publishing.

Rozel is an advocate for using LaTeX in book production and provides free novel templates for aspiring authors. His blog covers topics including typography, font licensing, and self-publishing.

Charles Rozel’s comedy thrillers are unique for blending dark crime elements with lighthearted humour and romantic subplots, set against quirky British backdrops. His novel Dead Guy exemplifies this style by opening with a seemingly supernatural voice from a coffin declaring, “I was murdered,” which kicks off a murder investigation led by Inspector Robert Peel. The tone remains playful despite the grim subject matter, underscored by the tagline: “Murder is not funny but this book is.”

Key distinguishing features include: Eccentric characters: From the womanising yet reluctant detective Peel to glamorous lawyer Sarah Wilde and a dashing Special Forces captain, the characters add comedic and romantic tension. Absurdist situations: The plot weaves in farcical elements like a serial prankster known as “the Scarecrow” and a body discovered on a Guy Fawkes bonfire. Genre fusion: Combines traditional detective mystery with satire, romance, and espionage (e.g., MI5 involvement and undercover soldiers). British coastal setting: The fictional town of Quaystone provides a quaint, insular atmosphere that amplifies the humour and eccentricity.