Roshan Pitteea
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Roshan Pitteea
My stories take you to a dark place, where the good guys fight to hold the line that separates the depraved from the innocent.
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About The Author
The world that Roshan Pitteea writes about is one he knows well.
A born-and-bred Northern boy, he is the son of two nurses who moved from Mauritius in the late ‘70s for work. Roshan grew up in Bradford, West Yorkshire: his love of reading, and of story-telling, began at an early age, and he went on to complete an undergraduate degree in European Politics at the University of Leeds.
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Events
Past Events
19th July 2026 11:00 – 15:00 | Glasgow Book Bonanza (The Boardwalk, Glasgow)
Book Bonanza celebrates all things books, from literature to accessories! Roshan will be there, ready to sign your copies of Care & Control and The Voodoo Room.
Children under 12 go free.
Don’t forget, you can pre-order your copies in advance to avoid disappointment on the day.
27th June 2026 14:00 - 15:30 | Crime, Coffee & Cake with Roshan Pitteea (Wibsey Library, Bradford)
Enjoy coffee and a cake while Roshan chats about all things crime fiction.
20th June 2026 10:00 - 16:00 | Murder in the Library (Keighley Library, Keighley)
Join Roshan and a panel of acclaimed authors (Liz Mistry, Catherine Yaffe, Anthony Johnson, C.E. Rose, Lucy Brighton and BD Spargo) for a day long crime extravaganza as part of National Crime Reading Month.
8th June 2026 13:30 - 15:00 | Crime, Coffee & Cake with Roshan Pitteea (Bingley Library, Bingley)
Enjoy coffee and a cake while Roshan chats about all things crime fiction.
5th June 2026 13:30 - 15:00 | Does Crime Ever Pay?' (Harrogate Library, Harrogate)
Join Roshan and fellow authors at another Books & Beverages event, where the panel will discuss ‘Does Crime Ever Pay?’
2nd June 2026 18:00 - 19:30 | Ontano Lounge Book Club (Ontano Lounge, High Street, Northallerton)
Join Roshan and a host of Yorkshire authors at Ontano Lounge’s Book Club for lively discussions on all things literary!
21st March 2026 12:00 – 16:00 | Penistone Arts Festival – St John’s Church, Penistone
Join Roshan and a host of authors for literature, hot drinks and wine! It promises to be a fantastic event!
7th February 2026 11:00 – 15:00 | Leeds Book Bonanza – Archive, Leeds
Book Bonanza celebrates all things books, from literature to accessories! Roshan will be there, ready to sign your copies of Care & Control and The Voodoo Room.
Children under 12 go free.
Don’t forget, you can pre-order your copies in advance to avoid disappointment on the day.
15th December 2025 17:00 – 19:00 | Book Launch: The Voodoo Room by Roshan K. Pitteea - Keighley Library
Join Bradford-born crime writer Roshan K. Pitteea at Keighley Library to celebrate the launch of The Voodoo Room, the gripping sequel to his acclaimed debut Care & Control. Expect a short reading, a candid Q&A about turning frontline experience into fiction, and a chance to get your book signed.
In The Voodoo Room, PC Louis Mortimer—new to the Child Safeguarding Team—is pulled into a chilling case where a “respectable” family hides devastating secrets. Authentic, tense, and unflinching, it’s a must for fans of British police procedurals.
Roshan is a Detective Sergeant and former social worker. He brings that lived professional insight to every page.
6th December 2025 10:00 - 16:30 | PYA Christmas Book Fair - The Ridings Centre, Wakefield
Join Roshan and a host of Yorkshire authors Ridings Centre Wakefield WF1 1DS
30th November 2025 10:00 - 16:00 | Book Fair - Claro Lounge, Ripon
Join Roshan and a host of Yorkshire authors at Claro Lounge, 39 Market Place, Ripon, HG4 1BZ
This will be your chance to bag a signed copy of Roshan’s debut novel ‘Care & Control’ and the newly-released sequel ‘The Voodoo Room’!
'Live at the Libraries - Crime Fiction' w/c 11 Aug 2025
‘Live at the Libraries – Crime Fiction’ are a series of free events and seminars organised by Books & Beverages UK and North Yorkshire Council. Join Roshan and other eminent authors as they discuss all aspects of crime fiction. Book your place now!
'Plotting a Crime' Wednesday 13 August 2025 17:00 @ Harrogate Library
The panel (Roshan, L.K. Pang and Anne Wedgwood, led by Gianetta Murphy) will discuss the ingredients for plotting a fictional crime then, with audience participation, go on to cook one up!
'Who Would You Murder And How Would You Do it?' Thursday 14 August 2025 19:00 @ Knaresborough Library
Join Roshan and author Tom Sibson as they ruminate on how to plan and get away with murder!
'Create a Villain' Friday 15 August 2025 14:00 @ Bilton & Woodfield Library
We all secretly love a bad boy/bad girl! Author Sue Williams leads a panel discussion with Roshan and author Tom Sibson on how to create a fictional villain.
News
10 In 10 Roshan Pitteea
“Roshan Pitteea, crime fiction author, is the latest regional professional in the hot seat as we give him just 10 minutes to answer our 10 burning questions.”
From solving crimes to signing books: Yorkshire detective heads to Glasgow Book Bonanza
“Yorkshire crime author, Roshan Pitteea, will travel to Scotland later this month to meet readers and fellow writers at one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent author events.”
Inside warped mind of man who lured 21-year-old to suicide in sick phone call
“What drives an individual to engage in such insidious manipulation? On this, the Mirror heard from crime fiction writer Roshan Pitteea, who has spent much of his career focused on safeguarding issues and protecting vulnerable individuals.
Mr Pitteea remarked: “From what’s been reported, there appears to have been a deeply disturbing fascination from those tormenting Travis online – almost a cruel curiosity about whether he would actually harm himself. That level of emotional manipulation is profoundly sinister.””
When failure forces you to redefine success
“For most of my life, I believed success looked a certain way. You work hard, you progress, you hit the next milestone and then the next one after that. My journey as a police officer and author completely changed that belief.
In policing, it’s easy to become focused on progression. Rank, responsibility and promotion can become closely tied to your sense of achievement. For me, that was especially true of becoming a detective. When I joined the police in 2017, I didn’t care about rank. I simply wanted to be a detective.”
Keighley Crime Writer, Roshan Pitteea explains…
“Why Crime Fiction?
There’s a question I get asked fairly regularly as both a reader and a writer:
Why crime fiction?
With so many genres out there, why spend so much time in the darker corners of human behaviour?
The honest answer is probably the simplest one.
I love a good story.”
Bradford author Roshan K Pitteea releases gripping second novel 'The Voodoo Room'
“Bradford-based author Roshan K Pitteea has released his highly anticipated second novel, The Voodoo Room — a thrilling and atmospheric follow-up to his critically acclaimed Amazon bestseller, Care & Control.”
From Policing To Powerful Prose
Earlier this year, Roshan was interviewed for his high school’s alumni newsletter. From short stories about Demon Physics Teachers to the eventual publication of his debut novel, Roshan reflects on his journey as an author.
Read the full article below from page 26 onwards.
Local detective-turned-author publishes critically acclaimed debut novel 'Care & Control'
“Bradford native Roshan K Pitteea, a Detective Sergeant with a storied career in both social work and law enforcement, has recently added another title to his impressive résumé—author. His debut novel, Care & Control, has already begun receiving critical acclaim from his fanbase, marking a promising start to what may become a notable literary career.”
Eva's Writing Vault
Author Interview w/ Roshan Pitteea
“If you love crime fiction novels “Care and Control” is a must for your reading list.
Author, Roshan Pitteea uses his knowledge of social work, psychology and crime to develop authentic characters who move against a grim backdrop that will feel familiar to anyone who knows the North of England.
Roshan started writing at a time where policing, social work and UK public sector services in general are facing significant challenges. He hopes that, through his work, he can pay tribute to the dedicated people who work hard to protect our most vulnerable.”
