Stuart Douglas, born in October 1969, hails from Edinburgh and is a prominent figure in speculative fiction publishing. He is the founder of Obverse Books, an independent press specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and weird fiction. Douglas also serves as the range editor for the Black Archive and Silver Archive series, which offer in-depth analyses of genre television. His writing career includes numerous Sherlock Holmes stories, encompassing four novels published by Titan Publishing Group, which expand upon Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective. Additionally, in 2024, Titan began publishing his cozy mystery series, the Lowe and Le Breton Mysteries. Douglas was also the features editor for the British Fantasy Society Journal between 2012 and 2017. In 2022, he established Obverse Music with Scott Liddell.

Douglas has made significant contributions to the Sherlock Holmes canon through his pastiche novels and short stories, faithfully expanding the universe created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. His four Sherlock Holmes novels, published by Titan Books, are 'The Albino's Treasure' (2015), 'The Counterfeit Detective' (2016), 'The Improbable Prisoner' (2018), and 'The Crusader's Curse' (2020). He has also penned novellas such as 'Death of a Mudlark' and contributed to various anthologies. Beyond his work with Holmes, Douglas has launched a new cozy mystery series, the Lowe and Le Breton Mysteries, with the first installment, 'Death at the Dress Rehearsal,' released in 2024.

As the founder of Obverse Books, Douglas has cultivated a reputation for publishing high-quality speculative fiction. The press is particularly recognized for its engagement with science fiction, fantasy, and the weirder corners of fiction. Douglas's editorial work extends to the Black Archive and Silver Archive series, where he acts as range editor, overseeing monographs dedicated to genre television. His editing credits include a diverse range of titles, such as 'Iris Wildthyme and the Celestial Omnibus,' 'The Panda Book of Horror,' and 'Fifteen,' showcasing his broad interest across different literary and genre landscapes.