Arthur Somers Roche (April 27, 1883 – February 17, 1935) was an American author of novels, short stories, and two plays.

[2] Roche initially practiced law, but after 18 months, he switched careers and entered the newspaper business with The New York World.

Two years later, in September 1918, he was commissioned a captain in the Military Intelligence Division of the United States Army.

Roche died February 17, 1935, in Palm Beach, Florida due to a heart ailment and pneumonia.

"[5] His novels were of the mystery thriller genre, often with fast-paced action taking place in unusual situations.