William Gordon Stables (21 May 1840 – 10 May 1910) was a Scottish medical doctor in the Royal Navy and a prolific author of adventure fiction, primarily for boys.

William Gordon Stables was born in Aberchirder, in Banffshire (now part of Aberdeenshire) on 21 May 1840.

After studying medicine at the University of Aberdeen, he served as a surgeon in the Royal Navy.

The bulk of his large output is boys' adventure fiction, often with a nautical or historical setting.

He also wrote books on health, fitness and medical subjects, and the keeping of cats and dogs.