Matthew Quirk Explained

Matthew Quirk
Alma Mater:Harvard College
Occupation:Writer, Novelist, Journalist
Nationality:American
Period:2012-Present
Genre:Thrillers
Notableworks:The Night Agent

Matthew Quirk is a New York Times Bestselling[1] American novelist and journalist who is best known for his book The Night Agent, a political conspiracy thriller, which was adapted into a Netflix TV show by Shawn Ryan.[2] [3] [4] Prior to becoming a novelist, he worked as a reporter for The Atlantic, reporting on crime and terrorism.[5] [6] [7] He currently lives in San Diego, California.[8] He likes surfing at Sunset Cliffs and hiking Lagunas.

Career

Matthew worked as a journalist for The Atlantic. He also wrote for The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.[9]

Background

Matthew studied History and Literature at Harvard University.[10]

Works

Mike Ford Series

John Hayes Series

Peter Sutherland Series

Standalone Books

Adaptations

Awards

Matthew was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best First Novel by an American Author in 2012 for The 500.[11]

Bibliography

  1. Inside Threat: A Novel (2023)
  2. Red Warning (2022)
  3. Hour of the Assassin: A Novel (2020)
  4. The Night Agent (2019)
  5. Dead Man Switch (John Hayes Series Book 2) (2017)
  6. Cold Barrel Zero (John Hayes Series Book 1) (2016)
  7. The Directive: A Novel (Mike Ford Book 2) (2014)
  8. The 500: A Novel (Mike Ford Book 1) (2012)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zorrilla . Mónica Marie . 2021-07-21 . ‘The Night Agent’ Series Set at Netflix From Executive Producer Shawn Ryan . 2023-03-27 . Variety . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2023-03-24 . How many Night Agent books by Matthew Quirk are there? . 2023-03-27 . Netflix Life . en-US.
  3. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 2022-02-01 . ‘The Night Agent’: Hong Chau, DB Woodside, Sarah Desjardins & Enrique Murciano Among 7 Cast In Netflix Series . 2023-03-27 . Deadline . en-US.
  4. News: Hale . Mike . 2023-03-24 . In the Long, Paranoid Shadow of ‘24’ . en-US . The New York Times . 2023-03-27 . 0362-4331.
  5. Web site: Union-Tribune . John Wilkens San Diego . 2020-04-02 . San Diego authors, bookshops like Warwick's in La Jolla adapt with virtual book tours amid coronavirus crisis . 2023-03-27 . La Jolla Light . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2019-02-04 . San Diego Author Matthew Quirk Discusses New Political Thriller . 2023-03-27 . KPBS Public Media . en.
  7. Web site: Quirk . Matthew . Matthew Quirk . 2023-03-27 . The Atlantic . en-US.
  8. Web site: Davidson . Denise . 2019-01-13 . For San Diego author Matthew Quirk, current events help in plotting the perfect thriller . 2023-03-27 . San Diego Union-Tribune . en-US.
  9. Web site: Magazine . Books Martin Cid . 2023-03-22 . Matthew Quirk - Martin Cid Magazine . 2023-03-27 . en-US.
  10. Web site: CombsWriter . Seth . 2020-04-19 . Matthew Quirk thrills readers in 'Hour of the Assassin' . 2023-03-27 . San Diego Union-Tribune . en-US.
  11. Web site: Category List – Best First Novel Edgar® Awards Info & Database . 2023-03-27 . edgarawards.com.

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