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Matthew Quirk

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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]

Matthew Quirk
Born1980 (age 43–44)
OccupationWriter, Novelist, Journalist
NationalityAmerican
Alma materHarvard College
Period2012–present
GenreThrillers
Notable worksThe Night Agent
Website
matthewquirk.com

Career

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

Background

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

Works

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Mike Ford Series

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  • The 500 (2012)[2]
  • The Directive (2014)[2]

John Hayes Series

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  • Cold Barrel Zero (2016)[2]
  • Dead Mans Switch (2017)[2]

Peter Sutherland Series

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  • The Night Agent (2019)[2]

Standalone Books

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  • Hour of the Assassin (2020)[2]
  • Red Warning (2022)[2]
  • Inside Threat (2023)[2]

Adaptations

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Awards

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

Bibliography

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  1. Inside Threat: A Novel (2023) ASIN B0BFX1VCDN
  2. Red Warning (2022) ASIN B09FLRYMCP
  3. Hour of the Assassin: A Novel (2020) ASIN B07TS3GFFQ
  4. The Night Agent (2019) ASIN B07B7LB9TN
  5. Dead Man Switch (John Hayes Series Book 2) (2017) ASIN B01HZFB420
  6. Cold Barrel Zero (John Hayes Series Book 1) (2016) ASIN B0112T4YMC
  7. The Directive: A Novel (Mike Ford Book 2) (2014) ASIN B00EXTQRLK
  8. The 500: A Novel (Mike Ford Book 1) (2012) ASIN B005SCRX2S

References

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