Matthew Quirk
American journalist and novelist
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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 show by Shawn Ryan.[2][3][4] Prior to being a novelist, he worked as a reporter for The Atlantic, discussing crime and terrorism.[5][6][7] He currently lives in San Diego, California.[8]
Born1980 (age 45–46)
OccupationWriter, Novelist, Journalist
NationalityAmerican
AlmamaterHarvard College
Matthew Quirk | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1980 (age 45–46) |
| Occupation | Writer, Novelist, Journalist |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard College |
| Period | 2012–present |
| Genre | Thrillers |
| Notable works | The Night Agent |
| Website | |
| matthewquirk | |
Career
Matthew worked as a journalist for The Atlantic. He also wrote for The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.[9]
Background
Quirk studied history and literature at Harvard University.[10]
Works
Adaptations
- The Night Agent (2023 TV series), starring Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, and Hong Chau.
Awards
Matthew was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best First Novel by an American Author in 2012 for The 500.[11]
Bibliography
- Inside Threat: A Novel (2023) ASIN B0BFX1VCDN
- Red Warning (2022) ASIN B09FLRYMCP
- Hour of the Assassin: A Novel (2020) ASIN B07TS3GFFQ
- The Night Agent (2019) ASIN B07B7LB9TN
- Dead Man Switch (John Hayes Series Book 2) (2017) ASIN B01HZFB420
- Cold Barrel Zero (John Hayes Series Book 1) (2016) ASIN B0112T4YMC
- The Directive: A Novel (Mike Ford Book 2) (2014) ASIN B00EXTQRLK
- The 500: A Novel (Mike Ford Book 1) (2012) ASIN B005SCRX2S