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Michael Matros

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Asheville, N.C.

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Fiction, Mystery, Suspense

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Shirley Jackson, Daphne du Maurier

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Born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina, Michael Matros graduated from Duke University and earned an MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. From the 1970s to 90s he served as a writer for North Carolina state arts agencies, as an editor with the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research, and as head of English at the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics. For many years he directed the Kenyon Review’s summer program for young writers. Matros’s fiction and poetry have appeared in Thema, The Greensboro Review, The Above Ground Review, and other publications. His play “Together Again” was produced by the Duke University Drama Department. He is the author of the 2019 novel Slipstone Rill: A Gothic Mystery. Selections of his ...more

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Michael Matros Well, now that it's fall, I'm thinking about starting Marlon James's new book, though it may be a little dark, even for me. On my e-reader it's one of…moreWell, now that it's fall, I'm thinking about starting Marlon James's new book, though it may be a little dark, even for me. On my e-reader it's one of Somerset Maugham's Ashenden stories, and I'm listening to James Lee Burke's latest. Oh yes, last night I finished another from one of my favorites: the Bill James policiers featuring Harpur and Iles.(less)

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Michael Matros Still trying to figure that out. Mindless scribbling seems to help, when I can find a useful sentence buried in there. Better with a pen than a keyboa…moreStill trying to figure that out. Mindless scribbling seems to help, when I can find a useful sentence buried in there. Better with a pen than a keyboard, so say the researchers, and I agree.(less)

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Slipstone Rill: A Gothic Mystery

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Slow Horses (Slough House #1)

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Michael Matros said: " Not sure how I've missed Mick Herron all these years, but he's wonderful. Darkly humorous MI5 vs. MI6 vs. would-be terrorists. This is the first of a series. The second is also very good so far. ...more "

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