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Matt Hilton

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Matt Hilton worked for twenty-two years in private security and the police force in Cumbria. He is a 4th Dan blackbelt and coach in Ju-Jitsu. He lives in Cumbria with his wife and son.

Matt is the author of the best-selling Joe Hunter thriller series, as well as standalone horror thrillers and short stories that have appeared in a number of collections and anthologies. Matt's first novel - Dead Men's Dust - was a Sunday Times best-seller and was shortlisted for the ITW New Novel Award 2009.
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Matt Hilton For Blood Tracks, I wanted to switch gears and write something different (but similar) to my usual Joe Hunter out put. But I also wanted to challenge …moreFor Blood Tracks, I wanted to switch gears and write something different (but similar) to my usual Joe Hunter out put. But I also wanted to challenge some perceptions of me as a writer, so decided to move away from the usual tough guy thrillers I'm best known for and feature a female lead. I wanted Tess Grey to be totally different from Hunter, so gave her a whole heap of personal baggage to carry around that would shape her as a character. next, I am fascinated by the bayou country of Louisiana, and also the gothic terrain of New England, so I had the ready made locations for my novel in mind. I just had to come up with a scenario that could send Tess off to both in one adventure. Hopefully I achieved that.(less)
Matt Hilton Whenever I find myself blocked on one idea, I shift focus to another. Often - if for instance I'm working on one of my thriller novels - I'll switch g…moreWhenever I find myself blocked on one idea, I shift focus to another. Often - if for instance I'm working on one of my thriller novels - I'll switch genres all together and perhaps write a short horror story or humorous crime story. By writing something completely different it allows me to get creative again. When I go back to the original story I've usually subliminally worked out where I'm going next, so can then forge on.(less)
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It has been a while...

It has been a while since last I looked in on my blog. Hefty slap on my wrist self-administered. I thought it was about time that I brought you up to speed on some of my writing that you might have missed in the meantime.

In regards Joe Hunter, Marked For Death, the 12th book in the series is now available in ebook, hardback and paperback editions. 

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Wicked Jenny by Matt Hilton
"Can you ever leave behind your past? This story is told in two timelines. In 1988, Andy, Carl, Brian, Johnny, and Gavin were barely teenagers when a murder and a devastating injury shocked their community. These five have potential in formation about" Read more of this review »
Wicked Jenny by Matt Hilton
"Five school friends spend the summer of 1988 running around the marshy ponds of their hometown, getting up to everything you imagine thirteen-year-old boys getting up to.

Life is uneventful until the unimaginable occurs. For that summer, there's a vio" Read more of this review »
Wicked Jenny by Matt Hilton
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Matt Hilton's Wicked Jenny is a thrilling and chilling novel that captivates readers with its dark and eerie atmosphere. Although the narrative structure, with its back-and-forth timeline, can be initially confusing, perseverance is rewarde" Read more of this review »
Wicked Jenny by Matt Hilton
"I’m sure this will be compared to works by authors like Stephen King, but I can’t agree. Because I actually enjoyed this story! Like most kids back in the 1980s, Andy and his teenage friends loved exploring the woods, running around, and getting into" Read more of this review »
Grey & Villere Thriller Box Set Books 1–5 by Matt Hilton
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The Complete Grey & Villere Thriller Box Set 1–8 by Matt Hilton
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“Conchar is an ancient Gaelic term for those who admire the king of all hunters: the wolf.
To some, the wolf is a magnificent beast, the pinnacle of predatory evolution. To others, the wolf is a thing of nightmare.”
Matt Hilton, Dead Men's Harvest

“He was a living dead man. According to official records he had died, not once, but twice. yet he still breathed”
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“Some may call me a vigilante. I think i've got problems to fix.”
Matt Hilton

“He was a living dead man. According to official records he had died, not once, but twice. yet he still breathed”
Matt Hilton

“Conchar is an ancient Gaelic term for those who admire the king of all hunters: the wolf.
To some, the wolf is a magnificent beast, the pinnacle of predatory evolution. To others, the wolf is a thing of nightmare.”
Matt Hilton, Dead Men's Harvest

“Some may call me a vigilante. I think i've got problems to fix.”
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Matt Carla wrote: "hello Matt,
thanks for adding me as your friend. am honoured!
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Hi Carla, sorry about the slow reply. I don't often scroll to the bottom of my page so missed these comments. The honour's all mine.


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Carla Vermaat hello Matt,
thanks for adding me as your friend. am honoured!
Tregunna by Carla Vermaat


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Matt Zoë wrote: "Hi Matt. Great to catch up with you here. Thanks for Friending me :))"
Hiya, Zoe. Nice to 'meet' you. ;-)


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Zoë Sharp Hi Matt. Great to catch up with you here. Thanks for Friending me :))


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Beth Hi Matt,
Thanks for befriending this mystery author. I hope you'll give my mystery, A REAL BASKET CASE, a read. It was nominated for the 2007 Best First Novel Agatha Award (named for Agatha Christie).
- Beth


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