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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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THE BOGEYMAN by Matt Hilton
" The Bogeyman (A Cautionary Tale, Novel #3) by Matt Hilton
3.75 rounded up to 4🔮orbs
Pub. Date: Sept. 1, 2026
Joffe Books/Severn House



Orb’s boogeyman….

💡 Orbs Prologue: The looming house has stood for well over a hundred years. The monument, on" Read more of this review »
THE BOGEYMAN by Matt Hilton
"I was really looking forward to this premise, as I always enjoy a creepy house mystery paired with a missing person storyline. While the concept had a lot of potential, the story overall didn't quite build the level of suspense or tension I usually h" Read more of this review »
THE BOGEYMAN by Matt Hilton
"Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers of The Bogeyman for the ARC of the book for my honest opinion.

The Bogeyman is about Sophie who goes to live at Harclay House after her sister goes missing from the exact same place 2 years ago. Things start happ" Read more of this review »
THE BOGEYMAN by Matt Hilton
"Thanks so much to Joffe Books and Netgalley for the ARC 🖤

Overall I really enjoyed this book and it kept me guessing right up until the end. When Sophie's sister goes missing from her dingy apartment, the police assume she has made a clean break for h" Read more of this review »
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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!
Tregunna by Carla Vermaat"


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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