Matthew Quirk is an accomplished author and journalist who has crafted compelling and thought-provoking stories for decades. Quirk, a Harvard grad, has written extensively for publications like The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. All of his works explore themes of power, politics, and morality, and his fiction novels have been universally praised for their creativity and edge.
Quirk’s debut novel, The 500, was an instant success and was quickly made into a major motion picture directed by Brian De Palma. The 500 follows the story of a disgraced congressman and four unlikely allies as they join forces to uncover a government conspiracy and ultimately save the country. Quirk’s knack for suspense and action-packed storytelling drew the attention of Hollywood and his next novel, The Directive, was optioned to be adapted into a television series.
Beyond fiction novels, Quirk has written a variety of non-fiction articles and books. His most recent work, The Rightful Price, is a deep-dive into the world of corporate America and the slippery slope between working for the man and standing for a cause. Quirk examines the moral dilemmas CEOs face, the challenges of taking on a giant corporation, and the efforts of those who win their struggles.
Quirk’s writing is always thought-provoking and entertaining, and his unique writing style has earned him numerous awards, including the International Thriller Writers Association 2019 Thriller Award for Best First Novel. Quirk’s work is a must-read for fans of thrilling literature and thought-provoking non-fiction. His books and articles will leave you questioning the morality of power and struggling to make sense of the ever-changing world.