Matthew Betley
 | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages)
|
Matthew Betley | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Matthew J Betley New Jersey |
| Occupation | Writer, novelist |
| Language | English |
| Alma mater | Miami University, Oxford, Ohio |
| Period | 2016-Present |
| Subject | action thriller |
Matthew Betley is a former Marine, and an American writer of thriller novels.
Biography
Early life and education
Matthew Betley was born in New Jersey. He is a graduate of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio (1990), a Jesuit college preparatory school,[1] and Miami University in Oxford, Ohio (1994). Matt got his B.A. in psychology as his major and studied political science and sociology as well, as his minors.[2] He also interned for the Public Defender's office in Washington DC, investigating felony murder cases, in his first semester.[3]
Early career
Upon graduation, Matthew tried his wings in the corporate world in Cincinnati. In 1999 he joined the Marine Corps instead of attending law school. He was trained as a ground intelligence and infantry officer, and once commanded a scout sniper platoon. He draws on this experience in his books. He deployed to Africa after 9/11 and then Iraq in 2006. Betley left the Marines in 2009.[4] He is also a recovering alcoholic 8+ years sober and speaks openly about his experiences with addiction.
Writing and media career
Matt reportedly got so bored with a best-seller he was reading that he decided to write a book that could be much better.[5]
Personal life
Admittedly, Matt is a recovering alcoholic.[6] He wants to motivate alcoholics to move onto recovery by showing a good example and being inspirational.
Bibliography
Logan West Series[7]
Logan is a battle hardened veteran who achieved the rank of captain. He was posted in Iraq, where he lost some of his men in an ambush. He is recovering alcoholic, who used alcohol to ease his nightmares.
| Publication year | Storyline order | Title | ISBN | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | Overwatch | ISBN 978-1476799216 | Matthew Betley |
| 2017 | 2 | Oath of Honor | ISBN 978-1476799254 | |
| 2018 | 3 | Field of Valor | ISBN 978-1501161988 | |
| Upcoming 2019[8] | 4 | Rules of War | ISBN 978-1501162022 |
References
- ^ https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/101601135/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Honor Roll - April 3, 1990
- ^ "Matthew Betley". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
- ^ "Matthew Betley at Goodreads". goodreads.com. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
- ^ Panzino, Charlsy (2017-08-08). "2 Iraq veterans, 2 new novels — one-of-a-kind Q&A". Military Times. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
- ^ "Writing Action Thriller 'Brutal'". miamialum.org. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
- ^ "FIELD OF VALOR: Five Questions with Matthew Betley – The Real Book Spy". therealbookspy.com. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
- ^ "Logan West Series". goodreads.com. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ^ "Rules of War: A Thriller (The Logan West Thrillers) Hardcover – July 2, 2019". amazon.com. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
External links
- Official Matthew Betley website
- Interview on “Great Day Washington” on WUSA CBS Channel 9
- Radio interview with Annapolis’ 1430 WNAV’s Bill Lusby
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
- Living people
- American male novelists
- American Marine Corps personnel of the Iraq War
- American thriller writers
- Writers from Cincinnati
- 21st-century American novelists
- Miami University alumni
- 21st-century American male writers
- Novelists from Ohio
- St. Xavier High School (Cincinnati) alumni
- United States Marine Corps officers