My guest today is Matthew Quirk, the New York Times bestselling author of Inside Threat, Hour of the Assassin, and The Night Agent—Netflix’s runaway hit that’s reached #1 in 77 countries and ranks among the platform’s most-watched English-language series ever. Season 3 premieres next month.
Matthew also joins us to talk about his latest novel, The Method, and what it’s like to see a story grow from the page into a global TV phenomenon.
We dig into:
🕵️♂️ Why believability matters—and making sure your story always makes sense
✍️ The importance of writing what you know
🧠 How to write with momentum without over-plotting
🎬 And how characters evolve when they move from novel to screen
If you’re a fan of spy fiction, intrigue, and smart thrillers, you won’t want to miss this one.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.