TCP Ep 41: Matt Scott is Back!
In this episode of That's Criminal with John Stamp, I welcome thriller author Matt Scott back to the show to discuss his latest book, The Ayatollah Takedown, the thrilling conclusion to his Surviving the Lion's Den trilogy. Join us as we delve into the plot and characters of Matt's latest novel, talk about the craft of writing, and how Matt developed his characters and plot twists throughout the series. As the trilogy deals with international intrigue and geopolitics, we also explore some of the real-world issues that inspired the story and how Matt researched and integrated them into his writing.
Listeners can expect an engaging and insightful conversation about the thriller genre and the writing process with one of its most exciting new voices. So tune in to this episode of That's Criminal with John Stamp to hear from Matt Scott and discover the secrets behind The Ayatollah Takedown.
About Matt Scott:
Matt earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, where he had the honor of studying under former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), General Sam Wilson, who was the college's president and initially introduced Matt to the world of espionage. During his subsequent studies, Matt became fascinated by the CIA and read dozens of non-fiction books related to Middle East politics, spy craft, the CIA’s war against terrorism, tales of clandestine spies and double agents, and memoirs of former agency directors. Matt grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia, and currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife Amanda. When he’s not writing, Matt works as a professional financial analyst and amateur golden retriever wrangler.
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