Matthew Betley

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),[1] a Jesuit college preparatory school,[2] 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[3]. He also interned for the Public Defender's office in Washington DC, investigating felony murder cases, in his first semester.

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

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 yearStoryline orderTitleISBNAuthor
20161Overwatch ISBN 978-1476799216Matthew Betley
20172Oath Of Honor ISBN 978-1476799254
20183Field of Valor ISBN 978-1501161988

References

  1. ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/101601135/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Honor Roll - April 3, 1990
  2. ↑ http://www.stxavier.org/ About ST. X
  3. ↑ "Matthew Betley". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
  4. ↑ Panzino, Charlsy (2017-08-08). "2 Iraq veterans, 2 new novels — one-of-a-kind Q&A". Military Times. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
  5. ↑ http://www.miamialum.org/s/916/index-social.aspx?sid=916&gid=1&pgid=10294&sparam=Matt+Betley&scontid=0
  6. ↑ "FIELD OF VALOR: Five Questions with Matthew Betley – The Real Book Spy". therealbookspy.com. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
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