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ⓘ About Matt Hilton
Matt Hilton is one of the noteworthy authors from Britain, who likes to write most his novels based on the thriller genre. He has been very fond of writing short stories right from his childhood days. When Matt was only 11 years old, he had attempted to write his first novel. Before going on to become a writer, he used to in a security agency and as well as in the police force. Author Hilton says that he was influenced to write his own novels after reading the popular works of authors such as Dean Koontz, Robert Crais, Robert Howard, Don Pendleton, Jeffery Deaver, as well as a few others. He is well known for developing the lead character named Joe Hunter for his popular thriller series.
All Book Series by Matt Hilton
Black Rain, Grey Snow and Red Death
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2025
The Last Tiny Green Sprout
Single-title series · published 2025 Pen name · L.E. Hilton
Cursed
Series opener · book 1 of 21 · published 2011 Anthology · Stephen Leather
The House on Gable Street
Book 17 of 21 · published 2018 Anthology · Stephen Leather
Witch Hunt
Latest in the series · book 21 of 21 · published 2021 Anthology · Stephen Leather
SNAFU
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2014 Anthology · Jonathan Maberry,James A. Moore,W.D. Gagliani,Weston Ochse,Greig Beck,Christine Morgan,Curtis C. Chen,David Benton,Tyson Mauermann,Brian W.Taylor,Steve Ruthenbeck,Eric S. Brown,Kirsten Cross,David W. Amendola,Neal Litherland,Wayland Smith,JeffHewitt
Wolves at the Door
Book 2 of 15 · published 2015 Anthology · James A. Moore,R.P.L. Johnson,Kirsten Cross,David W. Amendola,Steve Coate,John W. Dennehy,Brian W. Taylor
Hunters
Book 3 of 15 · published 2016 Anthology · James A. Moore,Patrick Freivald,Christine Morgan,Seth Skorkowsky,Tim Marquitz,R.P.L. Johnson,Kirsten Cross,Brad Hodson,James A. Moore III
Future Warfare
Book 4 of 15 · published 2016 Anthology · Mike Resnick,Alan Baxter,Benjamin Cheah,Tim Marquitz,Asher Wismer,Jay Werkheiser,Steve Lewis,Anthony Izzo
Unnatural Selection
Book 5 of 15 · published 2016 Anthology · James A. Moore,Christopher Golden,Richard Lee Byers,Tim Lebbon,Lee Murray,Charles R. Rutledge,Michael McBride,Justin Bell,David W. Amendola
Black Ops
Book 6 of 15 · published 2016 Anthology · Jonathan Maberry,Nicholas Sansbury Smith,John O'Brien,Hank Schwaeble,James Lovegrove
Resurrection
Book 7 of 15 · published 2018 Anthology · James A. Moore,Charles R. Rutledge,N.X. Sharps,Evan Dicken,Matthew Summers,Justin Coates,Dirk Patton,Daniel Finley,Mark Renshaw,John McNichol
Last Stand
Book 8 of 15 · published 2019 Anthology · B. Michael Radburn,Patrick Freivald,Alan Baxter,Justin Bell,Joshua Reynolds,Matthew Summers,Anna Stephens,Justin Coates
Medivac
Book 9 of 15 · published 2020 Anthology · Jeremy Robinson,James A. Moore,Kane Gilmour,Alan Baxter,Greig Beck,Charles R. Rutledge,Seth Skorkowsky,Kirsten Cross,Steve Lewis
Survival of the Fittest
Book 10 of 15 · published 2021 Co-authored · Jeremy Robinson,Kane Gilmour,Alan Baxter,Tim Marquitz,S.D. Perry,Jack Hanson
Holy War
Book 11 of 15 · published 2021 Anthology · James A. Moore,B. Michael Radburn,Kirsten Cross,Justin Bell,Evan Dicken,Duncan McGeary
Dead or Alive
Book 12 of 15 · published 2022 Anthology · James A. Moore,Alan Baxter,David Benton,Charles R. Rutledge,Edward M. Erdelac,Joshua Reynolds,Justin Coates,John W. Salvage,W. D. Gagliani
Punk'd
Book 13 of 15 · published 2023 Anthology · James A. Moore,Greg Chapman,Alan Baxter,Kirsten Cross,Steve Lewis,Justin Coates,Mark Renshaw,Amanda Bridgeman,Pamela Jeffs,Richard Beauchamp,Myna Chang
AI Insurrection
Book 14 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · Alan Baxter,Charles R. Rutledge,Anthony J. Melchiorri,R.P.L. Johnson,Kirsten Cross,Steve Lewis,Justin Coates,Pamela Jeffs
Contagion
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2025 Anthology · Jonathan Maberry,Charles R. Rutledge,Martin Livings,Josh Reynolds,Benjamin Spada
Off The Record 2 - At The Movies - A Charity Anthology
Book 5 of 10 · published 2012
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Matt Hilton?
Matt Hilton is one of the noteworthy authors from Britain, who likes to write most his novels based on the thriller genre. He has been very fond of writing short stories right from his childhood days. When Matt was only 11 years old, he had attempted to write his first novel.
Which Matt Hilton series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Joe Hunter series, the earliest of Matt Hilton's multi-book series: it opens with Dead Men's Dust (2009) and runs to 18 books across 2009–2024, ending with The Due Season (2024). Matt Hilton's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Matt Hilton written?
Matt Hilton has 102 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2009 and 2026. 75 of them belong to 9 named series — the largest being the Jack Nightingale Short Stories/Novellas series with 21 books — and 27 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Matt Hilton's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Matt Hilton's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Joe Hunter (2009–2024, 18 books), Jack Nightingale Short Stories/Novellas (2011–2021, 21 books) and Carter Bailey (2014, 1 book), plus 5 more.
How are Matt Hilton's books organised into series?
This guide splits Matt Hilton's 102 books into 9 named series and 27 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Jack Nightingale Short Stories/Novellas (21 books, 2011–2021); Joe Hunter (18 books, 2009–2024); Grey and Villere Suspense Thriller (10 books, 2016–2023); Korvix the Axe Warrior (5 books, 2023–2025); Cautionary Tale (3 books, 2025–2026), plus 4 further series.