The Writer’s Room: Matthew Reilly

In The Good Books with Luke Bateman · Dec 9, 2025 · 47m

Matthew Reilly steps into The Writer's Room to discuss his latest books The Detective and the creative process behind his bestselling novels.

(00:54) Matthew Reilly's Books Shaped Luke's Reading Journey

(02:55) Getting Young Guys Back to Reading: The Power of Ice Station and Hell Island

(05:01) Influential School Books: To Kill a Mockingbird and Lord of the Flies

(07:31) Literary Influences

(09:07) Advice to His 19-Year-Old Self

(13:43) The Epic Scope of Mr. Einstein's Secretary

(14:16) Finding Sam Speedman's Voice in The Detective

(17:10) Every New Book Must Be Better Than the Last

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