Matthew Pearl

Matthew Pearl is a highly acclaimed author, best known for his "Dante Club" series of novels which have been published in over forty countries and thirty languages worldwide. His debut novel, "The Dante Club," introduced a unique blend of crime narratives and historical figures that have captivated readers around the globe. The series, including "The Dante Chamber" and others, are set in various locations, showcasing Pearl's ability to create riveting adventures that highlight his expertise in the genre.

Pearl's novels, including "The Last Bookaneer" and "The Poe Shadow," have been international and New York Times bestsellers, translated into more than 30 languages. His non-fiction writing has appeared in various publications such as the New York Times, the Boston Globe, The Atavist Magazine, and Slate. Pearl has been recognized for his contributions to literature, receiving accolades such as being chosen as Best Author for Boston Magazine's Best of Boston and receiving the Massachusetts Book Award for Fiction.

In addition to his work as an author, Pearl is a graduate of Yale Law School and Harvard University, and has been a professor of literature at Emerson College and Harvard. He currently resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Readers can look forward to Pearl's newest novel, "The Dante Chamber," which is a follow-up to his debut novel, "The Dante Club," and stands on its own as a captivating adventure.
The Dante Club Books
# Title Year
1 The Dante Club 2003
2 The Dante Chamber 2018
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Poe Shadow 2006
2 The Last Dickens 2009
3 The Technologists 2012
4 The Last Bookaneer 2015
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Professor's Assassin 2011
2 Ginnifer 2016
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Company Eight 2014
2 The Taking of Jemima Boone: The True Story of the Kidnap and Rescue That Shaped America 2021
Matthew Pearl Anthologies
# Title Year
1 No Rest for the Dead 2011