Matt Richtel Books

Matt Richtel is a writer and journalist. His reporting for the New York Times won him a Pulitzer Prize in 2010; since then, he’s written several novels, including Doomsday Equation and Dead on Arrival. His nonfiction titles include A Deadly Wandering, which was named one of 2014’s best books by the San Francisco Chronicle and Amazon.

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An Elegant Defense

Matt Richtel
The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System: A Tale in Four Lives
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What's An Elegant Defense about?

An Elegant Defense (2019) is an erudite and approachable exploration of the immune system. Using the difficult story of a dear friend as a starting point, author Matt Richtel leads the reader through a mind-boggling tour of one of the world’s most complex systems – what he calls our “elegant defense.”

Who should read An Elegant Defense?

  • Curious readers wondering how the immune system works
  • Students of immunology
  • People seeking better health

What's A Deadly Wandering about?

This non-fiction book explores the dangers of distracted driving through the story of a deadly car crash caused by texting. It delves into the science behind our addiction to technology and the devastating consequences it can have on our lives. A thought-provoking and eye-opening read.

Who should read A Deadly Wandering?

  • Anyone interested in the dangers of distracted driving
  • People who want to understand the impact of technology on our lives
  • Those looking for a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of our constantly connected world