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Matt Whyman Books in Order

Matt Whyman is a series of 21 books written by Matt Whyman.

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Matt Whyman books in publication order

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21 books

1

Man or Mouse

by Matt Whyman

2000

Struggling actor Ren longs to win the affection of makeup artist Roxi but doubts his own appeal. Taking on a false identity in an online chat creates a promising connection, then leaves him facing the consequences of his deception.

2

Columbia Road

by Matt Whyman

2002

Struggling to pay the rent, Cisco, her brother and her boyfriend accept their landlord’s offer to turn their home into a continuously filmed showcase. Free accommodation seems irresistible, but the arrangement conceals an agenda that threatens their privacy and their relationships.

3

XY

by Matt Whyman

2002

Written for teenage boys, this guide tackles puberty, sex, smoking, friendships and family life in an approachable style. It offers information and practical advice for navigating changes, making decisions and discussing subjects that can feel awkward to raise.

4

Superhuman

by Matt Whyman

2003

As adolescence brings strange changes, Jude wonders whether his absent father was right about his being a superhero’s son. When developers threaten the estate where his friends gather, he hopes his emerging abilities might be enough to protect their world.

5

XY 100

by Matt Whyman

2004

A practical guide for teenage boys gathers one hundred strategies, tips and pieces of trivia for navigating growing up. Topics range from sex and drugs to unexpected social skills, combining everyday advice with less familiar facts.

6

Boy Kills Man

by Matt Whyman

2005

Growing up poor in Medellín, best friends Shorty and Alberto dream of seeing a live soccer match. In a city controlled by drug dealers, becoming armed assassins offers power and status, but draws the boys deeper into violence.

7

Family Break-Up

by Matt Whyman

2005

A practical guide helps young people understand family life before, during, and after divorce. It addresses parental arguments, separation, and an absent parent, offering advice for coping with changes that can make home feel uncertain.

8

The Wild

by Matt Whyman

2005

Alexi and his younger brother Misha scavenge missile debris near the Aral Sea to survive. When Misha becomes seriously ill, they travel to Moscow seeking treatment, only to face freezing streets and a medical system that demands money and documents.

9

Inside the Cage

by Matt Whyman

2007

Teenage hacker Carl Hobbes is accused of breaking into Fort Knox and sent to a remote Arctic military prison. A prisoner uprising transforms his confinement into a struggle for survival, where intelligence may offer his only advantage.

10

Street Runners

by Matt Whyman

2008

Fleeing a mysterious pursuer in London’s Chinatown, Yoshi discovers an underground community skilled in illusion and trickery. His new friends draw him into a mission involving the city’s ancient powers, while his dangerous past threatens to catch up with him.

11

Goldstrike

by Matt Whyman

2009

Having escaped the Arctic prison Camp Twilight, Carl Hobbes is pursued by enemies with conflicting plans for him. With a bounty hunter seeking his death and an al-Qaeda assassin wanting him alive, he must turn their rival interests against each other.

12

Oink!

by Matt Whyman

2011

Writer and stay-at-home father Matt Whyman reluctantly welcomes two miniature pigs into a household already full of children and animals. His account follows the chaos caused by Butch and Roxi as the family learns what keeping pigs actually involves.

13

Walking with Sausage Dogs

by Matt Whyman

2012

Having adjusted to life with miniature pigs, Matt Whyman discovers that his wife has another addition planned for their busy household. The arrival of Hercules, a miniature dachshund, brings fresh disruption and tests his resistance to family pets.

14

Bad Apple

by Matt Whyman

2016

Sixteen-year-old Maurice believes misbehavior reveals the trolls hidden among ordinary people. Kidnapped during a school visit to a changeling estate, he must cooperate with destructive teenage troll Wretch to survive and question the divisions his society takes for granted.

15

Drawing on his experience keeping pigs, Matt Whyman investigates their intelligence, emotions and social lives. Conversations with farmers and veterinary experts complement observations of his own animals, revealing capacities often overlooked in creatures people chiefly associate with food.

16

Our Planet

by Matt Whyman

2019

This illustrated companion for young readers explores the habitats and wildlife featured in Our Planet. Photographs and artwork carry readers from Arctic landscapes to jungles, oceans and African grasslands, introducing the variety of life sharing the Earth.

17

Going behind the scenes of the Good Omens television adaptation, Matt Whyman follows the work of its cast and crew. Interviews, photographs and character profiles explore how costumes, sets and production design brought the story to the screen.

18

Be More Sausage

by Matt Whyman

2020

Matt Whyman draws life lessons from observing a small dog with considerable determination. His reflections on dachshund behavior explore resilience, bravery and tenacity, considering how an animal’s response to its limitations can encourage a different approach to everyday challenges.

19

Failure Is an Option

by Matt Whyman

2022

An ordinary runner progresses from short outings toward the six-day Dragon’s Back Race through Welsh mountains. Matt Whyman recounts the training, family doubts, exhaustion and encounters with fellow runners that test his ambition to finish this demanding challenge.

20

Inside Mercedes F1

by Matt Whyman

2024

Embedded with the Mercedes Formula One team, Matt Whyman follows the people working to restore its competitive fortunes. Access to drivers, engineers and leadership reveals the pressure of racing, developing the car and responding when familiar success proves elusive.

21

Torn in Two

by Matt Whyman

Drawing on teenagers’ letters and interviews, this guide addresses the confusion and divided loyalties caused by parental separation. It discusses changing family relationships, practical concerns and sources of support, helping young readers understand a situation they cannot control.

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Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shape MRB and its growth.

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