Glass, Matthew, 1954-

Matthew Glass is the pseudonym of an Australian-born author and doctor who is living and working in Britain. He is the author of Ultimatum (2009); End Game (2012); and Fishbowl (2015). His novels are noted for their complex and hyper-realistic depiction of international relations, especially with regard to diplomacy and economics. Ultimatum is an eco-thriller set in the years 2032 and 2033. End Game is a geopolitical thriller set in 2018. It was re-released with the name Trigger Point in March 2012. Fishbowl is a social-networking thriller set in the early 21st century. The social network in Fishbowl is clearly inspired by Facebook but works with AI-generated avatars that can be used by corporations for user-targeted selling.