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Brad Meltzer

(b.1970)

Raised in Brooklyn and Miami, Brad Meltzer is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School. The Tenth Justice was his first published work and became an instant New York Times bestseller. Brad currently lives in Florida with his wife, who's also an attorney.

Genres: Thriller, Mystery

New and upcoming books

January 2026

The Viper
(Zig and Nola, book 3)

Series

Culper Ring Trilogy
   1. The Inner Circle (2011)
   2. The Fifth Assassin (2013)
   3. The President's Shadow (2015)

Zig and Nola
   1. The Escape Artist (2018)
   2. The Lightning Rod (2022)
   3. The Viper (2026)

Novels

   The Tenth Justice (1997)
   Dead Even (1998)
   The First Counsel (1999)
   Natural Suspect (2001) (with others)
   The Millionaires (2002)
   The Zero Game (2004)
   The Book of Fate (2006)
   The Book of Lies (2008)
   The House of Secrets (2016) (with Tod Goldberg)

Novellas and Short Stories

Green Arrow: Archer's Quest (2003)

Series contributed to

Mystery Writers of America Presents
The Mystery Box (2013)

Graphic Novels show

Non fiction

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Books containing stories by Brad Meltzer

Last Night, a Superhero Saved My Life (2016)
edited by
Liesa Mignogna

Suspense Magazine January 2013 (2013)
(Suspense Magazine)
edited by
John Raab

Half-Minute Horrors (2011)
Instant Frights from the World's Most Astonishing Authors and Artists
edited by
Susan Rich

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Precious Freedom (2025)
James Bradley
"This is James Bradley doing what he does best. Diving in and talking to veterans, asking the hardest questions about the Vietnam War, and looking for actual answers. Precious Freedom is a David and Goliath story . . . and proof of the power of the ordinary person."

You Better Watch Out (2024)
James S Murray and Darren Wearmouth
"Who doesn't like giving a little murder for Christmas? The killer thriller that goes with everything--especially if you like red. You Better Watch Out is the only gift you won't want to return."

The Unwedding (2024)
Ally Condie
"Dead bodies, brutal secrets and a fabulous view - The Unwedding is proof that Ally Condie knows exactly what we love and what we fear. Come take a wonderful rollercoaster of a trip, but don't expect much sleep."

Leave no Trace (2024)
(National Parks Thriller, book 1)
A J Landau
"An action-packed, coast-to-coast thrill ride, Leave No Trace will leave you breathless."

Secret Identity (2022)
(Secret Identity , book 1)
Alex Segura
"Comic books, murder, and that knife of noir that Alex Segura wields like a surgeon. Secret Identity is a new and beautiful exploration of genre, revealing the darkest depths of our true selves. This isn't a book, it's a full, daring experience."

While Justice Sleeps (2021)
(Avery Keene, book 1)
Stacey Abrams
"A killer thriller. Loaded with legal intrigue, corrupt politicians, and the history of chess, Abrams proves why the most powerful piece on the board is the Queen. Well played and so much fun."

One of the Good Ones (2021)
Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite
"One of the Good Ones is more than a spectacular thriller — it’s also a compass, seeping into your soul and helping you redefine your true north. Impactful, insightful, and perfectly timed. Get ready. Maika and Maritza Moulite are the real deal."

A Conspiracy of Bones (2020)
(Temperance Brennan, book 19)
Kathy Reichs
"No face, no hands, and a ton of breathtaking questions. I dare you to figure out all the red herrings. So utterly good! This is Kathy Reichs doing what she does best: sorting through the bones until the shocking end."

The President is Missing (2018)
Bill Clinton and James Patterson
"he President is Missing is more than a thriller – it's a skeleton key that lets you inside the head of a U.S. president."

True Fiction (2018)
(Ian Ludlow, book 1)
Lee Goldberg
"This is my life…in a thriller! True Fiction is great fun."

The Oracle Year (2018)
Charles Soule
"Here’s my prediction: this book will seep into your soul. The Oracle Year is about knowing the future—and what you do with that knowledge. As you meet Will Dando, you can’t help but reevaluate yourself. Get ready for the best kind of fun."

Gangster Nation (2017)
(Gangsterland, book 2)
Tod Goldberg
"Gangster Nation is a razor. It will slice you open and reveal your insides. And like the best of Tod Goldberg's work, it'll show you everything you are at your core."

Perish from the Earth (2017)
(Lincoln and Speed Mystery, book 2)
Jonathan F Putnam
"This book is a time machine...man, is it fun to root for Abraham Lincoln."

The Penny Jumper (2016)
James Grippando
"The Penny Jumper is James Grippando exactly as you love him. Playing with the real world problems to make sure you have real world nightmares. This one's a killer."

Noble Chase (2016)
Michael Rudolph
"Get ready to stay up late."

Solomon Creed (2015)
(Solomon Creed, book 1)
Simon Toyne
"When you read Sanctus, you’ll see just how frightening, ruthless and relentlessly entertaining an order of monks can be. Haunting in the best way."

The Boy Who Crashed to Earth (2015)
(Hilo, book 1)
Judd Winick
"I LOVE this book. HILO is alive, action-packed . . . and amazing fun."

Born of War (2015)
(Will Parker Thriller, book 3)
Anderson Harp
"Harp knows his stuff."

The American Mission (2014)
Matthew Palmer
"There's the mission the public knows, and the mission we'll never see. Matthew Palmer knows both, which is what makes The American Mission crackle with complexity and authenticity. What a debut."

The Amazing Harvey (2014)
Don Passman
"destined to entertain."

Yok (2012)
(Mollisan Town Quartet, book 4)
Tim Davys
"When you're tired of run-of-the-mill fiction, it's time to read [Tim Davys]."

A Good and Happy Child (2007)
Justin Evans
"Incredibly scary and unnerving... in the very best way."

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