Brad Meltzer

Brad Meltzer is a bestselling American author, known for his non-fiction and crime fiction novels. He has written a total of seven books that have become New York Times #1 Best Sellers. Meltzer was born on April 1, 1970, in Brooklyn and grew up in Miami. His parents worked in the garment industry and later in insurance and furniture sales. From a young age, Meltzer has been writing creatively, and it has remained a significant part of his life.

Meltzer is not only a novelist but also a screenwriter, comic book writer, and the host of the History series Brad Meltzer's Decoded. He is a versatile author who has written books in various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, advice, children's books, and comic books. His books have been translated into over 25 languages, including Hebrew and Bulgarian. Meltzer's novels have spent over a year on the bestseller lists, and he is one of the only authors to have books on the bestseller list for Non-Fiction, Advice, Children's Books, and comic books.

Meltzer's notable works include The Inner Circle, The Book of Fate, and The Tenth Justice. His most recent book, The Escape Artist, debuted at #1 on the bestseller list. He has also written children's books, such as I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln, and non-fiction books, including History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time. Meltzer's books are known for their authenticity, and he has researched some of them with the help of former Presidents Clinton and Bush.

In addition to his writing, Meltzer is also the host of Brad Meltzer's Lost History on H2 and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel. He has been recognized for his contributions to popular culture and was recently put on the Hollywood Reporter's list of Hollywood's 25 Most Powerful Authors. Meltzer is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School. He currently lives in Florida with his wife, who is also an attorney.