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Order of Brad Meltzer Books
Imagine a writer who doesn’t just craft thrillers but uncovers the unseen, who doesn’t just entertain but educates, who walks the fine line between history and fiction like it’s a tightrope made of truths. That’s Brad Meltzer for you. Born on April 1, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York—yes, April Fool’s Day, and no, that irony is not lost on anyone—Meltzer grew up not just reading books, but living in them. Little did the world know that this boy from Brooklyn would go on to redefine modern political thrillers and historical mysteries, becoming one of the most compelling literary architects of our time.
He didn’t begin his journey with a pen in hand. First came the textbooks. Brad attended the University of Michigan, where he honed his skills in storytelling—though at that time, perhaps it was mostly for term papers and late-night debates. But law called to him next, and he answered. He graduated from Columbia Law School, a path that might seem ironic for a man now known more for courtroom drama in fiction than in real life.
It wasn’t all overnight success. His first novel was rejected twenty-four times. Twenty. Four. That’s nearly two dozen editors who said “no” to a man who would go on to become a #1 New York Times bestselling author, whose books would be translated into over 25 languages, and whose stories would find homes not just on bookshelves, but on screens—TV shows like Jack & Bobby and even appearances on the History Channel's Decoded, which he hosted.
What makes Brad Meltzer’s story so compelling isn’t just the thrillers packed with conspiracies and secret societies—it’s his own narrative. A man who believed deeply in the power of ordinary people to do extraordinary things, he has authored a wildly popular children's series titled "Ordinary People Change the World", inspiring future generations with stories of Amelia Earhart, Abraham Lincoln, and even Mister Rogers.
But his fascination with the shadows of history didn’t end there. Meltzer’s obsession with real-life secrets led him to uncover missing 9/11 flag mysteries, hunt down the unknown locations of lost presidential artifacts, and consult with the Department of Homeland Security. No, seriously. When he says he writes about secret societies and national conspiracies, he isn’t just making it up—he’s been called in by the actual government. Now tell me, how many authors can say that?
If you’re still imagining a man buried under books and deadlines, picture this—he’s also a motivational speaker, a comic book writer for DC Comics, a proud father, and a beacon of inspiration for writers who were once told “no.”
Brad Meltzer is very much alive, constantly evolving, constantly researching, and constantly pulling readers into stories where history isn't just remembered—it's reimagined, revived, and rewritten. His work dances on the edge of truth, dares you to look deeper, and once you're hooked, there's no going back.
Because with Meltzer, every book isn't just a story.
It’s a code.
A puzzle.
A dare.
And the question is—are you brave enough to follow the clues?
Publication Order of Series Books
Publication Order of Culper Ring
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Inner Circle | 2011 | Amazon |
| The Fifth Assassin | 2013 | Amazon |
| The President's Shadow | 2015 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Graphic Novels
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Crisis | 2004 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Green Arrow
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Archer's Quest | 2003 | Amazon |
| Straight Shooter | 2004 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Justice League of America
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Tornado's Path | 2008 | Amazon |
| Lightning Saga (With: Geoff Johns) | 2008 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Ordinary People Change the World
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| I am Abraham Lincoln | 2014 | Amazon |
| I am Amelia Earhart | 2014 | Amazon |
| I am Rosa Parks | 2014 | Amazon |
| I am Albert Einstein | 2014 | Amazon |
| I am Jackie Robinson | 2015 | Amazon |
| I am Lucille Ball | 2015 | Amazon |
| I am Helen Keller | 2015 | Amazon |
| I am Martin Luther King, Jr. | 2016 | Amazon |
| I am George Washington | 2016 | Amazon |
| I am Jane Goodall | 2016 | Amazon |
| I am Jim Henson | 2017 | Amazon |
| I am Gandhi | 2017 | Amazon |
| I am Sacagawea | 2017 | Amazon |
| I am Harriet Tubman | 2018 | Amazon |
| I am Neil Armstrong | 2018 | Amazon |
| I am Sonia Sotomayor | 2018 | Amazon |
| I am Billie Jean King | 2019 | Amazon |
| I am Kind: A Little Book About Abraham Lincoln | 2019 | Amazon |
| I am Unstoppable | 2019 | Amazon |
| I am Walt Disney | 2019 | Amazon |
| I am Marie Curie | 2019 | Amazon |
| I am Brave | 2019 | Amazon |
| I am Caring | 2019 | Amazon |
| I am Leonardo da Vinci | 2020 | Amazon |
| I am Curious | 2020 | Amazon |
| I am Benjamin Franklin | 2020 | Amazon |
| I am Anne Frank | 2020 | Amazon |
| I am Frida Kahlo | 2021 | Amazon |
| I am I. M. Pei | 2021 | Amazon |
| I am Oprah Winfrey | 2021 | Amazon |
| I am Muhammad Ali | 2022 | Amazon |
| I am Malala Yousafzai | 2022 | Amazon |
| I am Dolly Parton | 2022 | Amazon |
| I am John Lewis | 2023 | Amazon |
| I am Temple Grandin | 2023 | Amazon |
| I am Mister Rogers | 2023 | Amazon |
| I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg | 2024 | Amazon |
| I am Sally Ride | 2025 | Amazon |
| We are The Beatles | 2025 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Zig & Nola / Escape Artist
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Escape Artist | 2018 | Amazon |
| The Lightning Rod | 2022 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Make Magic | 2025 | Amazon |
| The Nazi Conspiracy | 2023 | Amazon |
| The Nazi Conspiracy | 2023 | Amazon |
| The Lincoln Conspiracy | 2020 | Amazon |
| The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington | 2019 | Amazon |
| The House of Secrets | 2016 | Amazon |
| History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time | 2013 | Amazon |
| Heroes for My Daughter | 2012 | Amazon |
| Heroes for My Son | 2010 | Amazon |
| The Book of Lies | 2008 | Amazon |
| The Book of Fate | 2006 | Amazon |
| The Zero Game | 2004 | Amazon |
| The Millionaires | 2002 | Amazon |
| The First Counsel | 2001 | Amazon |
| Dead Even | 1998 | Amazon |
| The Tenth Justice | 1997 | Amazon |