Brad Meltzer - Bestselling Thriller and Mystery Writer

Lightning strikes March 8th!

"A terrific, compelling, unputdownable thriller. Nola Brown is one of recent fiction's all-time great characters."

– Lee Child

"Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."

– A. J. Finn

"My favorite Brad Meltzer novel—so far—and that’s high, high praise."

– James Patterson

"Enigmatic and mysterious, Nola is a force. Great plotting. Great characters. The Lightning Rod is Meltzer at his finest."

– Karin Slaughter

"There are few authors who do dialogue that is as sharp and witty as Brad Meltzer does in The Lightning Rod... Meltzer is a master storyteller."

– Nelson DeMille

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CHASE TRUTH

Washington’s Best-Kept Secrets Revealed

Brad’s meticulous research and interviews with top-level government sources — including U.S. Presidents — fill each page with authenticity and make his characters come alive.

BROWSE THRILLERS

The Lightning Rod

Lightning strikes March 8th!

The Escape Artist

Painting a picture of intrigue

The House of Secrets

Learn what George Washington secretly gave to Benedict Arnold.

The President’s Shadow

Explore the secret island that held Abraham Lincoln's killers.

The Fifth Assassin

Four men have successfully killed a President. See what they have in common.

The Inner Circle

The greatest hidden tradition of the Presidency.

The Book of Lies

The true story behind the creation of Superman.

The Book of Fate

One word: Freemasons.

The Zero Game

See the secret labyrinth below the US Capitol.

The Millionaires

Go into the secret tunnels below Disney World.

The First Counsel

See the hidden tunnel below the White House.

Dead Even

Read this book. Learn about Brad's marriage.

The Tenth Justice

You'll never look at the Supreme Court the same way again.

The Lincoln Conspiracy

“Amazing American history, secret societies, incredible research, and a shocking conspiracy.”

– James L. Swanson

“Every page is mesmerizing and eye-opening. A must-read!”

– Douglas Brinkley

"Think you know everything about Abraham Lincoln? Well, think again. Fantastic.”

– Les Standiford

“Abraham Lincoln. Secret Societies. A deadly plot. And it all really happened! This book is dynamite.”

– Brian Kilmeade

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Chase Big Dreams

Build a library of real heroes for your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews with Brad’s award-winning children’s book series.

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Painting a picture of intrigue

"Meltzer is a master and this is his best. Not since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo have you seen a character like this."

– Harlan Coben

"One of the most memorable characters I've read in years. Look out—Nola’s coming. This is Meltzer in peak form."

– Lisa Scottoline

"The Escape Artist is a slingshot of a novel ...[A] high stakes, high tension thriller that never lets you catch your breath."

– Michael Connelly

"Brad Meltzer has done it again! if you love twists, and tons of amazing characters, treat yourself to this gripping tale..."

– Brad Thor

"This novel is like a launched torpedo... Enjoy one of the best thriller rides ever."

– David Baldacci

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CHASE HISTORY

Brad and his team from the Lost History TV show have officially found the missing 9/11 flag that the firefighters raised at Ground Zero.

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Chase Inspiration

“There's nothing more intimate in life than simply being understood. And understanding someone else.”

BROWSE VIDEOS

Brad Meltzer - Write your story, change history

Brad Meltzer: “The Greatest Risk You'll Ever Take” (Michigan Law Commencement Address 2016)

Brad talks to George Stephanopoulos about The President’s Shadow.

CHASE TOGETHER

“Stories aren’t the beauty of what did happen. They’re the beauty of what could happen.”

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“Ordinary People Can Change the World”

When you join Brad’s Invisible Army, you’ll get a chance to win the very first copy of his new manuscript —straight from his desk. You’ll get it before anyone else!

Lightning strikes March 8th!

"A terrific, compelling, unputdownable thriller. Nola Brown is one of recent fiction's all-time great characters."

"Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."

"My favorite Brad Meltzer novel—so far—and that’s high, high praise."

"Enigmatic and mysterious, Nola is a force. Great plotting. Great characters. The Lightning Rod is Meltzer at his finest."

"There are few authors who do dialogue that is as sharp and witty as Brad Meltzer does in The Lightning Rod... Meltzer is a master storyteller."

CHASE TRUTH

Washington’s Best-Kept Secrets Revealed

Brad hides a secret inside every thriller. Sign up now to get the exclusive inside info.

The Lincoln Conspiracy

“Amazing American history, secret societies, incredible research, and a shocking conspiracy.”

“Every page is mesmerizing and eye-opening. A must-read!”

"Think you know everything about Abraham Lincoln? Well, think again. Fantastic.”

“Abraham Lincoln. Secret Societies. A deadly plot. And it all really happened! This book is dynamite.”

Chase Big Dreams

Build a library of real heroes for your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews with Brad’s award-winning children’s book series.

On Sale Now

Sign up to receive news about who the next hero is in the “I Am...” kids book series.

Painting a picture of intrigue

"Meltzer is a master and this is his best. Not since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo have you seen a character like this."

"One of the most memorable characters I've read in years. Look out—Nola’s coming. This is Meltzer in peak form."

"The Escape Artist is a slingshot of a novel ...[A] high stakes, high tension thriller that never lets you catch your breath."

"Brad Meltzer has done it again! if you love twists, and tons of amazing characters, treat yourself to this gripping tale..."

"This novel is like a launched torpedo... Enjoy one of the best thriller rides ever."

CHASE HISTORY

Brad and his team from the Lost History TV show have officially found the missing 9/11 flag that the firefighters raised at Ground Zero.

Chase Inspiration

“There's nothing more intimate in life than simply being understood. And understanding someone else.”

Brad Meltzer - Write your story, change history

Brad Meltzer: “The Greatest Risk You'll Ever Take” (Michigan Law Commencement Address 2016)

Brad talks to George Stephanopoulos about The President’s Shadow.

CHASE TOGETHER

“Stories aren’t the beauty of what did happen. They’re the beauty of what could happen.”

“Ordinary People Can Change the World”