Brad Meltzer is an acclaimed American author best known for a multitude of roles including novelist, non-fiction writer, TV show creator, and comic book author. Meltzer's work spans various genres such as political thriller, legal thriller, and conspiracy fiction. He has also made his mark in the realm of superhero fiction with his contributions to DC Comics, alongside producing a series of short biographies for young readers that profile significant historical figures.

Among his literary achievements, Meltzer has earned the distinction of being a #1 New York Times bestselling author, with a repertoire that includes titles like The Inner Circle, The Book of Fate, and other popular thrillers such as The Tenth Justice, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, and The President's Shadow. His book The Escape Artist notably debuted at the top of the bestseller list.

In the diverse world of publishing, Meltzer has the unique honor of having books ranked on bestseller lists across different categories including Non-Fiction (History Decoded), Advice (Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter), Children's Books (I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln), and even comic books (Justice League of America), for which he received the prestigious Eisner Award.