Brad Meltzer Books in Order - Complete List

Brad Meltzer is a bestselling author best known for his political and spy thrillers.

This page lists all Brad Meltzer books in order for his series, standalone novels, and other published works, organized primarily by publication order.

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Latest Brad Meltzer Books

**The Viper** (Zig & Nola #3), January 2026

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Culper Ring Trilogy (Books in Order)

The Culper Ring trilogy is inspired by a real-life American spy network originally established by George Washington during the American Revolutionary War and explores modern political intrigue that is rooted in early U.S. history.

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Zig & Nola Series (Books in Order)

The Zig & Nola series follows former Army counterintelligence officer and current mortician Jim “Zig” Zigarowski and artist Nola Brown as they become entangled in espionage and government secrets.

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The Conspiracy Series (Books in Order)

The Conspiracy series examines documented political plots and conspiracies from American and world history.

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Graphic Novels

Identity Crisis

Identity Crisis, 2004
Absolute Identity Crisis, 2004

Justice League of America Series

Justice League of America, 2008 (collected edition)

Picture Books

Stories Change the World

Ordinary People Change the World

I Am Abraham Lincoln, 2014
I Am Amelia Earhart, 2014
I Am Rosa Parks, 2014
I Am Albert Einstein, 2014
I Am Jackie Robinson, 2015
I Am Lucille Ball, 2015
I Am Helen Keller, 2015
I Am Martin Luther King, Jr., 2016
I Am George Washington, 2016
I Am Jane Goodall, 2016
I Am Jim Henson, 2017
I Am Gandhi, 2017
I Am Sacagawea, 2017
I Am Harriet Tubman, 2018
I Am Neil Armstrong, 2018
I Am Sonia Sotomayor, 2018
I Am Billie Jean King, 2019
I Am Strong, 2019
I Am Unstoppable, 2019
I Am Walt Disney, 2019
I Am Marie Curie, 2019
I Am Brave, 2019
I Am Caring, 2019
I Am Leonardo Da Vinci, 2020
I Am Curious, 2020
I Am BenjAmin Franklin, 2020
I Am Anne Frank, 2020
I Am Frida Kahlo, 2021
I Am I. M. Pei, 2021
I Am Oprah Winfrey, 2021
I Am MuhAmmad Ali, 2022
I Am Malala Yousafzai, 2022
I Am Dolly Parton, 2022
I Am John Lewis, 2023
I Am Temple Grandin, 2023

Short Stories

Green Arrow: Archer’s Quest, 2003

Anthologies and Collections

The Mighty Johns, 2002 (with David Baldacci, Anne Perry, Lawrence Block, Dennis Lehane)
Heroes for My Son, 2010
Suspense Magazine, January 2011, 2011 (with Jeffery Deaver, Stuart Woods
Half-Minute Horrors, 2011
Heroes for My Daughter, 2012
The Mystery Box, 2013 (Mystery Writers of America Presents series)
Suspense Magazine January 2013, 2013
Last Night, a Superhero Saved My Life, 2016

Standalone Novels

The Tenth Justice, 1997
Dead Even, 1998
The First Counsel, 2001
Natural Suspect, 2001 (with John Lescroart, Lisa Scottoline, et al)
The Millionaires, 2002
The Zero Game, 2005
The Book of Fate, 2006
The Book of Lies, 2008
The House of Secrets, 2016 (with Tod Goldberg)

Non-Fiction Books

Brad Meltzer Biography

Brad Meltzer is an American author known for his political thrillers, non-fiction works, and contributions to comics and television.
Official website: bradmeltzer.com

Brad Meltzer was born on April 1, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York. He studied History and Political Science at the University of Michigan, earning a law degree from Columbia Law School in 1993.

While in college, he did a Capitol Hill internship in Washington, which influenced his later interest in political and historical topics in his books. After graduating from college, Brad Meltzer moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked for several years as a lawyer.

Next, he published his debut novel, The Tenth Justice, in 1997 which became a best-seller and launched his career as a published author.

Brad Meltzer has also written non-fiction books focused on American history and civic themes, as well as stories for young adults and children, including comic books in several major series, such as Identity Crisis and Justice League of America. Beyond publishing, he has also worked as a creator and host of television shows.

Brad Meltzer Book Adaptations and TV Works

Jack & Bobby – Political drama television series (2004-2005)
Brad Meltzer’s Decoded – History Channel documentary series (2010-2012)
Lost History – History Channel documentary series (2014)
The Ordinary People Change the World picture book series, adapted into the animated television series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (2019).
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Movie: I Am Madam President! – Animated television movie based on the book series (2020)

Brad Meltzer Awards and Honors

Awards

The Book of Fate – Florida Book Award (2006)
Justice League of America #11: “Walls” – Eisner Award for Best Single Issue/One-Shot (2008)
International Thriller Writers – Silver Bullet Award (2009)
Heroes for My Son – Florida Book Award (2010)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer – GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book (2011)
The Fifth Assassin – Florida Book Award (Silver) (2013)
I Am Jane Goodall – Nerdy Book Award (Nerdies) (2016)
I Am Oprah Winfrey – Eisner Award for Best Publication for Early Readers (2022)

Nominations and Shortlists

Identity Crisis – ALA Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens (2007)
The Fifth Assassin – Audie Award for Thriller/Suspense (2014)
I Am Jane Goodall – Washington Library Association OTTER Award (2018)
The First Conspiracy – Goodreads Choice Award (2019)
The First Conspiracy – Audie Award for History/Biography (2020)
The Lincoln Conspiracy– Goodreads Choice Award (2020)
The Lincoln Conspiracy – Audie Award for History/Biography (2021)
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum – Emmy Award for Outstanding Preschool Animated Series (2022)
The Nazi Conspiracy – Goodreads Choice Award (2023)

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Marika

Founder of Mystery Sequels, a reference site focused on listing mystery and thriller books in the correct reading order. I maintain and update the site’s bibliographies as new titles are released, ensuring accuracy and consistency across author and series pages.