Brad Meltzer Biography

Fast Facts

• Has written several New York Times bestselling novels, including "The Inner Circle," "The Book of Fate," and "The Tenth Justice․"
• Earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and later graduated from Columbia Law School
• Published his first novel, "The Tenth Justice," in 1997, although he wrote a book prior to it called "Fraternity" that was never released
• Co-created the TV series "Jack & Bobby" with Greg Berlanti, Steven A․ Cohen, and Vanessa Taylor
• Best known as a political thriller novelist and non-fiction author who is the host of "Decoded" and "Lost History" on the History Channel
• Has also written several children's books, including "I Am Amelia Earhart" and "I Am Abraham Lincoln," as well as comic books in the "Justice League of America" series
• Was a co-writer of the swearing-in oath used by the national service program AmeriCorps
• Began writing his nonfiction books "Heroes for My Son" and "Heroes for My Daughter" on the day his children were born
• Received research help for his novels "The Book of Fate" and "The Inner Circle from former President George H․W․ Bush