Brad Meltzer Books in Order

A dying man hides a mysterious object inside the suit he plans to be buried in, only to be murdered before he reaches the grave. When Nola Brown’s twin brother, cop Roddy LaPointe, investigates, he discovers the case is tied to their mother’s long unsolved killing and pulls Zig Zigarowski and Nola into a hunt for a ruthless killer who has been cleaning up old secrets for decades.

This group biography follows John, Paul, George and Ringo from awkward early gigs to worldwide fame as The Beatles. Aimed at kids, it focuses on friendship, practice and the idea that working together can create something bigger than any one person could manage alone.

This historical account looks at an earlier, often forgotten attempt to kill John F. Kennedy in December 1960, before his inauguration. Meltzer and Josh Mensch trace the would be bomber’s path to Florida, the Secret Service response and how close the country came to losing a president elect.

Expanded from a viral commencement speech, this small format book uses the structure of classic magic tricks to offer practical encouragement about kindness, gratitude and change. Short stories and reflections invite readers to create everyday "magic" in how they treat themselves and the people around them.

Sally Ride tells young readers about her love of science, tennis and space. From answering a newspaper ad to joining NASA’s astronaut corps, this book shows how she became the first American woman in space and later worked to inspire girls to pursue STEM careers.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg recounts how a book loving girl from Brooklyn became a lawyer battling unfair laws and eventually a Supreme Court Justice. The story emphasizes hard work, careful reasoning and her quiet but firm insistence that "women belong in all places where decisions are being made."

This oversized comic one shot launches the creator owned Ghost Machine universe. Featuring stories and teasers from Brad Meltzer and other writers and artists, it introduces new characters and worlds, from post apocalyptic wanderers to time traveling families, and sets the stage for multiple ongoing series.

Co written with Josh Mensch, this nonfiction thriller uncovers a lesser known Nazi plot to assassinate Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin during a high level World War II conference. The book follows spies, double agents and Allied countermeasures that kept the plan from succeeding.

Princess Diana of Themyscira narrates her journey from hidden island to the wider world as Wonder Woman. Young readers see her balancing compassion and strength, wielding the Lasso of Truth and standing up for those who cannot fight for themselves.

Temple Grandin explains how growing up autistic made the world feel overwhelming at times, but also helped her see patterns others missed. Through her love of animals and engineering, she redesigned livestock facilities and became a strong voice for neurodiversity, showing kids that different ways of thinking have real value.

Fred Rogers appears as a shy, thoughtful child who turns his feelings into music, puppets and stories. This biography traces how he created his neighborhood on television, focusing on kindness, listening and helping children name and handle their emotions.

John Lewis tells his story from preaching to chickens on his family farm to leading nonviolent protests during the civil rights movement. The book highlights his moral courage, his work on the Edmund Pettus Bridge and his belief in "good trouble" as a path to change.

When a routine valet job ends with two bodies on the floor and a murdered veteran, mortician Zig Zigarowski is pulled back to Dover Air Force Base to work on the case. There he crosses paths again with Nola Brown, the army’s artist in residence, and together they uncover a buried Cold War program, a hidden government facility and a plot that could cost far more lives.

Clark Kent tells his story from alien baby on Krypton to kid growing up in Smallville who slowly discovers his powers. Rather than just celebrating strength, the book stresses his kindness, choices and the idea that being "super" is about what you do, not what you can do.

From a stolen bicycle to Olympic gold and heavyweight titles, Muhammad Ali’s life is told with humor and heart. Young readers see his quick wit, refusal to back down and decision to stand by his beliefs, even when it cost him dearly.

Malala Yousafzai shares how she grew up in Pakistan loving school, even when extremists tried to shut classrooms down. The book gently covers the attack that nearly killed her and her recovery, focusing more on her continued fight for girls’ education around the world.

Dolly Parton appears as a girl from the Smoky Mountains who loved singing more than anything. This biography traces her journey to Nashville and beyond while highlighting generosity, creativity and the way she uses her success to give back, especially through books for kids.

In this fictional biography, Bruce Wayne explains how losing his parents pushes him to train his body and mind until he can defend Gotham as Batman. The book frames his gadgets and skills around themes of justice, preparation and choosing to help others even without superpowers.

Oprah Winfrey’s story begins in a small Southern town, where books and speaking up offered a way forward from hardship. This biography follows her path through local radio and television to a nationally known talk show host and philanthropist, stressing empathy, listening and using your voice to help others.

Architect I. M. Pei tells how a boy who loved building toy structures grew up to design famous buildings like glass pyramids and striking museums. The story underlines patience, precision and the idea that good design can change how people experience a city.

Frida Kahlo introduces herself as a spirited Mexican girl who endures illness and injury yet refuses to stop creating art. Through bold illustrations, the book shows how she turned pain, culture and imagination into paintings that still speak to people around the world.

The second volume of Aw Yeah Comics continues the lighthearted adventures of Action Cat, Adventure Bug and their friends in downtown Skokie. New foes, strange crises and plenty of visual gags make it an easy pick for kids who like silly, energetic superhero tales.

This all ages graphic collection introduces Action Cat and Adventure Bug, comic shop employees who moonlight as superheroes in a colorful, cartoony universe. Short, humorous stories pit them against over the top villains and celebrate friendship, imagination and the simple joy of shouting "Aw yeah!" while saving the day.

In this standalone picture book, the day Sunday quits after feeling underappreciated, leaving the rest of the week to audition wild replacements like Funday and SuperheroDay. When a little girl simply says "thank you," Sunday rethinks her decision, and the story gently reminds readers that gratitude and kindness can transform an ordinary day.

Before the famous assassination at Ford’s Theatre, there was an earlier, largely forgotten plot to kill Abraham Lincoln on his way to Washington in 1861. This book follows the detectives, railroad agents and everyday allies who uncovered the plan and helped the president elect reach the capital alive.

Leonardo da Vinci tells kids about his love of taking things apart, sketching machines and studying nature. The book moves from his childhood experiments to his paintings and inventions, encouraging readers to mix art and science and to stay curious about how everything works.

Using Albert Einstein’s life as a model, this board book shows how asking questions and wondering how things work can lead to big discoveries. Simple scenes and interactive prompts invite young children to explore, tinker and stay curious.

From printing apprenticeships to kites in thunderstorms, Benjamin Franklin’s life is presented as one long series of questions and experiments. This biography highlights his inventions, writing and public service while inviting kids to see problem solving as something fun.

Anne Frank recounts her childhood, her family’s decision to hide from the Nazis and her time in the Secret Annex, all in an age appropriate way. The emphasis stays on her love of writing, her hopes for the future and her belief in the goodness of people even in dark times.

This narrative history uncovers a little known plot in 1776 to assassinate George Washington, involving British officials, New York’s mayor and members of Washington’s own guard. Meltzer and co author Josh Mensch follow the investigation that exposed the scheme and explain how it helped shape early American counterintelligence.

Walt Disney appears as a restless boy who loves drawing more than anything. From sketching farm animals to building an animation studio and a theme park, this book focuses on imagination, persistence and learning from failure instead of giving up.

A board book adaptation of the Amelia Earhart biography, this title shows the trailblazing pilot as a determined child who keeps trying new things even after she falls. It encourages very young readers to see persistence and daring as part of everyday life.

This sturdy board book introduces toddlers to Rosa Parks as a symbol of quiet strength. Using simple words and bright art, it connects her decision to stay seated on a bus with everyday moments when little readers can stand strong for themselves and others.

Marie Curie narrates her journey from a curious child in Poland who loved science to a pioneering physicist who discovered new elements. The story simplifies complex ideas, emphasizing hard work, careful experiments and the importance of education for girls.

Centering on Jane Goodall, this board book celebrates caring for animals and the environment. Toddlers see her gentle work with chimpanzees and are invited to practice kindness toward pets, people and the natural world around them.

Designed for little hands, this board book uses Martin Luther King Jr.’s story to explain what it means to be brave. Short text and friendly art link his marches and speeches to small, kid sized acts of standing up for what is right.

Billie Jean King tells how a competitive California kid with a borrowed racket became a champion who fought for equal treatment in sports. The story weaves tennis highlights with her push for women’s rights, showing that fairness on and off the court matters.

At Dover Air Force Base, mortician Jim "Zig" Zigarowski is used to seeing tragedy. When the body of soldier Nola Brown arrives from a plane crash, Zig quickly realizes the woman on his table is not the troubled young artist he once knew. Determined to find the real Nola and the truth behind the crash, he uncovers a deadly secret tied to Houdini and a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of power.

Sonia Sotomayor shares how growing up in a Puerto Rican family in the Bronx, managing diabetes and loving books led her toward the law. The book shows her path from neighborhood kid to Supreme Court Justice, stressing perseverance and belief in equal justice.

From a boy building model airplanes to an astronaut stepping onto the Moon, Neil Armstrong’s life is framed as a series of small, brave steps. This biography highlights curiosity, practice and the teamwork behind one giant leap for humankind.

Harriet Tubman recounts her escape from slavery and her brave journeys back into the South to lead others to freedom on the Underground Railroad. The story keeps the focus on bravery, faith and the determination to help people even when it is dangerous.

This deluxe anthology celebrates eight decades of Superman stories from Action Comics, gathering landmark issues, first appearances and fan favorite tales. Alongside the classic comics, essays and commentary from writers and historians explore why the Man of Steel has endured for so long.

Sacagawea tells how she was kidnapped as a child, later joined the Lewis and Clark expedition and helped guide the explorers across unfamiliar land. Written for young readers, her story emphasizes resilience, practical knowledge and the importance of Native voices in American history.

This biography introduces Jim Henson as a creative kid who loved drawing, puppets and making his friends laugh. It follows him through the birth of the Muppets and children’s television, celebrating imagination, collaboration and the idea that stories can make the world a little kinder.

Told from Mahatma Gandhi’s point of view, this picture book traces his journey from shy student to leader of a nonviolent movement against British rule in India. The focus stays on peaceful protest, moral courage and the power of refusing to answer violence with more violence.

Hazel Nash wakes up in a hospital with no memory of who she is, only to learn that her famous father, host of a conspiracy TV show, has died in the car crash that injured her. When a corpse is found with a Revolutionary War era book sewn into its chest, Hazel has to reconstruct her own past to understand what her father was really investigating and why people are still killing for it.

Martin Luther King Jr. describes his childhood in the segregated South, his discovery of nonviolent protest and his dream of a fairer America. Simple scenes and gentle humor help young readers grasp big ideas about equality, courage and speaking up.

Jane Goodall appears here as an animal loving child who dreams of living with wild creatures. Following her to the forests of Africa, the book shows how patience, careful watching and kindness toward chimpanzees led to discoveries that changed how we see animals and ourselves.

From a boy who loved the outdoors to a leader carrying the weight of a new country, George Washington shares his story in kid friendly language. The book touches on honesty, responsibility and the hard choices he faced as a general and first president.

When a severed arm is unearthed in the White House Rose Garden, the president turns to the Culper Ring for help. The object hidden in the hand is meant for Beecher White, pulling him into a mystery that ties together presidential secrets, buried family history and a threat that reaches back generations.

This playful biography presents Lucille Ball as a girl who loves making people laugh, even when adults tell her to be serious. Following her from stage flubs to television fame, it shows how hard work and a willingness to look silly can change what audiences expect from women on screen.

Jackie Robinson tells his own story as a kid who loved sports but hated unfair rules. From childhood games to breaking baseball’s color barrier, the book highlights his courage, restraint and belief that standing up to injustice can open doors for others.

Told in a warm first person voice, this picture book traces Helen Keller’s journey from a frustrated child who cannot see or hear to a determined student who learns language with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan. It stresses patience, persistence and the idea that disabilities do not define a person’s potential.

This child friendly biography introduces Rosa Parks as a girl who stands up to bullies and unfair rules long before the Montgomery bus boycott. Her story focuses on quiet strength, fairness and the idea that even a small, calm "no" can change a nation.

Young Amelia Earhart builds a homemade roller coaster in her backyard, crashes hard and gets back up smiling. Through playful art and simple text, this biography follows her from daring kid to record breaking pilot, emphasizing independence and the joy of refusing to accept limits.

Albert Einstein appears here as a curious, slightly odd kid who cannot stop asking questions. A simple childhood moment with a compass sparks his lifelong fascination with how the world works, encouraging young readers to see curiosity as a superpower rather than a problem.

Told in Lincoln’s own voice, this picture book shows Abraham as a boy who hates seeing animals and people bullied. From defending a turtle to speaking out against slavery, his story invites young readers to see how small acts of courage can grow into world changing leadership.

Someone in present day Washington is copying the crimes of America’s four successful presidential assassins. Archivist Beecher White follows a trail linking the past shootings to a new killer, forcing him to question what he thought he knew about the Culper Ring and how far some people will go to reshape history.

Based on his history TV series, Meltzer counts down ten famous conspiracies, from the fate of John Wilkes Booth to what might be hidden at Fort Knox. Each chapter walks through competing theories, reproduces key documents and invites readers to weigh the evidence for themselves.

A companion to Heroes for My Son, this collection offers brief, heartfelt profiles of women and men whose lives model strength, resilience and compassion. From Marie Curie to Billie Jean King, each story is meant to show a girl growing up that real heroes come in many forms.

National Archives staffer Beecher White thinks he just preserves other people’s stories. When a childhood crush asks for help finding her missing father, he sneaks her into a secret reading room used by the president and uncovers George Washington’s hidden dictionary, setting off a chain of murder, coded clues and the modern rebirth of the Culper Ring.

Part of the *Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight* comic series, this arc written by Brad Meltzer finds Buffy facing the mysterious villain known as Twilight and dealing with the surprising consequences of newfound powers. The story blends action, romance and big mythology swings in true Buffy fashion.

This gift style book gathers short, conversational portraits of people Brad Meltzer wanted his son to learn from, from Abraham Lincoln and Rosa Parks to lesser known figures. Each vignette highlights a simple, character building lesson about courage, kindness, persistence or integrity rather than fame.

In this Justice League of America arc, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman debate who should join a rebuilt team while a damaged android body and the villain Amazo put the android hero Red Tornado’s humanity at risk. The story balances roster building with big set pieces and questions about identity and second chances.

Cal Harper has spent his life running from his troubled family. When his estranged father is shot with a gun linked to the real life murder of Superman co creator Jerry Siegel’s father, Cal is pulled into a hunt for the world’s first murder weapon, a killer branded with the mark of Cain and a long buried connection between ancient myth and modern comics.

A crossover between Justice League of America and Justice Society of America, this storyline brings members of the Legion of Super Heroes back from the future on a mysterious mission. As the League and Society try to uncover what the time travelers are doing, they stumble onto a threat that could rewrite history.

This Green Arrow and Black Canary collection gathers key stories from across their long, complicated relationship. From early team ups through hard choices and reunions, it showcases their blend of crime fighting partnership, romance and occasional clash of ideals.

Seven minutes into a presidential motorcade, an assassin’s bullet kills the president’s friend and permanently scars young aide Wes Holloway. Years later, Wes spots the supposedly dead man alive and is drawn into a mystery involving Masonic symbols, a centuries old Jefferson cipher and a plot that reaches from Washington to Palm Beach.

On Capitol Hill, senior staffers Matthew Mercer and Harris Sandler play a secret betting game that lets insiders gamble on real political outcomes. When a simple wager turns lethal, one of them is killed and the other must team up with a teenage Senate page to expose the conspiracy hidden behind the game.

In this DC Comics mystery, the superhero community reels when the wife of a Justice League member is murdered. As heroes hunt for the killer, buried secrets about how they once protected their loved ones come to light, threatening to tear the League apart even as a relentless enemy closes in.

Collecting Brad Meltzer’s run on Green Arrow, this graphic novel follows Oliver Queen after his return from the dead as he revisits key moments and people from his past. With help from heroes like the Flash, he races to secure mementos that reveal what really matters to him as an archer, a father and a friend.

Brothers Charlie and Oliver Caruso work at an ultra exclusive private bank where clients must already be millionaires. Tempted by an unclaimed three million dollar account that seems victimless, they take the money and trigger a deadly chain of events involving the Secret Service, a relentless investigator and a secret that could cost them everything.

Young White House lawyer Michael Garrick thinks dating the president’s daughter is complicated enough. When a late night date leads them to witness something they were never meant to see, Michael is framed for murder and must uncover a conspiracy inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to clear his name.

Manhattan prosecutor Sara Tate and her defense attorney husband, Jared, are secretly ordered to win the same high stakes case or watch the other die. Forced onto opposite sides in court and at home, they must outmaneuver both their enemies and each other to survive the deadly game.

Fresh out of law school, Supreme Court clerk Ben Addison accidentally leaks the outcome of a confidential case and is blackmailed by the man he trusted. With help from his housemates and a fellow clerk, he races through Washington to undo the damage before his career and freedom are destroyed.