(Meltzer, who occupies an honored place among the top name...)
Meltzer, who occupies an honored place among the top names in the thriller profession—the legal thriller and Washington D.C. intrigue specialists (Grisham, Baldacci, Martini, Turow, Lescroart) as well as Patterson, Kellerman, Deaver, and other masters of mainstream suspense—comes back strong with Dead Even, as adversarial husband and wife lawyers battle in the courtroom, each knowing that the other’s very life depends on the verdict.
(Charlie and Oliver Caruso are brothers who work at Greene...)
Charlie and Oliver Caruso are brothers who work at Greene & Greene, a private bank so exclusive you need two million dollars just to be a client. But when the door of success slams in their faces, they're faced with an offer they can't refuse: three million dollars in an abandoned account. No one knows it exists, and even better, it doesn't belong to anyone. It's a foolproof crime.
(Matthew Mercer and Harris Sandler are best friends-and bo...)
Matthew Mercer and Harris Sandler are best friends-and bored. After a decade in Washington, in the coveted roles of senior staffers to well-respected congressmen, idealism has given way to disillusionment. Until, that is, one of them discovers a secret game-the Zero Game. But what starts out as a fun wager between friends quickly become deadly when they find they're about to become the game's next victims.
(Landing a prestigious position as a Supreme Court clerk f...)
Landing a prestigious position as a Supreme Court clerk fresh out of Yale Law, Ben Addison is on the ultra-fast track to success—until he inadvertently shares a classified secret with the wrong listener. And now the anonymous blackmailer who made a killing with Ben's information is demanding more. Guilty of a criminal act, his golden future suddenly in jeopardy, Ben turns for help to his roommates—three close friends from childhood, each strategically placed near the seats of Washington power—and to his beautiful, whip-smart fellow clerk, Lisa Schulman.
History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time
(History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time...)
History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time is a non-fiction book written by Brad Meltzer. It contains a series of investigations into history’s greatest conspiracies.
(This book follows her from childhood to her first flying ...)
This book follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot. This engaging series is the perfect way to bring American history to life for young children, and to inspire them to strive and dream.
(Even when he was a kid, Albert Einstein did things his ow...)
Even when he was a kid, Albert Einstein did things his own way. He thought in pictures instead of words, and his special way of thinking helped him understand big ideas like the structure of music and why a compass always points north. Those ideas made him want to keep figuring out the secrets of the universe. Other people thought he was just a dreamer, but because of his curiosity, Einstein grew up to be one of the greatest scientists the world has ever known.
(A severed arm, found buried in the White House Rose Garde...)
A severed arm, found buried in the White House Rose Garden. A lethal message with terrible consequences for the Presidency. And a hidden secret in one family's past that will have repercussions for the entire nation.
(From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, there have b...)
From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, there have been more than two dozen assassination attempts on the President of the United States. Four have been successful. But now, Beecher White--the hero of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Inner Circle--discovers a killer in Washington, D.C., who's meticulously re-creating the crimes of these four men.
(Beecher White, a young archivist, spends his days working...)
Beecher White, a young archivist, spends his days working with the most important documents of the U.S. government. He has always been the keeper of other people's stories, never a part of the story himself... Until now. When Clementine Kaye, Beecher's first childhood crush, shows up at the National Archives asking for his help tracking down her long-lost father, Beecher tries to impress her by showing her the secret vault where the President of the United States privately reviews classified documents.
(When Helen Keller was very young, she got a rare disease ...)
When Helen Keller was very young, she got a rare disease that made her deaf and blind. Suddenly, she couldn't see or hear at all, and it was hard for her to communicate with anyone. But when she was six years old, she met someone who change her life forever: her teacher, Annie Sullivan. With Miss Sullivan's help, Helen learned how to speak sign language and read Braille. Armed with the ability to express herself, Helen grew up to be come a social activist, leading the fight for people with disabilities and so many other causes.
(Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by t...)
Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America.
(Each picture book in this series is a biography of a sign...)
Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that makes the person a role model for kids. The heroes are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, photos, a timeline, and a source list. This tenth book in the series features Jane Goodall, the scientist and conservationist who is famous for her work with chimpanzees.
(George Washington was one of the greatest leaders the wor...)
George Washington was one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known. He was never afraid to be the first to try something, from exploring the woods around his childhood home to founding a brand new nation, the United States of America. With his faith in the American people and tremendous bravery, he helped win the Revolutionary War and became the country’s first president.
(When Hazel Nash was six years old, her father taught her:...)
When Hazel Nash was six years old, her father taught her: mysteries need to be solved. He should know. Hazel's father is Jack Nash, the host of America's favorite conspiracy TV show, The House of Secrets. Even as a child, she loved hearing her dad's tall tales, especially the one about a leather book belonging to Benedict Arnold that was hidden in a corpse. Now, years later, Hazel wakes up in the hospital and remembers nothing, not even her own name.
(This volume focuses on Jim Henson, the creator of the Mup...)
This volume focuses on Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Jim Henson, for example, was always dreaming up something new, and always expressing his belief in the goodness of people. Henson was a born performer with a terrific sense of humor, and he used those talents to help create two of the most beloved programs in television history: The Muppet Show and Sesame Street.
(Gandhi's peaceful revolution is the focus of this picture...)
Gandhi's peaceful revolution is the focus of this picture book, part of the inspiring New York Times bestselling biography series about heroes. As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to fight back through quiet, peaceful protest. He took his methods with him from South Africa back to India, where he led a nonviolent revolution that freed his country from British rule.
(Neil Armstrong's journey to the moon is the focus of the ...)
Neil Armstrong's journey to the moon is the focus of the fifteenth picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great-the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves.
(The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, physicist and chemi...)
The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, physicist and chemist Marie Curie is the 19th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series about heroes. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos.
The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington
(Taking place during the most critical period of our natio...)
Taking place during the most critical period of our nation’s birth, The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George Washington’s character, but also illuminates the origins of America’s counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA.
Brad Meltzer is a bestselling American author who has written non-fiction and crime fiction. He is also a television show creator and a comic book writer.
Background
Brad Meltzer was born on April 1, 1970. He grew up in Brooklyn and Miami. His father, Stewart Meltzer, worked in the garment industry until they moved to Florida. His father began selling insurance and his mother, Teri Meltzer, found work in a furniture store. Brad has said writing creatively has always been a big part of his life.
Education
Meltzer graduated from the North Miami Beach Senior High School in 1988. He then attended the University of Michigan, where he received a Bachelor of Arts (high distinction) in 1992. Moreover, he became a Juris Doctor at Columbia University in 1996.
After graduating from the university, Meltzer got an offer from a magazine. However, the editor he wanted to work with was leaving, so he decided to put his focus into writing a novel instead. The book was called Fraternity and was never published after two dozen rejections. Meltzer found some work in 1994 when he co-authored the swearing-in oath that all AmeriCorps members accept. Meltzer sold the second novel he worked on while in law school, called The Tenth Justice. It was published in 1998 and became a New York Times Bestseller. The story follows Ben Addison, selected to be a clerk for a Supreme Court justice.
Dead Even was published in 1999. Sara Tate, an assistant District Attorney in Manhattan is threatened with a deadly demand. She must win the case to save the life of her husband Jared, who is also a lawyer. However, Jared has been given the same exact set of instructions. Since the publishing of Dead Even, Brad Meltzer has written a novel almost every year. He followed up his second book with 2001’s The First Council, about a lawyer at the White House who becomes involved with the President’s daughter. Everything goes peachy until they become witnesses to something no one was intended to see.
Brad Meltzer has since written The Millionaires, about two brothers with opposing personalities making a run with stolen money. He followed The Millionaires with The Identity Crisis, The Zero Game, The Book of Fate, The Book of Lies, and Heroes For My Son, and Heroes For My Daughter, both non-fiction works. He has also written The Inner Circle, published in 2011, about a childhood friend and the pair’s accidental find of George Washington’s 200 year old dictionary. His most recent novel was The Fifth Assassin, released in 2013.
Brad wrote a story for six Green Arrow comics #16-21 for DC Comics. He also was one of the artists that worked on a tribute book to Jeph Loeb who died young in life of cancer. The issue was Superman/Batman 26. In 2004 DC Comics published Identity Crisis, a comic book where chaos and risk of identities being revealed are reigning among the Justice League.
In 2004 The WB premiered a television series called Jack & Bobby. Brad Meltzer was a co-creator. The show focused on an older brother and his younger brother Bobby, who is often by himself. Bobby will one day be the President of the United States and serve for two terms in 2041. The series ran for 22 episodes and was not chosen to be renewed.
Meltzer agreed to write thirteen issues for the Justice League of America series in 2006. He also participated in a think tank for the Department of Homeland Security in a program that draws outsiders in for unique ideas and viewpoints on hypothetical situations. He received an Eisner Award for the first issue with Justice League in 2008. Brad agreed to sign on to do a three-comic arc on Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season Eight in the graphic novel series published by DarkHorse.
Meanwhile, History Channel offers Brad Meltzer’s Decoded which premiered on December 2, 2010. In this series, Brad goes and attempts to decode conspiracy theories and mysteries. He along with a team of investigators delve into the puzzles that have not been considered and surround us all in front of our very eyes. Decoded aired to mixed reviews from critics who derided the amount of content but admitted that it did help return the History Channel back towards its original content. The series aired for ten episodes and was picked up for a second season. The second season aired October 5, 2011 for thirteen episodes, the final episode investigating The Devil’s Playground in Alaska.
Brad Meltzer has also been heavily involved into restoring and fixing up the house in which Superman was created. The exterior and interior have been completely renovated and restored with the help of many people and donations. For his novel The Fifth Assassin, Brad consulted with President H.W. Bush. He even gave the writer a copy of a letter that he left for Bill Clinton when he became President and filled him on secret underground tunnels beneath the Lincoln Memorial connected to Camp David. The Fifth Assassin is about a copycat serial killer who is re-enacting the murders of famous presidential assassins. Brad Meltzer’s books have been translated into over 25 languages. Brad currently lives in Florida with his wife.