Brad Meltzer

Writer · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1970 · age 56

Brad Meltzer is an American novelist, non-fiction writer, TV show creator, and comic book author.

Brad Meltzer is read about 133 times a day, in 11 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 18 September 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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A life in dates

2022“Years ago, his stepdad had told him that anyone who drives a BMW has a small penis.”In their wordsPrologue (p. 2)Read the whole statement

“As Huck’s about to learn, the worst prisons are the ones we create for ourselves.”In their wordsChapter 104 (p. 387)Read the whole statement

2018“Even when you’re ready for it, nothing sneaks up on you like grief.”In their wordsChapter 1 (p. 10)Read the whole statement

“302 phone number. Delaware. Truthfully, I didn’t think they allowed anyone to live in Delaware anymore.”In their wordsChapter 2 (p. 19)Read the whole statement

“He felt…good, which should’ve been a sign. If life taught Zig anything, it’s that the universe saves its best punches for when you least expect it.”In their wordsChapter 31 (p. 156; ellipsis as in the book)Read the whole statement

“I hate watching cable news; it makes you dumber.”In their wordsChapter 41 (p. 194)Read the whole statement

1970Born1 April 1970

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Meltzer in a 2003 publicity photo

Meltzer at a 2019 Library of Congress "National Book Festival Presents" series event

In their own words 4

Brad Meltzer

4 statements, newest first

Years ago, during her first visit, Nola came here to do good, to set things right.
2022 · Chapter 92 (p. 340), Own words
You’re telling me you can hack into an FBI agent’s phone?”“Only when they’re dumb enough to use their personal one instead of a secure line.
2018 · Chapter 2 (p. 19), Own words
In every life, whatever you do, you either destroy or create.
2018 · Chapter 4 (p. 30), Own words

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About this person

His novels touch on the political thriller, legal thriller and conspiracy fiction genres, while he has also written superhero comics for DC Comics, and periodically Marvel Comics, and a series of short biographies of prominent people for young readers.

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United States