Best Selling Books by Brad Meltzer

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. In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington’s bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York, William Tryon, and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself. This is the story of the secret plot and how it was revealed. It is a story of leaders, liars, counterfeiters, and jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how hard the battle was for George Washington and how close America was to losing the Revolutionary War. In this historical page-turner, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer teams up with American history writer and documentary television producer, Josh Mensch to unravel the shocking true story behind what has previously been a footnote in the pages of history. Drawing on extensive research, Meltzer and Mensch capture in riveting detail how George Washington not only defeated the most powerful military force in the world, but also uncovered the secret plot against him in the tumultuous days leading up to July 4, 1776. Praise for The First Conspiracy: "This is American history at its finest, a gripping story of spies, killers, counterfeiters, traitors and a mysterious prostitute who may or may not have even existed. Anyone with an interest in American history will love this book." —Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God “A wonderful book about leadership and it shows why George Washington and his moral lessons are just as vital today. What a book. You’ll love it.” —former president George H.W. Bush

Novelist Brad Meltzer''s #1 New York Times best-selling miniseries that rocked the DC Universe and influenced new storylines for years to come. When Sue Dibny, wife of the Elongated Man, is murdered in her own home, the superhero community is devastated. They come together in mourning, hold their loved ones closer, and immediately begin a worldwide search to find her killer. But a handful of heroes think they already know who murdered Sue Dibny. Years ago, to protect Sue and others like her from super-villains, Green Arrow, Hawkman, Black Canary, the Atom and Zatanna crossed a line. Now, their long-buried secret will break the superhero community apart. Collects IDENTITY CRISIS #1-7.

Becoming an expert marksman with a bow and arrow while stranded on a desert island, wealthy industrialist Oliver Queen took the identity of the swashbuckling hero Green Arrow until his selfless death. But years later, after a miraculous resurrection, Oliver has returned to recapture his life. Embarking on a journey through his past, the Emerald Archer reflects on his decisions and actions as he goes about retrieving items of sentimental value from his history. Now after encounters with the Flash, Green Lantern, and Solomon Grundy, the Green Arrow reveals hidden secrets from his past as he prepares for the future with his estranged son, Connor Hawke, and longtime lover the Black Canary.

Best-selling author Brad Meltzer delivers a special stand-alone issue with guest artist extraordinaire Gene Ha (THE AUTHORITY, TOP TEN)! Two JLAers are buried alive!

#1 New York Times best-selling novelist Brad Meltzer’s seminal Green Arrow story is back in this deluxe-edition graphic novel! What do you do when you’re back from the dead? Road trip. With a second chance at life, Oliver Queen has some unfinished business. Green Arrow must find the lost treasures of his first life to preserve his past and discover what his new life means. Roy Harper, his former ward now known as Arsenal, joins him as they cross the country, encountering the likes of the Shade, Solomon Grundy and even the pathetic Catman! Along the way, Ollie finds out what is truly important to him… Featuring Brad Meltzer’s DC Comics debut and the acclaimed art team of Phil Hester and Ande Parks, GREEN ARROW: THE ARCHER QUEST DELUXE EDITION collects GREEN ARROW #16-21.

New York Times bestselling authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch adapt their instant bestseller, The Nazi Conspiracy, for young readers to bring them the heart-pounding story of the assassination plot that nearly changed the course of history. It''s 1943. Nazi Germany and its Axis power allies are ravaging Europe and the Pacific with a terrible war. At this juncture, President Franklin Roosevelt has one critical goal: a face-to-face meeting with his allies, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. The first ever meeting of the "Big Three" is set to take place in Tehran, Iran, where the leaders of the three great superpowers will discuss and decide on some of the most crucial strategic details of the war. But when the Nazis learn about the meeting, they form their own secret, deadly plan: an assassination plot that would forever change history...if they''re successful. This riveting true story, filled with daring rescues and high stakes intrigue, explains how this pivotal meeting in Tehran changed the course of World War II, and how the Nazi conspiracy to assassinate the Allied leaders nearly led to world-shattering disaster. Renowned authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch bring their New York Times bestseller, The Nazi Conspiracy, to young readers for the first time with this action-packed page-turner that offers an informative overview of World War II and details the heart-pounding true story of the Nazi plot to assassinate Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill at the height of World War II. Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills, so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future.

The most anticipated book of the year is finally here! Best-selling author Brad Meltzer broke the JLA down in the top-selling, critically acclaimed Identity Crisis Ñ and now he puts all the pieces back together again! Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. The core heroes of the DCU are back Ñ but after Infinite Crisis, where do they stand with each other? Here''s the definitive answer, brought to you with the brilliant art of Ed Benes, George Perez, Jim Lee, J.H. Williams, Gene Ha, Dick Giordano, Eric Wright, Tony Harris, Kevin Maguire, Dan Jurgens, Howard Porter, Luke McDonnell, Rags Morales, Ethan Van Sciver, Phil Jimenez and others.Join us for this historic and unforgettable new beginning of the Justice League of America as we look at the past, present and future of the World''s Greatest Super Heroes!

Following The Inner Circle and The Fifth Assassin, #1 bestselling author Brad Meltzer returns with . . . THE PRESIDENT''S SHADOW To most, it looks like Beecher White has an ordinary job. A young staffer with the National Archives in Washington, D.C., he''s responsible for safekeeping the government''s most important documents...and, sometimes, its most closely held secrets. But there are a powerful few who know his other role. Beecher is a member of the Culper Ring, a 200-year-old secret society founded by George Washington and charged with protecting the Presidency. Now, the current Commander in Chief needs the Culper Ring''s help. The alarming discovery of an arm buried on the grounds of the White House has the President''s team in a rightful panic. Who buried the arm? How did they get past White House security? And most importantly: What''s the message hidden in the arm''s closed fist? Indeed, the puzzle inside has a clearly intended recipient, and it isn''t the President. It''s Beecher himself. Beecher''s investigation will take him back to one of our country''s greatest secrets and point him toward the long, carefully hidden truth about the most shocking history of all: that of the family. This advanced preview features an excerpt from Brad Meltzer''s highly anticipated new novel The President''s Shadow, coming June 16th, 2015. Also featured is Meltzer and renowned artist/designer Chip Kidd''s retelling of a tale from Detective Comics #27 (the first appearance of Batman), taken from the spectacular graphic novel, Batman: A Celebration of 75 Years.

The Earth has a new world order in which Batman and Superman rule with an iron fist. Humankind has a choice: obey or die! But a resistance is formed against these dictators! Will these unlikely freedom fighters save the world or destroy it? Also, the World''s Finest heroes take on a squad of revenge-seeking heroes on the hunt for the murderer of one of their teammates - and their top suspects are Batman and Superman. Collects SUPERMAN/BATMAN issues #14-26.

Best-selling author Brad Meltzer and comics mega-star Geoff Johns join forces for the ultimate team-up in part 1 of the 5-part JLA/JSA crossover ''The Lightning Saga''! Uncover the mystery of who Trident is and how his identity crisis will have ramifications stretching into the far future!

Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman join Green Lantern, Black Canary and Arsenal against the unstoppable force of a villain reborn. Solomon Grundy is back and he''s madderÑand more diabolicalÑthan ever! When the dust settles, who will control the all-new Amazo?

"Oliver Queen has recently returned from the dead, and like all iconic ghosts, he''s looking to get closure on some unfinished business. Packing his bags and hitting the road, Green Arrow will travel cross country with his old apprentice, now known as Arsenal, in search of lost treasures. Alongside encounters with Shade, Solomon Grundy, and Catman, Green Arrow will discover what it means to really live a life worth living"--Provided by publisher.

Who says you can never go home again? In part 3 of the 6-part "Archer''s Quest," Arsenal and Green Arrow take a trip to their old estate, and Ollie discovers a new resident in the Arrowcave! How can Green Arrow possibly take down the zombie juggernaut known as Solomon Grundy?

C''è una stanza negli Archivi Nazionali di Washington in cui nessuno, tranne il presidente degli Stati Uniti, può entrare. È una stanza piccola, dipinta di bianco, arredata semplicemente. All''apparenza nulla di speciale. Ma custodisce segreti terribili, segreti che possono portare alla morte. Tutti la chiamano la Cripta. Beecher White è un giovane archivista timido e impacciato, da sempre è incuriosito da quella stanza e dai suoi misteri. Una mattina, incaricato di preparare il materiale per la visita presidenziale, riesce finalmente a entrarvi. E per puro caso, fa una scoperta sconvolgente: nascosto nell''imbottitura di una sedia, si nasconde un libro, antico di duecento anni, appartenuto a George Washington. Un libro che da allora si tramanda solo dalla mano di un presidente degli Stati Uniti all''altro. Tra le sue pagine è sepolta la storia di una società segreta, una società che affonda le sue radici nelle pieghe lontane del tempo e i cui membri sono pronti a uccidere senza pietà chiunque cerchi di svelare la loro esistenza. Beecher si trova all''improvviso catapultato in una rete di inganni, trame e sangue. La sua vita è in pericolo e l''unico modo per salvarsi è scoprire la vera storia del libro e dei suoi pericolosi custodi? A un solo giorno dall''uscita L''archivio proibito ha battuto tutti i record, balzando immediatamente al primo posto della classifica dei libri più venduti del «New York Times». Brad Meltzer, all''apice della sua ispirazione, ha costruito un thriller elettrizzante e ingegnoso sui segreti della storia e la magia dei libri.