Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous thrillers, including The Inner Circle , The Book of Fate , and The Escape Artist . He is also the author of bestselling nonfiction works such as The First Conspiracy and The Lincoln Conspiracy , as well as the popular children's "Ordinary People Change the World" series. One of the few authors to achieve bestseller status across multiple genres--fiction, nonfiction, advice, children's books, and comic books (including Justice League of America , for which he won the Eisner Award)--Meltzer is also a television host and producer, known for Brad Meltzer's Decoded and Lost History . Named one of The Hollywood Reporter 's 25 Most Powerful Authors, he has been widely recognized for his impact across storytelling mediums. Brad Ricca is the Edgar-nominated author of five books, including True Raiders, Olive the Lionheart , Mrs. Sherlock Holmes , and the award-winning Super Boys. His independent film Last Son won a Silver Ace Award. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio.