Brad Meltzer Reading Order
15 series · 146 books
Brad Meltzer is an accomplished novelist and comics writer who crafts intricate political and legal thrillers built around conspiracy narratives and hidden histories. Known for his Beecher White series and extensive work with DC Comics on properties like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Meltzer blends suspenseful storytelling with meticulous research across fiction, comics, and accessible biographical works for younger audiences. With nearly 140 books spanning multiple genres since 1997, he has established himself as a versatile creator who moves fluidly between adult mysteries, young adult fiction, and narrative non-fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete5 books (2001–2018)
Start with Natural Suspect, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Natural Suspect
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Aw Yeah Comics! Series
Likely Complete9 books (2014–2021)
Start with And... Action!(By: Art Baltazar), the first of 9 books in the Aw Yeah Comics! series.
Start this series with And... Action!(By: Art Baltazar)
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Beecher White/Culper Ring Series
Complete3 books (2011–2015)
Start with The Inner Circle and read in order.
Start this series with The Inner Circle
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8 Series
Complete8 books (2007–2011)
Start with The Long Way Home(By: Joss Whedon,Brian K. Vaughan), the first of 8 books in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8 series.
Start this series with The Long Way Home(By: Joss Whedon,Brian K. Vaughan)
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Children's Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Escape Artist/Zig & Nola Series
Ongoing3 books (2018–2026)
Start with The Escape Artist and read in order.
Start this series with The Escape Artist
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Graphic Novels Series
Ongoing2 books (2004–2024)
Start with Identity Crisis and read in order.
Start this series with Identity Crisis
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Complete8 books (2001–2007)
Start with Quiver(By: Kevin Smith), the first of 8 books in the Green Arrow Quiver series.
Start this series with Quiver(By: Kevin Smith)
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Green Arrow/Black Canary Series
Likely Complete6 books (2007–2021)
Start with For Better or Worse(With: Elliot S. Maggin), the first of 6 books in the Green Arrow/Black Canary series.
Start this series with For Better or Worse(With: Elliot S. Maggin)
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Justice League of America Series
Complete14 books (2008–2020)
Start with Lightning Saga(With: Geoff Johns), the first of 14 books in the Justice League of America series.
Start this series with Lightning Saga(With: Geoff Johns)
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Non-Fiction Series
Ongoing8 books (2010–2025)
Start with Heroes for My Son, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Heroes for My Son
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Ordinary People Change the World Series
Ongoing47 books (2014–2027)
Start with I am Abraham Lincoln, the first of 40 books in the Ordinary People Change the World series.
Start this series with I am Abraham Lincoln
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete8 books (1997–2016)
Start with The Tenth Justice, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Tenth Justice
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Stories Change the World Series
Likely Complete3 books (2022–2023)
Start with I Am Batman and read in order.
Start this series with I Am Batman
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Superman: Action Comics Series
Ongoing21 books (2017–2025)
Start with Men of Steel(By: Dan Jurgens), the first of 21 books in the Superman: Action Comics series.
Start this series with Men of Steel(By: Dan Jurgens)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Brad Meltzer written?
- Brad Meltzer has written 146 books across 15 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Brad Meltzer series?
- Here are the first books in Brad Meltzer's series: Anthologies: Natural Suspect; Aw Yeah Comics!: And... Action!(By: Art Baltazar); Beecher White/Culper Ring: The Inner Circle; Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8: The Long Way Home(By: Joss Whedon,Brian K. Vaughan); Escape Artist/Zig & Nola: The Escape Artist.
- What order should I read Brad Meltzer's books?
- We recommend reading Brad Meltzer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Brad Meltzer still writing new books?
- Yes, Brad Meltzer has 5 ongoing series: Escape Artist/Zig & Nola, Graphic Novels, Non-Fiction, Ordinary People Change the World, Superman: Action Comics.