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.