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An instant New York Times bestseller! ""A thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns, gripping from the first page to the last. Hugely enjoyable. The perfect book to meet Zig & Nola."" -- Alex Michaelides, New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer is back with his thrilling Zig and Nola series, unraveling a shocking cold case with a personal--and deadly--twist. Andrew Fechmeier is a master at hiding. He'd better be--he's spent decades concealing a secret that could get him killed. So when he's diagnosed with a terminal disease, he heads for the local funeral home carrying the blue suit he eventually wants to be buried in. But what no one knows is that Fechmeier secretly tucked something inside, turning the suit into a final, untraceable hiding spot. It's a perfect plan. Until Fetch is brutally murdered by a mysterious killer who will stop at nothing to find the priceless object hidden in the suit. Wasting no time, the cunning but unconventional Roddy LaPointe opens an investigation into Fetch's murder, recruiting help from his friend, the brilliant ""Zig"" Zigarowski. But it doesn't take long for Zig to discover the real reason Roddy cares so much about this case: Fetch's death is tied to Roddy's mother, who was murdered decades earlier. As the relentless killer closes in, Roddy's twin sister--the enigmatic and volatile Nola Brown--starts investigating for herself, uncovering a sinister plot that reveals their mother's dark history, the true identity of her killer, and the shocking secret behind her death. Don't turn your back on The Viper. ""The Viper is a pulse pounding adventure that takes you on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human heart."" -- S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of All the Sinners Bleed and King of Ashes ""Expertly crafted and charged with tension, Meltzer delivers exactly what readers crave: a killer story from a true master of the craft. Smart, sharp, and undeniably gripping--this is Meltzer doing what he does best."" -- Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Sky Mourning

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""Brad Meltzer returns with The Viper, a taut and twist-filled thriller that hits with precision and power on every page! Expertly crafted and charged with tension, Meltzer delivers exactly what readers crave: a killer story from a true master of the craft. Smart, sharp, and undeniably gripping - this is Meltzer doing what he does best. Don't wait! Add The Viper to the top of your reading list!"" - Jack Carr, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Red Sky Mourning ""The Viper is Brad Meltzer's third novel to feature his immensely likeable protagonists, Zig and Nola. What did the teenage members of the Breakfast Club steal? Who is killing them one by one? To solve this mystery, Meltzer takes you on a thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns, gripping from the first page to the last. Hugely enjoyable. The perfect book to meet Zig & Nola."" - Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient ""A twisty, twisted puzzle box of a book. Once you lock in with this mystery, all you can do is try to keep up with Meltzer's deeply smart, fabulously flawed characters until the very last reveal."" - Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author ""The Viper is a pulse pounding adventure that takes you on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human heart."" - S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of All the Sinners Bleed and King of Ashes ""Meltzer's high-octane third thriller...starts strong and never takes its foot off the gas....Meltzer infuses the action with an embarrassment of jaw-dropping plot twists."" - Publishers Weekly ""Dark and quirky fun."" - Kirkus ""This is Meltzer at his finest, with a tightly constructed conspiracy, colorful characters, a deeply evil villain, and the kind of satisfying payoff that leaves the reader with a pounding pulse and a grin on their face. Tremendous."" - Booklist

""Brad Meltzer returns with The Viper, a taut and twist-filled thriller that hits with precision and power on every page! Expertly crafted and charged with tension, Meltzer delivers exactly what readers crave: a killer story from a true master of the craft. Smart, sharp, and undeniably gripping - this is Meltzer doing what he does best. Don't wait! Add The Viper to the top of your reading list!"" -- Jack Carr, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Red Sky Mourning ""The Viper is a pulse pounding adventure that takes you on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human heart."" -- S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of All the Sinners Bleed and King of Ashes ""The Viper is Brad Meltzer's third novel to feature his immensely likeable protagonists, Zig and Nola. What did the teenage members of the Breakfast Club steal? Who is killing them one by one? To solve this mystery, Meltzer takes you on a thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns, gripping from the first page to the last. Hugely enjoyable. The perfect book to meet Zig & Nola."" -- Alex Michaelides, New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient ""The Lightning Rod is my favorite Brad Meltzer novel--so far--and that's high, high praise. The book is a one-of-a-kind thrill ride with half a dozen memorable characters. My personal favorite is Zig, but Waggs, Roddy and Nola aren't far behind."" -- James Patterson ""Nola Brown is one of recent fiction's all-time great characters, and Meltzer's subtle pacing and narrative charm mean we can't take our eyes off her for a single moment--trust me, this is a terrific, compelling, unputdownable thriller."" -- Lee Child ""No other A+ author whips up better dialogue than Meltzer. But it's his characters who most excite and engage. Nola and Zig will pull you into a story as entertaining as any by David Baldacci. And Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."" -- A. J. Finn ""This novel is like a launched torpedo slashing through 400 pages of deep water before reaching impact. Enjoy one of the best thriller rides ever."" -- David Baldacci on The Escape Artist ""Brad Meltzer has done it again! The Escape Artist is an exciting, cutting-edge thriller you will not be able to put down. If you love twists, tension, and tons of amazing characters, treat yourself to this gripping tale by one of the absolute best in the business."" -- Brad Thor ""Government secrets fuel Meltzer's exciting Lightning Rod...a rip-roaring, energetic thriller that begins on a high note and only accelerates....Meltzer... strikes gold again."" -- Sun Sentinel (Florida) ""Enigmatic and mysterious, Nola is a force. Great plotting. Great characters. The Lightning Rod is Meltzer at his finest."" -- Karin Slaughter ""[A] character-rich adventure... With entangled family tragedies that go back several years and childhood traumas that extend into the present, the plot of The Lightning Rod overflows--and thrills."" -- Wall Street Journal ""Zig and Nola are back in this fast-moving thriller laced with blood and wit... The characters are delightful... There's plenty of clever dialogue and details... A smart crime package, both funny and serious."" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ""Meltzer is back with another twisting, suspense-filled story, and so too is his prized protagonist, Nola, who remains as fascinating as ever...[Meltzer's plot] moves at breakneck speed...Bottom line: this is Meltzer's best work to date, and the sky is the limit for this series moving forward."" -- Real Book Spy ""[An] exciting sequel. . . . Meltzer makes his leads emotionally plausible. One hopes Zig and Nola will be back soon."" -- Publishers Weekly ""There are few authors who do dialogue that is as sharp and witty as Brad Meltzer does in The Lightning Rod... The characters, plot, pace, and premise work together like a well-rehearsed orchestra. Meltzer is a master storyteller and a superb wordsmith."" -- Nelson DeMille ""As close to perfect as a thriller can get. Nola and Zig make for an appealing, polished pairing, a key component in making The Lightning Rod terrific in all respects."" -- Providence Journal ""Meltzer likes his conspiracy stories, and he puts a lot of work into them, but he seems to love his characters just as much. Zig and Nola are two of his strongest characters, and it feels like there are plenty more stories to be told about them."" -- Booklist ""Meltzer is a master and this is his best. Not since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo have you seen a character like this. Get ready to meet Nola. If you've never tried Meltzer, this is the one."" -- Harlan Coben on The Escape Artist ""The Escape Artist has a magic trick up its sleeve. Part Lisbeth Salander, part Homeland's Carrie Mathison. One of the most memorable characters I've read in years. Look out--Nola's coming. This is Meltzer in peak form."" -- Lisa Scottoline ""The Escape Artist is Brad Meltzer's best book in years... Meltzer weaves a stellar tale of history, government-insider knowledge, and thrills... the rare novel that one wants to read fast while also needing to go slow to savor every word."" -- Associated Press ""The Escape Artist is a slingshot of a novel. Brad Meltzer expertly pulls it back and lets it go, propelling the unlikeliest of heroes forward in a high stakes, high tension thriller that never lets you catch your breath. My advice: Buckle up!"" -- Michael Connelly ""A throat-clenching masterpiece of suspense-and damned ingenious to boot. My jaw dropped once more--and so will yours."" -- James Rollins on The Escape Artist ""Gripping... a true page-turner."" -- Library Journal (starred review) on The Escape Artist

""Brad Meltzer returns with The Viper, a taut and twist-filled thriller that hits with precision and power on every page! Expertly crafted and charged with tension, Meltzer delivers exactly what readers crave: a killer story from a true master of the craft. Smart, sharp, and undeniably gripping - this is Meltzer doing what he does best. Don't wait! Add The Viper to the top of your reading list!"" - Jack Carr, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Red Sky Mourning ""The Viper is Brad Meltzer's third novel to feature his immensely likeable protagonists, Zig and Nola. What did the teenage members of the Breakfast Club steal? Who is killing them one by one? To solve this mystery, Meltzer takes you on a thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns, gripping from the first page to the last. Hugely enjoyable. The perfect book to meet Zig & Nola."" - Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient ""A twisty, twisted puzzle box of a book. Once you lock in with this mystery, all you can do is try to keep up with Meltzer's deeply smart, fabulously flawed characters until the very last reveal."" - Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author ""The Viper is a pulse pounding adventure that takes you on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human heart."" - S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of All the Sinners Bleed and King of Ashes ""Meltzer's high-octane third thriller...starts strong and never takes its foot off the gas....Meltzer infuses the action with an embarrassment of jaw-dropping plot twists."" - Publishers Weekly ""Dark and quirky fun."" - Kirkus ""This is Meltzer at his finest, with a tightly constructed conspiracy, colorful characters, a deeply evil villain, and the kind of satisfying payoff that leaves the reader with a pounding pulse and a grin on their face. Tremendous."" - Booklist ""Meltzer's intense, mazelike thriller is full of twists."" - Washington Post, ""Best New Books"" ""Meltzer unleashes twist after twist, each one sharper than the last, building toward a finale that's as emotionally devastating as it is jaw-dropping."" - The Real Book Spy

""Brad Meltzer returns with The Viper, a taut and twist-filled thriller that hits with precision and power on every page! Expertly crafted and charged with tension, Meltzer delivers exactly what readers crave: a killer story from a true master of the craft. Smart, sharp, and undeniably gripping - this is Meltzer doing what he does best. Don't wait! Add The Viper to the top of your reading list!"" -- Jack Carr, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Red Sky Mourning ""The Viper is a pulse pounding adventure that takes you on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human heart."" -- S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of All the Sinners Bleed and King of Ashes ""The Viper is Brad Meltzer's third novel to feature his immensely likeable protagonists, Zig and Nola. What did the teenage members of the Breakfast Club steal? Who is killing them one by one? To solve this mystery, Meltzer takes you on a thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns, gripping from the first page to the last. Hugely enjoyable. The perfect book to meet Zig & Nola."" -- Alex Michaelides, New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient ""A twisty, twisted puzzle box of a book. Once you lock in with this mystery, all you can do is try to keep up with Meltzer's deeply smart, fabulously flawed characters until the very last reveal."" -- Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author ""The Lightning Rod is my favorite Brad Meltzer novel--so far--and that's high, high praise. The book is a one-of-a-kind thrill ride with half a dozen memorable characters. My personal favorite is Zig, but Waggs, Roddy and Nola aren't far behind."" -- James Patterson ""Nola Brown is one of recent fiction's all-time great characters, and Meltzer's subtle pacing and narrative charm mean we can't take our eyes off her for a single moment--trust me, this is a terrific, compelling, unputdownable thriller."" -- Lee Child ""No other A+ author whips up better dialogue than Meltzer. But it's his characters who most excite and engage. Nola and Zig will pull you into a story as entertaining as any by David Baldacci. And Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."" -- A. J. Finn ""This novel is like a launched torpedo slashing through 400 pages of deep water before reaching impact. Enjoy one of the best thriller rides ever."" -- David Baldacci on The Escape Artist ""Brad Meltzer has done it again! The Escape Artist is an exciting, cutting-edge thriller you will not be able to put down. If you love twists, tension, and tons of amazing characters, treat yourself to this gripping tale by one of the absolute best in the business."" -- Brad Thor ""Government secrets fuel Meltzer's exciting Lightning Rod...a rip-roaring, energetic thriller that begins on a high note and only accelerates....Meltzer... strikes gold again."" -- Sun Sentinel (Florida) ""Enigmatic and mysterious, Nola is a force. Great plotting. Great characters. The Lightning Rod is Meltzer at his finest."" -- Karin Slaughter ""[A] character-rich adventure... With entangled family tragedies that go back several years and childhood traumas that extend into the present, the plot of The Lightning Rod overflows--and thrills."" -- Wall Street Journal ""Zig and Nola are back in this fast-moving thriller laced with blood and wit... The characters are delightful... There's plenty of clever dialogue and details... A smart crime package, both funny and serious."" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ""Meltzer is back with another twisting, suspense-filled story, and so too is his prized protagonist, Nola, who remains as fascinating as ever...[Meltzer's plot] moves at breakneck speed...Bottom line: this is Meltzer's best work to date, and the sky is the limit for this series moving forward."" -- Real Book Spy ""[An] exciting sequel. . . . Meltzer makes his leads emotionally plausible. One hopes Zig and Nola will be back soon."" -- Publishers Weekly ""There are few authors who do dialogue that is as sharp and witty as Brad Meltzer does in The Lightning Rod... The characters, plot, pace, and premise work together like a well-rehearsed orchestra. Meltzer is a master storyteller and a superb wordsmith."" -- Nelson DeMille ""As close to perfect as a thriller can get. Nola and Zig make for an appealing, polished pairing, a key component in making The Lightning Rod terrific in all respects."" -- Providence Journal ""Meltzer likes his conspiracy stories, and he puts a lot of work into them, but he seems to love his characters just as much. Zig and Nola are two of his strongest characters, and it feels like there are plenty more stories to be told about them."" -- Booklist ""Meltzer is a master and this is his best. Not since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo have you seen a character like this. Get ready to meet Nola. If you've never tried Meltzer, this is the one."" -- Harlan Coben on The Escape Artist ""The Escape Artist has a magic trick up its sleeve. Part Lisbeth Salander, part Homeland's Carrie Mathison. One of the most memorable characters I've read in years. Look out--Nola's coming. This is Meltzer in peak form."" -- Lisa Scottoline ""The Escape Artist is Brad Meltzer's best book in years... Meltzer weaves a stellar tale of history, government-insider knowledge, and thrills... the rare novel that one wants to read fast while also needing to go slow to savor every word."" -- Associated Press ""The Escape Artist is a slingshot of a novel. Brad Meltzer expertly pulls it back and lets it go, propelling the unlikeliest of heroes forward in a high stakes, high tension thriller that never lets you catch your breath. My advice: Buckle up!"" -- Michael Connelly ""A throat-clenching masterpiece of suspense-and damned ingenious to boot. My jaw dropped once more--and so will yours."" -- James Rollins on The Escape Artist ""Gripping... a true page-turner."" -- Library Journal (starred review) on The Escape Artist

""A twisty, twisted puzzle box of a book. Once you lock in with this mystery, all you can do is try to keep up with Meltzer's deeply smart, fabulously flawed characters until the very last reveal."" -- Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author ""Brad Meltzer returns with The Viper, a taut and twist-filled thriller that hits with precision and power on every page! Expertly crafted and charged with tension, Meltzer delivers exactly what readers crave: a killer story from a true master of the craft. Smart, sharp, and undeniably gripping - this is Meltzer doing what he does best. Don't wait! Add The Viper to the top of your reading list!"" -- Jack Carr, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Red Sky Mourning ""The Viper is a pulse pounding adventure that takes you on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human heart."" -- S.A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of All the Sinners Bleed and King of Ashes ""The Viper is Brad Meltzer's third novel to feature his immensely likeable protagonists, Zig and Nola. What did the teenage members of the Breakfast Club steal? Who is killing them one by one? To solve this mystery, Meltzer takes you on a thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns, gripping from the first page to the last. Hugely enjoyable. The perfect book to meet Zig & Nola."" -- Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient ""The Lightning Rod is my favorite Brad Meltzer novel--so far--and that's high, high praise. The book is a one-of-a-kind thrill ride with half a dozen memorable characters. My personal favorite is Zig, but Waggs, Roddy and Nola aren't far behind."" -- James Patterson ""Nola Brown is one of recent fiction's all-time great characters, and Meltzer's subtle pacing and narrative charm mean we can't take our eyes off her for a single moment--trust me, this is a terrific, compelling, unputdownable thriller."" -- Lee Child ""No other A+ author whips up better dialogue than Meltzer. But it's his characters who most excite and engage. Nola and Zig will pull you into a story as entertaining as any by David Baldacci. And Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."" -- A. J. Finn ""This novel is like a launched torpedo slashing through 400 pages of deep water before reaching impact. Enjoy one of the best thriller rides ever."" -- David Baldacci on The Escape Artist ""Brad Meltzer has done it again! The Escape Artist is an exciting, cutting-edge thriller you will not be able to put down. If you love twists, tension, and tons of amazing characters, treat yourself to this gripping tale by one of the absolute best in the business."" -- Brad Thor ""Government secrets fuel Meltzer's exciting Lightning Rod...a rip-roaring, energetic thriller that begins on a high note and only accelerates....Meltzer... strikes gold again."" -- Sun Sentinel (Florida) ""Enigmatic and mysterious, Nola is a force. Great plotting. Great characters. The Lightning Rod is Meltzer at his finest."" -- Karin Slaughter ""[A] character-rich adventure... With entangled family tragedies that go back several years and childhood traumas that extend into the present, the plot of The Lightning Rod overflows--and thrills."" -- Wall Street Journal ""Zig and Nola are back in this fast-moving thriller laced with blood and wit... The characters are delightful... There's plenty of clever dialogue and details... A smart crime package, both funny and serious."" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ""Meltzer is back with another twisting, suspense-filled story, and so too is his prized protagonist, Nola, who remains as fascinating as ever...[Meltzer's plot] moves at breakneck speed...Bottom line: this is Meltzer's best work to date, and the sky is the limit for this series moving forward."" -- Real Book Spy ""[An] exciting sequel. . . . Meltzer makes his leads emotionally plausible. One hopes Zig and Nola will be back soon."" -- Publishers Weekly ""There are few authors who do dialogue that is as sharp and witty as Brad Meltzer does in The Lightning Rod... The characters, plot, pace, and premise work together like a well-rehearsed orchestra. Meltzer is a master storyteller and a superb wordsmith."" -- Nelson DeMille ""As close to perfect as a thriller can get. Nola and Zig make for an appealing, polished pairing, a key component in making The Lightning Rod terrific in all respects."" -- Providence Journal ""Meltzer likes his conspiracy stories, and he puts a lot of work into them, but he seems to love his characters just as much. Zig and Nola are two of his strongest characters, and it feels like there are plenty more stories to be told about them."" -- Booklist ""Meltzer is a master and this is his best. Not since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo have you seen a character like this. Get ready to meet Nola. If you've never tried Meltzer, this is the one."" -- Harlan Coben on The Escape Artist ""The Escape Artist has a magic trick up its sleeve. Part Lisbeth Salander, part Homeland's Carrie Mathison. One of the most memorable characters I've read in years. Look out--Nola's coming. This is Meltzer in peak form."" -- Lisa Scottoline ""The Escape Artist is Brad Meltzer's best book in years... Meltzer weaves a stellar tale of history, government-insider knowledge, and thrills... the rare novel that one wants to read fast while also needing to go slow to savor every word."" -- Associated Press ""The Escape Artist is a slingshot of a novel. Brad Meltzer expertly pulls it back and lets it go, propelling the unlikeliest of heroes forward in a high stakes, high tension thriller that never lets you catch your breath. My advice: Buckle up!"" -- Michael Connelly ""A throat-clenching masterpiece of suspense-and damned ingenious to boot. My jaw dropped once more--and so will yours."" -- James Rollins on The Escape Artist ""Gripping... a true page-turner."" -- Library Journal (starred review) on The Escape Artist

Author Information

Brad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod and twelve other bestselling thrillers. He also writes nonfiction books like The JFK Conspiracy, and the Ordinary People Change the World kids book series. Brad is also the host of Brad Meltzer's Decoded on the History Channel and is responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag with his show, Brad Meltzer's Lost History.

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