Brad Steiger

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Brad Steiger is a prolific American writer and author who has sold over 19 million books making him one of the best selling authors in history. Although primarily known as a paranormal researcher, Steiger has written biographies including a well-received biography of Rudolf Valentino, which was made into a feature film by British film maker Ken Russell.

Steiger began writing when he was a school teacher in his native Iowa when he had writings published in Fate Magazine and other popular publications. Throughout the 1960s Steiger emerged a successful author who co-wrote 22 books with other writers. By the 1970s Steiger achieved what some would consider icon status as a regular guest on talk shows such as Mike Douglas and others.