James Abel Reading Order
1 series Β· 4 books
James Abel is the thriller pen name of acclaimed American author Bob Reiss, who launched the Joe Rush series beginning with White Plague in 2015. His novels follow a globe-trotting protagonist navigating dangerous investigations across remote and exotic settings, from polar regions to South American jungles, delivering intense action and high-stakes suspense. Abel's work combines meticulous research with propulsive plotting to create immersive thrillers grounded in real-world threats.
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Joe Rush Series
Complete4 books (2015β2017)
James Abel's Joe Rush series consists of four thrillers published between 2015 and 2017, following protagonist Joe Rush through high-stakes investigations involving biological threats and scientific mysteries. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Protocol Zero and continuing through White Plague, Cold Silence, and Vector. Each installment builds on the previous stories while delivering self-contained suspenseful narratives. This finished series is ideal for readers who enjoy fast-paced mystery and thriller fiction grounded in scientific elements.
Start with Protocol Zero, the first of 4 books in the Joe Rush series.
Start this series with Protocol Zero
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Protocol Zero |
| 2 | White Plague |
| 3 | Cold Silence |
| 4 | Vector |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has James Abel written?
- James Abel has written 4 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 2015 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each James Abel series?
- Here are the first books in James Abel's series: Joe Rush: Protocol Zero.
- Are James Abel's series complete?
- James Abel has 1 completed series.

