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Joel C. Rosenberg Reading Order

6 series · 26 books · Born 1967

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Joel C. Rosenberg is an American-Israeli author known for his gripping political thrillers that often weave together elements of terrorism and biblical prophecy. With a prolific career spanning from 2002 to 2025, he has published 26 books across six series, including the popular Marcus Ryker and J.B. Collins series. Among his most notable works is The Ezekiel Option, which garnered critical acclaim and a Gold Medallion Book Award.

David Shirazi Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2013)

Start with The Twelfth Imam and read in order.

#Title
1
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The Twelfth Imam
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Tehran Initiative
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Damascus Countdown
2013Buy 🇺🇸

J. B. Collins Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with The First Hostage and read in order.

#Title
1
The First Hostage
2015Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Third Target
2015Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Without Warning
2017Buy 🇺🇸

Marcus Ryker Series

Ongoing

6 books (2018–2025)

Start with The Kremlin Conspiracy, the first of 6 books in the Marcus Ryker series.

#Title
1
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The Kremlin Conspiracy
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Persian Gamble
2019Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Jerusalem Assassin
2020Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Beirut Protocol
2021Buy 🇺🇸
5
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The Libyan Diversion
2023Buy 🇺🇸
6
The Beijing Betrayal
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2006–2021)

Start with Epicenter, the first of 8 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
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Epicenter
2006Buy 🇺🇸
2
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Epicenter Study Guide
2009Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Inside the Revolution
2009Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Inside the Revival
2010Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Implosion
2012Buy 🇺🇸
6
Israel at War
2012Buy 🇺🇸
7
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The Invested Life
2012Buy 🇺🇸
8
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Enemies and Allies
2021Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

#Title
1
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The Auschwitz Escape
2014Buy 🇺🇸

The Last Jihad Series

Complete

5 books (2002–2008)

Start with The Last Jihad, the first of 5 books in the The Last Jihad series.

#Title
1
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The Last Jihad
2002Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Last Days
2003Buy 🇺🇸
3
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The Ezekiel Option
2005Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Copper Scroll
2006Buy 🇺🇸
5
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Dead Heat
2008Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Joel C. Rosenberg written?
Joel C. Rosenberg has written 26 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2002 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Joel C. Rosenberg series?
Here are the first books in Joel C. Rosenberg's series: David Shirazi: The Twelfth Imam; J. B. Collins: The First Hostage; Marcus Ryker: The Kremlin Conspiracy; Non-Fiction: Epicenter; The Last Jihad: The Last Jihad.
What order should I read Joel C. Rosenberg's books?
We recommend reading Joel C. Rosenberg's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Joel C. Rosenberg still writing new books?
Yes, Joel C. Rosenberg has 1 ongoing series: Marcus Ryker.

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