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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 political thrillers that weave contemporary terrorism and geopolitical conflict with biblical prophecy. His fiction spans multiple series including the David Shirazi and J.B. Collins novels, while he has also written extensively in non-fiction exploring themes related to faith and international affairs. With over two dozen books published since 2002, Rosenberg combines his background as a communications strategist with storytelling that appeals to readers seeking suspenseful narratives grounded in real-world tensions and theological perspectives.

David Shirazi Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2013)

Start with The Twelfth Imam and read in order.

Start this series with The Twelfth Imam

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The Twelfth Imam
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Tehran Initiative
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Damascus Countdown
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

J. B. Collins Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2017)

Start with The First Hostage and read in order.

Start this series with The First Hostage

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The First Hostage
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Third Target
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Without Warning
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Marcus Ryker Series

Ongoing

6 books (2018–2025)

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

Start this series with The Kremlin Conspiracy

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

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2006–2021)

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

Start this series with Epicenter

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

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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The Auschwitz Escape
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

Start this series with The Last Jihad

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The Last Jihad
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Last Days
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Ezekiel Option
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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The Copper Scroll
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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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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