Ares Virus books in order

The Ares Virus series by John O'Brien is a post-apocalyptic trilogy about a deadly pandemic, beginning with Arctic Storm in 2016 and concluding with Phoenix Rising in 2017.
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Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Arctic Storm 2016 John O’Brien Buy
2 White Horse 2016 John O’Brien Buy
3 Phoenix Rising 2017 John O’Brien Buy

The Ares Virus series is a three-book post-apocalyptic story about a deadly pandemic and the survivors left in its wake. Arctic Storm (2016) sets the stage with the initial outbreak, and the tension builds through White Horse before reaching its conclusion in Phoenix Rising (2017). The trilogy is tightly plotted and moves quickly compared to O’Brien’s longer series.

Readers who enjoyed the A New World books will find familiar ground here, with O’Brien’s military background informing the tactical and survival elements. The shorter length makes the Ares Virus trilogy a good starting point for anyone curious about O’Brien’s post-apocalyptic fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ares Virus series?

There are three books in the Ares Virus series, published between 2016 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Ares Virus series?

The first book in the Ares Virus series is Arctic Storm, published in 2016.

What is the Ares Virus series about?

The Ares Virus series follows the outbreak and aftermath of a deadly virus. Arctic Storm (2016) begins with the initial crisis, White Horse (2016) continues as survivors try to regroup, and Phoenix Rising (2017) deals with the longer-term consequences. The series has a faster pace than O’Brien’s longer A New World saga.

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