David Shirazi books in order

Q: "How many books are in the David Shirazi series?"

"There are three books in the David Shirazi series, published between 2010 and 2013."

Q: "What is the first book in the David Shirazi series?"

"The first book in the David Shirazi series is The Twelfth Imam, published in 2010."

Q: "What is the David Shirazi series about?"

"The David Shirazi series follows a CIA operative of Iranian descent who infiltrates Iran's nuclear weapons program. The three books — The Twelfth Imam, The Tehran Initiative, and Damascus Countdown — deal with the threat of a nuclear Iran and the apocalyptic religious ideology driving its leaders."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Twelfth Imam	2010	Joel C. Rosenberg	Buy
2	The Tehran Initiative	2011	Joel C. Rosenberg	Buy
3	Damascus Countdown	2013	Joel C. Rosenberg	Buy

The David Shirazi series shifts Joel C. Rosenberg’s focus to Iran, following a CIA agent born to Iranian parents who goes undercover inside the country’s nuclear program. The three books published between 2010 and 2013 explore the intersection of religious extremism, nuclear proliferation, and espionage.

The series title character navigates a world where apocalyptic theology drives political decisions, a theme Rosenberg draws from his non-fiction research. The trilogy builds to Damascus Countdown, which brings the storyline to a resolution centered on the Syrian capital.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the David Shirazi series?

There are three books in the David Shirazi series, published between 2010 and 2013.

What is the first book in the David Shirazi series?

The first book in the David Shirazi series is The Twelfth Imam, published in 2010.

What is the David Shirazi series about?

The David Shirazi series follows a CIA operative of Iranian descent who infiltrates Iran’s nuclear weapons program. The three books — The Twelfth Imam, The Tehran Initiative, and Damascus Countdown — deal with the threat of a nuclear Iran and the apocalyptic religious ideology driving its leaders.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order