The Last Jihad books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Last Jihad series?"

"There are five books in the The Last Jihad series, published between 2002 and 2008."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Last Jihad series?"

"The first book in the The Last Jihad series is The Last Jihad, published in 2002."

Q: "Why did The Last Jihad attract attention upon its release?"

"The Last Jihad was written nine months before the September 11, 2001 attacks but opens with a kamikaze attack on an American city. When it was published in 2002, the parallels to real events generated significant media attention and made it a bestseller."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Last Jihad	2002	Joel C. Rosenberg	Buy
2	The Last Days	2003	Joel C. Rosenberg	Buy
3	The Ezekiel Option	2005	Joel C. Rosenberg	Buy
4	The Copper Scroll	2006	Joel C. Rosenberg	Buy
5	Dead Heat	2008	Joel C. Rosenberg	Buy

The Last Jihad series launched Joel C. Rosenberg’s career with a debut that seemed to predict real-world events. The five books follow White House advisor Jon Bennett through scenarios involving terrorism, nuclear threats, and Middle Eastern politics that often proved eerily prescient. The series ran from 2002 to 2008, with each book raising the geopolitical stakes.

Rosenberg’s background in Middle Eastern politics and his work with Israeli and U.S. leaders informed the series’ level of detail. The books move quickly and layer real geopolitical knowledge into their thriller plots, which helped distinguish them from other entries in the political thriller genre.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Last Jihad series?

There are five books in the The Last Jihad series, published between 2002 and 2008.

What is the first book in the The Last Jihad series?

The first book in the The Last Jihad series is The Last Jihad, published in 2002.

Why did The Last Jihad attract attention upon its release?

The Last Jihad was written nine months before the September 11, 2001 attacks but opens with a kamikaze attack on an American city. When it was published in 2002, the parallels to real events generated significant media attention and made it a bestseller.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order