
Joe Ledger books in order A series by Jonathan Maberry
The Joe Ledger series by Jonathan Maberry has 10 books (9 novels and 1 shorter work), from Patient Zero (Mar 2009) to Deep Silence (2018). Read it in order, starting with Patient Zero.
Reading order: 1 Patient Zero (2009) · 2 The Dragon Factory (2010) · 3 King of Plagues (2011) · 4 Assassin's Code (2012) · 5 The Extinction Machine (2013) · 6 Code Zero (2014) · 7 Predator One (2015) · 8 Kill Switch (2016) · 9 DOGS OF WAR (Joe Ledger) (2017) · 10 Deep Silence (2018)
Updated September 2026
All 10 Joe Ledger books in order
- 1.

Patient Zero (Mar 2009)
- 2.

The Dragon Factory (2010)
- 3.

King of Plagues (2011)
- 4.

Assassin's Code (2012)
- 5.
The Extinction Machine (2013)
- 6.

Code Zero (2014)
- 7.

Predator One (2015)
- 8.

Kill Switch (2016)
- 9.

DOGS OF WAR (Joe Ledger) (2017)
- 10.

Deep Silence (2018)
Joe Ledger FAQ
- How many Joe Ledger books are there?
- There are 10 Joe Ledger books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Joe Ledger books in?
- In publication order, starting with Patient Zero (Mar 2009): 1 Patient Zero (2009) · 2 The Dragon Factory (2010) · 3 King of Plagues (2011) · 4 Assassin's Code (2012) · 5 The Extinction Machine (2013) · 6 Code Zero (2014) · … all 10 below.
- What is the first Joe Ledger book?
- Patient Zero (Mar 2009).
- What is the latest Joe Ledger book?
- Deep Silence (2018).
- Is the Joe Ledger series finished?
- There have been no new Joe Ledger books since 2018.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.