Cold Silence

A Joe Rush Novel

By: James Abel

Narrated by: Ray Porter

James Abel—author of the electrifying Joe Rush novels Protocol Zero and White Plague—unleashes another heartstopping thriller in which an unholy plague from the past has been awakened...

While trying to alleviate the suffering of thousands in drought-stricken, war-torn Africa, ex-Marine doctor and bio-terror expert Joe Rush receives a plea for help from a member of his old military unit, currently working as a geologist in a chaotic region of Somalia.

Joe arrives on the scene to find an entire group showing horrific symptoms of an ancient sickness once thought to be sent as punishment from heaven. But before Joe can get hard evidence identifying the illness, a local warlord takes matters into his own hands—and the proof is gone just as the illness breaks out back in the United States.

This outbreak is not a curse from God. It’s a well-coordinated, meticulously planned attack with a specific goal that could overturn global stability and kill millions. And the only one who can stop the downfall of civilization is Joe Rush...

Critic reviews

Praise for the novels of James Abel

Protocol Zero

“Clive Cussler fans will relish the pseudonymous Abel’s sequel to White Plague...Abel nicely blends action and science in the service of a plausible, but terrifying, plot, peopled with well-developed characters.”—Publishers Weekly

White Plague

“If you like Tom Clancy and Martin Cruz Smith, then you need to read James Abel.”—Linda Fairstein, New York Times bestselling author of Devil’s Bridge

“A believable, hard-driving thriller of the modern Arctic. Fast, well-written entertainment wrapped around something to think about.”—John Sandford, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cold Silence

Porter is perfection

Ray Porter takes a 5 star story and turns it into a 6. Great story and high suspense throughout.

book 3

Ray Porter does a good job bringing Joe Rush and his friends and foes to life. Another gripping story that will keep you listening to the end.

Ray Porter made some magic with spellbinding voice of Abel

Great story performed by two masters. Turned my commute to an afterthought and background noise.

Intriguing series

Just when you think you can predict what will happen, you're surprised by being far off.

Ray Porter as usual does an awesome job!

Loved Ray Porter! Buy books just because he narates sometimes and am rarely disappointed. He knocks it out of the park!