Joel W. Barrows
Books
Read as a series or as stand-alone novels.
Each Deep Cover mission stands alone, and every twist pulls you deeper into high-stakes action and undercover grit. Start with any book and get hooked—just don’t expect to stop once you're in.
Deep Orange Cover
A hijacked weapons shipment. An executed driver—his death a chilling warning. What follows is pure chaos—a rolling gun battle between rival motorcycle gangs tearing through Interstate 35, leaving destruction in its wake. When Allegiance MC President Sonny Baumer is sentenced, he finds himself tangled in a nightmare far worse than he anticipated. Vengeance is sworn, and it won’t be forgotten. Enter ATF undercover legend David Ward, a man accustomed to danger but about to face a darkness more ruthless than he ever imagined. Embedded deep in the violent world of outlaw bikers, Ward must navigate deadly allegiances, brutal betrayals, and a power struggle that threatens to consume everything in its path. The stakes? Survival. The cost? Unimaginable. Critics rave about Deep Orange Cover, the sixth installment in Joel Barrows’ gripping Deep Cover series. With unrelenting tension, razor-sharp prose, and characters so real they breathe, this thriller delivers an adrenaline-fueled ride through crime fiction at its rawest. If you’re looking for a story that hits hard and never lets up, this is it.
Deep Blue Cover
A routine traffic stop turns deadly when Deputy Jackson Garrett is killed in a hit-and-run, leaving Sheriff Eli Coe haunted by unanswered questions. But as the investigation stalls, whispers of radical infiltration within his own department grow louder. Unsure who he can trust, Coe calls in ATF Special Agent David Ward to go undercover. What Ward uncovers is more than corruption—it’s a deep-seated conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of democracy. As tension mounts and the danger escalates, the stakes couldn’t be higher. **Deep Blue Cover: The Pledged**, the fifth book in Joel Barrows' gripping **Deep Cover** series, delivers relentless suspense, gripping action, and a chilling look at the forces that lurk in the shadows of American law enforcement. Critics hail it as timely, intense, and impossible to put down—prepare for a thriller that will leave you breathless.
Deep Purple Cover
The idyllic vineyards of Napa Valley hide a sinister truth. When the co-owner of Pavesi Vineyards vanishes, the mystery deepens—until his remains surface in a gruesome discovery. FBI Special Agent Rowan Parks is tasked with unraveling the case, but she knows there’s only one person who can go deep enough—her former lover and the ATF’s most legendary undercover operative, David Ward. As Ward infiltrates the elite yet cutthroat world of the wine business, he uncovers corruption, betrayal, and a darkness far greater than anyone imagined. Deep Purple Cover, the fourth installment in Joel Barrows’ electrifying Deep Cover series, blends high-stakes intrigue with pulse-pounding suspense. Critics praise it as a masterful thriller packed with sharp twists, explosive reveals, and unforgettable characters. The deeper you go, the deadlier it gets.
Deep Red Cover
The body of Tommy Rutledge washes ashore, his throat cut—a chilling mystery that sets Investigator Morgan Kern on a desperate hunt for answers. As the trail runs cold, whispers of illegal weapons trafficking within the Ozark Militia surface, catching the attention of the ATF. To infiltrate the dangerous group, Special Agent David Ward goes undercover, but what he uncovers is far bigger than either he or Kern anticipated. Explosive secrets. A hidden agenda. Two investigators on a collision course with forces that could change everything. Deep Red Cover, the third installment in Joel Barrows’ gripping Deep Cover series, delivers high-stakes action, relentless tension, and shocking twists that will leave readers breathless.
Deep Green Cover
ATF Special Agent David Ward thought he knew the enemy—until he infiltrated the Earth Martyrs Brigade, an eco-terrorist group willing to kill for their twisted vision of environmental justice. As Ward embeds himself in their ranks, he uncovers a plan so extreme, so catastrophic, that stopping them may come at the ultimate price. Inspired by real-life events, Deep Green Cover, the second book in Joel Barrows’ Deep Cover series, delivers relentless tension, gripping action, and a chilling look at the dangers lurking beneath radical ideology. Brace yourself for a thriller that hits hard and doesn’t let go.
Deep White Cover
A rising tide of extremist hate threatens both America’s immigrants and national security. Undercover ATF Special Agent David Ward infiltrates The Nation, a powerful coalition of white supremacists and anti-immigrant radicals. Posing as a disgruntled veteran, Ward earns their trust, believing he's uncovering their secrets. But the group’s influence runs far deeper than he ever imagined, and stopping their revolution may be impossible. Dark, gripping, and chillingly realistic, Deep White Cover launches Joel Barrows’ electrifying Deep Cover series with relentless tension and shocking twists.
Poisoned Waters
Ambition, seduction, and secrets collide in Riverport when journalist Veronica Dugan is found dead in the Mississippi River. Her fearless reporting made enemies—but which one wanted her silenced forever? Deputy Tobias “Toby” Briggs takes on a murder investigation that twists through jealousy, corruption, and corporate deception, uncovering truths no one expected. As Riverport’s power players scramble to hide their sins, the battle between justice and influence grows deadly. Poisoned Waters delivers a riveting mystery packed with unforgettable characters, shocking twists, and a pulse-pounding exploration of small-town politics, media tensions, and environmental exploitation.
The Drug Lords
A brilliant scientist meets a fiery end on a lonely Chicago road, leaving behind only questions—and a cover-up too perfect to be coincidence. Private investigator Jack Flynn executes another flawless job for his faceless employer, but the truth refuses to stay buried. Dr. Karen Tobin knows her mentor’s death was no accident, and she won’t rest until she proves it. But she isn’t the only one chasing shadows. Former prosecutor John Bristol thought his days of fighting for justice were long behind him—until a captivating young chemist walks into his café and reignites something deep inside him. As Bristol and Tobin unravel a sinister conspiracy buried within one of the nation’s most powerful pharmaceutical companies, danger lurks around every corner. Lies, greed, and corruption threaten to destroy them, but the closer they get to the truth, the harder they fall—for the case, for justice, and for each other. Will they expose the darkness before it consumes them? Or will the answers they seek come at a price too steep to pay?
