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J.R. Elrod

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Born

in Texas, The United States

Website

https://www.bartransport.net/frozenfreight

Genre

Thriller, Fiction, Suspense

Influences

Tom Clancy
Lee Child
Vince Flynn
Ward Larsen
Louis L'Amour
Nick Sansbury Sm ...more

Member Since

April 2026

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/jr-elrod

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I'm a 30-year heavy haul trucker, Army veteran, and private
pilot out of Mount Pleasant, Texas.

My debut novel Frozen Freight: Iron Reach launched April 27,
2026, the first book in a four-part military thriller series.
Real gear. Real weather. Real stakes. Unreservedly
recommended by Midwest Book Review, May 2026. Book Two, The
Fifth Dot, follows in August 2026.

I've got 388 audiobooks in my account. I've driven millions
of miles listening to thriller after thriller. I got tired
of waiting for someone else to write the one about truckers.
So I wrote it.

I've been married to my wife Rebecca for 34 years, and she
edits every chapter.

Featured in Atmosphere Press, May 2026.
https://atmospherepress.com/interview... ...more

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Average rating: 4.82 · 33 ratings · 18 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

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J.R. Elrod made a comment on Timothy Grubbs’s review of Iron Reach (Frozen Freight #1) " what line was that? just curious "
Oct 19, 2026 07:23AM · see review
J.R. Elrod made a comment on Princesspint ’s review of Frozen Freight: The Fifth Dot " Princessprint, thank you so much for continuing the journey with us. I am especially glad the expanding world and higher stakes worked for you because ...more "
Sep 18, 2026 02:30AM · see review
J.R. Elrod liked Princesspint 's review of Frozen Freight: The Fifth Dot: "This is a thrilling continuation that really delivers. I love where this series is going; the world-building is fantastic, and the stakes feel higher than ever. I'm really enjoying the series, and this installment just deepens my appreciation for Elr" Read more of this review »
Sep 18, 2026 02:29AM · see review
J.R. Elrod liked Princesspint 's review of Iron Reach (Frozen Freight #1): "Wow, what a fantastic read that really drew me in. I especially enjoyed the characters, like Billy Bob, Ducky, and all the others who made the story so engaging. Elrod does a great job of building a world that feels both gritty and exciting, making t" Read more of this review »
Sep 18, 2026 02:26AM · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Iron Reach by J.R. Elrod. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Iron Reach by J.R. Elrod <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
J.R. Elrod and 2 other people liked Steve Rufle's review of Iron Reach (Frozen Freight #1): "Received directly from the author via a promotion on FB. What first attracted me was the cover art of the book. It worked. I really enjoyed this book. Great characters, action, and suspense. The writing style allowed me to picture what I was reading. T" Read more of this review »
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J.R. Elrod made a comment on Steve Rufle’s review of Iron Reach (Frozen Freight #1) " Steve, thank you for reading the book and taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. Yes, this is the first book in the Frozen Freight serie ...more "
Sep 18, 2026 02:25AM · see review
J.R. Elrod made a comment on Smongo’s review of Frozen Freight: The Fifth Dot " Thanks Smongo, It has been a fun ride for me writing this series. Book 3 is in the works and it will be a wild ride for the crew. "
Sep 18, 2026 02:06AM · see review
J.R. Elrod is now following Smongo, Princesspint , and Timothy Grubbs
Sep 10, 2026 07:55AM

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“Every man's got a place of worship. Mine's twelve feet tall, painted in road dust, and powered by diesel."
— Frozen Freight: Iron Reach”
― J.R. Elrod, Iron Reach

tags: action-adventure, army-veteran, blue-collar, classified-cargo, convoy, heavy-haul, military-thriller, series, trucking, winter-storm

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J.R.’s Quotes

“Every man's got a place of worship. Mine's twelve feet tall, painted in road dust, and powered by diesel."
— Frozen Freight: Iron Reach”
― J.R. Elrod, Iron Reach