Jude Hardin Reading Order
12 series · 60 books
Jude Hardin is a prolific American author known for his gripping crime thrillers and psychological suspense. With 60 books spanning 12 series—including the popular Nicholas Colt and its spin-offs, as well as Cam Retro and iSEAL—he has captivated readers since his debut in 2011. Hardin's most notable work revolves around the Nicholas Colt series, showcasing his talent for weaving complex narratives and compelling characters.
Cam Retro Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Blood Notebooks 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Jack Reacher Files Series
Complete4 books (2014–2020)
Start with Annex 1 / Fugitive, the first of 4 books in the Jack Reacher Files series.
Midnight Creek Investigations Series
Likely Complete2 books (2023–2023)
Start with A Single Red Alibi and read in order.
Nicholas Colt Series
Complete8 books (2011–2015)
Start with Pocket-47, the first of 8 books in the Nicholas Colt series.
Nicholas Colt & Diana Dawkins Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Sycamore Bluff 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Nicholas Colt & Jack Daniels Series
Complete2 books (2013–2014)
Start with Racked and read in order.
Rock Wahlman / Reacher Experiment Series
Complete9 books (2016–2019)
Start with Dead Ringer, the first of 9 books in the Rock Wahlman / Reacher Experiment series.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (2016–2022)
Start with A Thin Ribbon of Smoke and read in order.
Stranded in the Old West Series
Likely Complete2 books (2020–2023)
Start with Drifter and read in order.
The Dead Man Series
Complete22 books (2011–2014)
Start with Face of Evil(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin), the first of 22 books in the The Dead Man series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Face of Evil(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Hell In Heaven(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Kill Them All(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Harry Shannon) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Ring of Knives(By: James Daniels,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Beast Within(By: James Daniels,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Blood Mesa(By: James Reasoner,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Dead Woman(By: David McAfee,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Carnival of Death(By: Bill Crider,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Fire and Ice(With: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Freaks Must Die(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Joel Goldman) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Midnight Special(By: Phoef Sutton,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Slaves to Evil(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Lisa Klink) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Black Death(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Aric Davis) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Death Match(By: Christa Faust,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | The Killing Floor(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,David Tully) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Colder than Hell(By: Anthony Neil Smith,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Crucible of Fire(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Mel Odom) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Evil to Burn(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Lisa Klink) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Streets of Blood(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Barry Napier) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Dark Need(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Stant Litore) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Rising Dead(By: Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Stella Green) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Reborn(By: Phoef Sutton,Lee Goldberg,William Rabkin,Lisa Klink,Kate Danley) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Reacher Code Series
Complete3 books (2019–2020)
Start with The Reacher Code: Timestream 1 and read in order.
iSEAL Series
Complete3 books (2014–2014)
Start with Fused and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jude Hardin written?
- Jude Hardin has written 60 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Jude Hardin series?
- Here are the first books in Jude Hardin's series: Jack Reacher Files: Annex 1 / Fugitive; Midnight Creek Investigations: A Single Red Alibi; Nicholas Colt: Pocket-47; Nicholas Colt & Jack Daniels: Racked; Rock Wahlman / Reacher Experiment: Dead Ringer.
- What order should I read Jude Hardin's books?
- We recommend reading Jude Hardin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jude Hardin's series complete?
- Jude Hardin has 9 completed series.