James Hardy Books in Order

When a friend’s body is discovered in the Thames, Inspector James Hardy must locate her fleeing flatmate before the killer does. The investigation exposes dangers that threaten his own family, forcing him to balance duty with protecting his daughters.

James Hardy hunts a serial killer targeting women around London while an assassin attacks political figures and threatens the prime minister. Still rebuilding life with his daughters after his wife’s murder, he struggles to protect both the public and his family.

Retired from Scotland Yard, James Hardy has built a new life in a seaside town. A series of murders recalls a killer from his past, and an abduction forces him back into a struggle to protect those he loves.

A rare outing with his daughters ends when James Hardy is summoned to a young mother’s murder. After another attack strikes a family friend, he joins the hunt for the Regent’s Park Ripper before the killer can claim another victim.

James Hardy’s attempt at a quieter coastal life collapses when the killer connected to his wife’s death escapes prison. As the fugitive targets his new home and family, Hardy must return to the work he hoped to leave behind.

James Hardy’s family break in Dorset is interrupted by the murder of a couple and their twin boys. Discovering similar crimes, his small team must identify the connection between the families before the killer strikes again.

When teenager Leanne Churcher disappears, police assume she has run away, but her father refuses to accept it. His search exposes disturbing possibilities and draws suspicion toward himself, leaving retired inspector James Hardy as his best hope for help.