JD Hardin Books in Order
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JD Hardin books in publication order
114 books
Blood, Sweat and Gold
by JD Hardin
1979
Raider and Doc guard an armored train carrying gold bars from San Francisco to Kansas City. Despite soldiers, guards, and strict security, the cargo vanishes, leaving the two detectives confronting a baffling theft.
Good the Bad and the Deadly
by JD Hardin
1979
Slick and the Dead
by JD Hardin
1979
A trail of headless corpses leaves lawmen helpless across the West. Two Pinkerton detectives are assigned to uncover the killers, facing a criminal mystery complicated by the presence of a striking young woman.
Bloody Sands
by JD Hardin
1980
Raider and Doc find themselves trapped between Apache warriors and white farmers bent on revenge. Caught in a violent confrontation, the two detectives must search for an escape before either side destroys them.
Bullets, Buzzards, Boxes of Pine
by JD Hardin
1980
Man Who Bit Snakes
by JD Hardin
1980
Pinkerton detectives Raider and Doc confront the formidable Zemo, a man whose physical strength makes him a dangerous opponent. Their real challenge lies in breaking the counterfeiting operation he controls.
Spirit and the Flesh
by JD Hardin
1980
Coldhearted Lady
by JD Hardin
1981
Death Lode
by JD Hardin
1981
Raider escorts a valuable silver service and two young women to Nevada, where he plans to meet Doc. A train raid and competing offers from a husband and wife to murder each other turn the assignment perilous.
Hard Chains, Soft Women
by JD Hardin
1981
Raider's Gold
by JD Hardin
1981
After bandits seize two railroad flatcars loaded with gold, Raider faces the desperate gang alone. Unsure whether Doc has received his message, he must contend with the thieves while hoping help arrives in time.
Raider's Revenge
by JD Hardin
1981
Arriving in Abilene to join Doc on a case involving robbery and murder, Raider learns that his partner is reportedly dead. His search for the truth puts him against three hostile brothers and their unstable mother.
Silver Tombstones
by JD Hardin
1981
Bobbies, Baubles and Blood
by JD Hardin
1982
Doc and Raider travel to London to help Scotland Yard catch a master jewel thief. Their encounters with Victorian high society become more dangerous when a killer threatens the aristocratic women drawn to the Western detectives.
Death Flotilla
by JD Hardin
1982
Raider searches for Colonel Walker and his sinister ship, finding a potential lead in a tattooed man pursuing a woman through a saloon. The encounter brings the detective closer to the elusive colonel.
Gunfire at Spanish Rock
by JD Hardin
1982
Lone Star Massacre
by JD Hardin
1982
Raider's attempt to infiltrate an opposition group backfires in El Paso, where military forces and local authorities are already clashing. With violence spreading through the streets, the city stands on the brink of a bloody revolt.
Snake River Rescue
by JD Hardin
1982
More than a hundred Chinese workers disappear during railroad construction in Wyoming. Raider and Doc are assigned to discover why the men vanished and where they have been taken.
Sons and Sinners
by JD Hardin
1982
After a woman is murdered, suspect Bill Bridenbaugh flees to Mexico. Doc and Raider discover evidence that his gun was not the murder weapon, sending them on a dangerous hunt for the real killer.
Apache Gold
by JD Hardin
1983
Bibles, Bullets and Brides
by JD Hardin
1983
Bloody Time in Blacktower
by JD Hardin
1983
Bounty Hunter
by JD Hardin
1983
A land war in Texas puts Doc and Raider on the trail of Crazy Joe Fields. Pursuing the deadly gunfighter brings the pair into danger as their hunt unfolds amid a wider struggle over land.
Downriver To Hell
by JD Hardin
1983
Face Down in a Coffin
by JD Hardin
1983
The four Greenleaf brothers have built a reputation for robbery and murder, with their mother directing the gang. Pinkerton detectives Doc and Raider face the family while attempting to recover the missing Adams gold.
Hangmans Noose
by JD Hardin
1983
Hellfire Hideaway
by JD Hardin
1983
Man With No Face
by JD Hardin
1983
Raider's hell
by JD Hardin
1983
Saskatchewan Rising
by JD Hardin
1983
The Firebrands
by JD Hardin
1983
Carnival of Death
by JD Hardin
1984
Homesteaders Revenge
by JD Hardin
1984
Lead Lined Coffins
by JD Hardin
1984
Outlaw Trail
by JD Hardin
1984
Ozark Outlaws
by JD Hardin
1984
Queens over Deuces
by JD Hardin
1984
San Juan Shootout
by JD Hardin
1984
Doc and Raider arrive at the San Juan silver mines to protect an eccentric inventor. Threats from armed opponents and greedy desperadoes complicate their assignment, while romantic entanglements add distractions to an already volatile situation.
Satans Bargain
by JD Hardin
1984
After a violent attempt to rob a bank, Pinkerton agent Raider goes undercover among the James Gang. His assignment places him alongside dangerous outlaws, forcing him to investigate their criminal activities from within the gang itself.
The Pecos Dollars
by JD Hardin
1984
Doc and Raider investigate a silver robbery in Pecos Gulch, a lawless New Mexico town. They must solve the case before powerful town boss Big Jake Loman returns, knowing he wants the visiting Pinkerton detectives dead.
The Wyoming Special
by JD Hardin
1984
Tombstone in Deadwood
by JD Hardin
1984
Vengeance Valley
by JD Hardin
1984
Apache Trail
by JD Hardin
1985
Raider is forced into service with the U.S. Army, leaving Doc to handle a dangerous rescue alone. The Arizona governor's son has fallen into Apache hands, and Doc sets out to bring him back.
Cattletown War
by JD Hardin
1985
Colorado Silver Queen
by JD Hardin
1985
Hell's Belle
by JD Hardin
1985
Pinkerton operatives Doc Weatherbee and Raider are robbed while traveling to Helton, Nevada, to help an old friend serving as marshal. There they encounter Sequin, a mysterious woman whose holdings include half the town.
In the Heart of Texas
by JD Hardin
1985
Maximilian's Gold
by JD Hardin
1985
Millions of dollars in gold coins have been stolen from Mexico, and Doc and Raider are sent to California to find them. Their assignment turns on tracing the missing fortune and recovering the stolen treasure.
The Buffalo Soldier
by JD Hardin
1985
Former slave Alexander Thomas has lost his ranch to a land swindler. Pinkerton agents Doc and Raider take on his case, seeking to restore his property and confront the fraud that threatens his hard-won independence.
The Cochise County War
by JD Hardin
1985
The Colorado Sting
by JD Hardin
1985
To trap elusive train robber Charles Le Farge, Raider must take the risky step of appearing on the Pinkerton wanted list. Working alongside his enemy, he joins a planned robbery of the Leadville pay train.
The Ghost Mine
by JD Hardin
1985
Gold worth thousands of dollars disappears from the Bixley mine, and the miners insist the workings are haunted. Pinkerton agents Doc and Raider investigate the missing fortune and the mystery surrounding the supposedly ghost-ridden mine.
The Great Jewel Robbery
by JD Hardin
1985
Doc and Raider attempt to recover Russia's stolen Crown Jewels with help from a young woman. Injuries sustained in an ambush and interference from the Pinkertons complicate their pursuit of the missing treasure.
The Tincup Railroad War
by JD Hardin
1985
Blood in the Big Hatchets
by JD Hardin
1986
Brewer's War
by JD Hardin
1986
The murder of a young rancher and his wife brings Doc and Raider into a violent range dispute. Their investigation entangles them with ranchers and dispossessed farmers who have become outlaws, making the killings part of a broader conflict.
Carson City Colt
by JD Hardin
1986
Someone plans to sabotage the Carson City all-comers stakes race. Doc and Raider's western adventure centers on the threat to the competition and the effort to uncover those responsible.
Guns at Buzzard Bend
by JD Hardin
1986
The Sagebrush Smith gang joins forces with a wealthy local rancher to take revenge on Doc and Raider. Facing enemies united by a common grievance, the pair must contend with a threat combining outlaw violence and local influence.
Iron Trail to Death
by JD Hardin
1986
Murder on the Rails
by JD Hardin
1986
The Alamo Treasure
by JD Hardin
1986
Pinkerton agents Doc and Raider investigate the mysterious murder of a retired banker. Their inquiry uncovers a connection to a secret fifty years old, linking a present-day killing with something long concealed.
The Fort Worth Cattle Mystery
by JD Hardin
1986
The Gentleman Brawler
by JD Hardin
1986
The Longest Manhunt
by JD Hardin
1986
The Northland Marauders
by JD Hardin
1986
The Runaway Rancher
by JD Hardin
1986
Death's Deal
by JD Hardin
1987
Raider leads inexperienced Easterners on a cattle drive along the Oregon Trail. His charges are playing at being cowhands, but the outlaws they encounter are serious, forcing the Pinkerton agent to confront one dangerous opponent after another.
Hell on Powder River
by JD Hardin
1987
Raider
by JD Hardin
1987
Doc Weatherbee asks Raider for help when a lover threatens to involve him in a damaging scandal. Raider discovers that the woman is his own former lover, making his friend's trouble a painfully personal case.
Savage Revenge
by JD Hardin
1987
Sixgun Circus
by JD Hardin
1987
Pinkerton agent Raider takes an assignment protecting a western circus. The job soon becomes more complicated when a strongbox is stolen, someone is kidnapped, and a murder forces him to investigate beyond the performers' routines.
The Black Hills Showdown
by JD Hardin
1987
The Guns of El Dorado
by JD Hardin
1987
A series of ritualistic murders takes Raider to Arizona. He must determine whether the killings involve Apaches or a white man's greed, investigating the motives behind the slaughter before he can identify those responsible.
The Swindler's Trail
by JD Hardin
1987
The Yuma Roundup
by JD Hardin
1987
Thirst for Vengeance
by JD Hardin
1987
Tracking a killer, Raider goes undercover with illicit liquor dealer Peter Twofeathers in the Indian Territories. Posing as a sales agent exposes the Pinkerton operative to gunfire, hostility, and the complications of his employer's attractive daughter.
Thunder Mountain Massacre
by JD Hardin
1987
Train Ride To Hell
by JD Hardin
1987
Vengeance Ride
by JD Hardin
1987
Pinkerton agent Raider is sent after a gang whose bank robbery has left murder in its wake. Tracking the ruthless outlaws becomes his next assignment, with their willingness to kill making the pursuit a dangerous one.
Baja Diablo
by JD Hardin
1988
A deserted fishing village and a vanished wagon train draw Raider into a mystery marked by apparently ghostly events. He must investigate what lies behind the disappearances when the usual explanations offer little comfort or clarity.
Riverboat Gold
by JD Hardin
1988
Raider escorts three crates of gold bullion from St. Paul toward New Orleans. When both of his partners are murdered, the delivery becomes a perilous journey in which the valuable cargo is no longer his only concern.
Silver City Ambush
by JD Hardin
1988
Pinkerton agent Raider is assigned to stop a gang stealing silver while disguised as Mimbres Apaches. Catching the thieves means seeing through a deception that hides the criminals' identities and places blame on people they are impersonating.
Stagecoach Ransom
by JD Hardin
1988
Raider surrenders his gun to protect the women aboard a stagecoach, but the outlaws show no interest in their money or valuables. Their unexpected demands leave him disarmed and uncertain about the danger facing his fellow passengers.
The Cheyenne Fraud
by JD Hardin
1988
Raider pursues Gerhard Steinbrenner, a cunning European counterfeiter whose criminal skills make him a dangerous quarry. The investigation pits the detective against a man practiced in deception, requiring him to uncover the fraud and track down its source.
The Gulf Pirates
by JD Hardin
1988
The Madman's Blade
by JD Hardin
1988
A grieving father hires Raider to find the well-dressed murderer of his daughter. With few clues beyond the killer's blade work, the detective follows a trail of attacks while a wealthy, calculating predator remains free to strike again.
The Northwest Railroad War
by JD Hardin
1988
Workers building track for the Canadian Pacific Railroad are being murdered one after another. Pinkerton agent Raider takes on the investigation, determined to find the outlaws responsible and stop the killings before more railway workers become targets.
Wilderness Manhunt
by JD Hardin
1988
Pinkerton detective Raider pursues Guthrie Kinsman across the Canadian border, extending his manhunt beyond familiar territory. Trouble with the Mounties complicates the pursuit, forcing him to navigate another country's law enforcement while trying to stay on his quarry's trail.
Wolf Creek Feud
by JD Hardin
1988
Anderson Valley Shootout
by JD Hardin
1989
Badlands Patrol
by JD Hardin
1989
Black Hills Trackdown
by JD Hardin
1989
Border War
by JD Hardin
1989
Deadly Avengers
by JD Hardin
1989
Raider searches Utah's harsh territory for the missing Violet Thorn, but repeated ambushes obstruct his progress. Each attack makes the rescue mission more dangerous, leaving him to protect himself while trying to discover where the woman has gone.
Gunfighter's Showdown
by JD Hardin
1989
Raider sets out to clear the name of a notorious Texas gunfighter. With no support from the Pinkertons, he must fight the battle on his own, defending a man whose violent reputation makes the task especially difficult.
Highway of Death
by JD Hardin
1989
Tracking a stagecoach robber brings Raider to Caliente, where a gun-wielding maniac complicates his investigation. He must survive the bullets long enough to find the criminal he came for and put an end to the robberies.
Sins of the Gunslinger
by JD Hardin
1989
The Arkansas Hellrider
by JD Hardin
1989
The East Texas Deception
by JD Hardin
1989
Raider pursues Johnny Waco, a bank robber whose youthful appearance belies his criminal career. The chase draws him into a fierce blizzard and an encounter with a persuasive woman, complicating an already demanding hunt for his quarry.
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