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Hardcase
Joe Kurtz Book 1
Book 1 of the Joe Kurtz series.Fresh out of prison after avenging his partner's murder, ex-PI Joe Kurtz takes a job for a Buffalo crime boss, plunging into mob feuds, double-crosses, and a brutal investigation that tests how far he's willing to go.
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Fresh out of prison after avenging his partner's murder, ex-PI Joe Kurtz takes a job for a Buffalo crime boss, plunging into mob feuds, double-crosses, and a brutal investigation that tests how far he's willing to go.
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What is Hardcase about?
Hardcase by Dan Simmons stands out as a high-interest title with strong recommendation value.
Who recommends Hardcase?
Hardcase is included because it connects to strong reading paths on the site.
Is Hardcase part of a series?
Hardcase is linked to Part of the Joe Kurtz series as book 1..
What should I read after Hardcase?
A good next step after Hardcase is Hard Freeze, Hard as Nails, Hyperion.
When was Hardcase published?
Hardcase was published in 2001.






