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Start with Hardcase and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Hardcase
Book 1 by Dan Simmons • Published 2001
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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Joe Kurtz reading order
Ends with Hard as Nails
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Book 1:Hardcase
Dan Simmons • 2001
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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Book 2:Hard Freeze
Dan Simmons • 2002
Still under parole and still making enemies, Joe Kurtz juggles multiple contracts—from a crime family, a vengeful widow, and a federal agent—while tracking a cunning serial killer who turns frozen Buffalo winters into...
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Book 3:Hard as Nails
Dan Simmons • 2003
Recovering from a bullet to the head, Joe Kurtz is pulled into overlapping gang wars, corrupt politics, and old grudges, fighting to stay alive as everyone in Buffalo seems to want him dead or useful.
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Joe Kurtz FAQ
What is the best order to read the Joe Kurtz series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Hardcase.
How many books are in the Joe Kurtz series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Joe Kurtz series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Joe Kurtz series?
New readers should start with Hardcase, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Joe Kurtz series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2001 to 2003.