Read some Hard Case Crime in the Order of Their Release
Explore the complete Hard Case Crime book series in order of release. Dive into thrilling crime novels, from classic noir to modern mysteries, with our curated list of must-read titles.
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Kiss Her Goodbye
by Allan Guthrie
Joe Hope is a loan shark's enforcer. When his wife and young daughter die, he'll stop at nothing to bring down the man responsible.
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Lemons Never Lie
by Richard Stark
Professional thief Alan Grofield turns down a heist, then has to defend himself and his wife against the attacks of the fellow thief he spurned.
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The Last Quarry
by Max Allan Collins
On the 30th anniversary of his first appearance, enigmatic assassin Quarry stars in this gritty novel inspired by Collins's award-winning short film "A Matter of Principal," written for his acclaimed anthology movie "Shades of Noir." Lured out of retirement, Quarry is hired to kill a young librarian. He doesn't count on falling in love. Original.
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Fright
by Cornell Woolrich
A man. A woman. A kiss in the dark. That is how it begins. But before his nightmare ends, Prescott Marshall will learn that kisses and darkness can both hide evil intent--and that the worst darkness of all may be lurking inside him in this breathtaking noir crime novel. Leisure Books.
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Deadly Beloved
by Max Allan Collins
Female private eye Ms. Michael Tree takes on a case that looks open and shut, but may have ties to the murder of her husband. Based on characters from Collins' graphic novel series, Ms. Tree.
