Jim Hardman Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Jim Hardman books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Atlanta Deathwatch
Buy on Amazon1974
The Charleston Knife's Back in Town
Buy on Amazon1974
The Golden Girl and All
Buy on Amazon1974
Pimp for the Dead
Buy on Amazon1974
Down Among the Jocks
Buy on Amazon1974
Murder Is Not an Odd Job
Buy on Amazon1974
Working for the Man
Buy on Amazon1976
The Deadly Cotton Heart
Buy on Amazon1976
The One Dollar Rip-Off
Buy on Amazon1977
The Last of the Armageddon Wars
Buy on Amazon1977
The Buy Back Blues
Buy on Amazon1977
Hump's First Case
Buy on Amazon1977
All Kinds of Ugly
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Jim Hardman series is publication order: 1. Atlanta Deathwatch (1974), 2. The Charleston Knife's Back in Town (1974), 3. The Golden Girl and All (1974), 4. Pimp for the Dead (1974), 5. Down Among the Jocks (1974), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Jim Hardman series by Ralph Dennis contains 13 books. The series began in 1974 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Jim Hardman series is written by Ralph Dennis. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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