J.D. Hardin

2 Book Series
114 Total Books

📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books Best for beginners - Start with "Blood, Sweat and Gold" (1979)
Publication Order of Raider Books Popular choice - Start with "Raider" (1987)

About the Author

J.D. Hardin is an author of some well-known western series. While he is not a real person, he is the creation as the result of the combination of a few authors. The authors that have been able to use this name and write under the pen name J. D. Hardin includes Victor Milan, Donald Bain, and Neal Barrett Jr. Hardin is the author of a few series with many books in them. This includes the Western genre Doc and Raider series, which consists of dozens of books including The Spirit and the Flesh, San Juan Shootout, and Colorado Silver Queen among many others. Hardin has also penned the popular Raider series, which takes place without Doc. This includes the first book of the series, Raider, and the follow up to that, Sixgun Circus. There are forty-two books in this series and the series ends with. J.D. Hardin is the author of over 114 books across 2 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, J.D. Hardin has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books

73 books
  • Blood, Sweat and Gold The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'Blood, Sweat and Gold', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1979) ⭐ Start here
  • Good the Bad and the Deadly In 'Good the Bad and the Deadly', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1979) ⭐ Start here
  • Slick and the Dead In 'Slick and the Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1979) ⭐ Start here
  • Spirit and the Flesh In 'Spirit and the Flesh', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1980) ⭐ Start here
  • Bullets, Buzzards, Boxes of Pine Experience the magic of 'Bullets, Buzzards, Boxes of Pine' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books universe.
    (1980) ⭐ Start here
  • Bloody Sands 'Bloody Sands' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series, set in the world J.D. Hardin has created.
    (1980) ⭐ Start here
  • Man Who Bit Snakes In 'Man Who Bit Snakes', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1980) ⭐ Start here
  • Raider's Revenge In 'Raider's Revenge', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1981) ⭐ Start here
  • Hard Chains, Soft Women In 'Hard Chains, Soft Women', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1981) ⭐ Start here
  • Raider's Gold In 'Raider's Gold', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1981) ⭐ Start here
  • Silver Tombstones In 'Silver Tombstones', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1981) ⭐ Start here
  • Coldhearted Lady 'Coldhearted Lady' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1981) ⭐ Start here
  • Death Lode In 'Death Lode', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1981) ⭐ Start here
  • Snake River Rescue 'Snake River Rescue' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series, set in the world J.D. Hardin has created.
    (1982) ⭐ Start here
  • Lone Star Massacre In 'Lone Star Massacre', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1982) ⭐ Start here
  • Bobbies, Baubles & Blood 'Bobbies, Baubles & Blood' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series, set in the world J.D. Hardin has created.
    (1982) ⭐ Start here
  • Gunfire at Spanish Rock Join the adventure in 'Gunfire at Spanish Rock' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1982) ⭐ Start here
  • Sons & Sinners Experience the magic of 'Sons & Sinners' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books universe.
    (1982) ⭐ Start here
  • Death Flotilla In 'Death Flotilla', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1982) ⭐ Start here
  • Bounty Hunter The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'Bounty Hunter', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Face Down in a Coffin The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'Face Down in a Coffin', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Raider's hell In 'Raider's hell', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Bibles, Bullets and Brides In 'Bibles, Bullets and Brides', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Hellfire Hideaway Join the adventure in 'Hellfire Hideaway' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Apache Gold Join the adventure in 'Apache Gold' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Saskatchewan Rising The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'Saskatchewan Rising', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Hangmans Noose Experience the magic of 'Hangmans Noose' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books universe.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Bloody Time in Blacktower In 'Bloody Time in Blacktower', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Man With No Face Join the adventure in 'Man With No Face' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • The Firebrands 'The Firebrands' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series, set in the world J.D. Hardin has created.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Downriver To Hell The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'Downriver To Hell', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1983) ⭐ Start here
  • Carnival of Death In 'Carnival of Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • The Wyoming Special The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'The Wyoming Special', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • Lead Lined Coffins In 'Lead Lined Coffins', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • San Juan Shootout Experience the magic of 'San Juan Shootout' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books universe.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • The Pecos Dollars In 'The Pecos Dollars', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • Vengeance Valley The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'Vengeance Valley', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • Queens over Deuces 'Queens over Deuces' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series, set in the world J.D. Hardin has created.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • Satans Bargain 'Satans Bargain' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series, set in the world J.D. Hardin has created.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • Outlaw Trail Join the adventure in 'Outlaw Trail' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • Homesteaders Revenge Experience the magic of 'Homesteaders Revenge' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books universe.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • Tombstone in Deadwood In 'Tombstone in Deadwood', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • Ozark Outlaws In 'Ozark Outlaws', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1984) ⭐ Start here
  • Colorado Silver Queen The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'Colorado Silver Queen', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • The Buffalo Soldier In 'The Buffalo Soldier', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • The Great Jewel Robbery The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'The Great Jewel Robbery', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • The Cochise County War In 'The Cochise County War', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • Apache Trail Join the adventure in 'Apache Trail' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • In the Heart of Texas 'In the Heart of Texas' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • The Colorado Sting Experience the magic of 'The Colorado Sting' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books universe.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • Hell's Belle In 'Hell's Belle', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • Cattletown War Join the adventure in 'Cattletown War' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • The Ghost Mine 'The Ghost Mine' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series, set in the world J.D. Hardin has created.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • Maximilian's Gold Join the adventure in 'Maximilian's Gold' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • The Tincup Railroad War In 'The Tincup Railroad War', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1985) ⭐ Start here
  • Carson City Colt The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'Carson City Colt', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • Guns at Buzzard Bend Join the adventure in 'Guns at Buzzard Bend' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • The Runaway Rancher Join the adventure in 'The Runaway Rancher' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • The Longest Manhunt The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'The Longest Manhunt', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • The Northland Marauders 'The Northland Marauders' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series, set in the world J.D. Hardin has created.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • Blood in the Big Hatchets In 'Blood in the Big Hatchets', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • The Gentleman Brawler In 'The Gentleman Brawler', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books saga.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • Murder on the Rails In 'Murder on the Rails', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • Iron Trail to Death In 'Iron Trail to Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • The Fort Worth Cattle Mystery Join the adventure in 'The Fort Worth Cattle Mystery' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • The Alamo Treasure Experience the magic of 'The Alamo Treasure' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books universe.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • Brewer's War 'Brewer's War' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series, set in the world J.D. Hardin has created.
    (1986) ⭐ Start here
  • The Swindler's Trail The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'The Swindler's Trail', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1987) ⭐ Start here
  • The Black Hills Showdown The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'The Black Hills Showdown', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1987) ⭐ Start here
  • Train Ride To Hell The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'Train Ride To Hell', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1987) ⭐ Start here
  • Savage Revenge The Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series continues with 'Savage Revenge', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1987) ⭐ Start here
  • Thunder Mountain Massacre Experience the magic of 'Thunder Mountain Massacre' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books universe.
    (1987) ⭐ Start here
  • Hell on Powder River Join the adventure in 'Hell on Powder River' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1987) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Raider Books

41 books
  • Raider Experience the magic of 'Raider' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Raider Books universe.
    (1987)
  • Sixgun Circus The Publication Order of Raider Books series continues with 'Sixgun Circus', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1987)
  • The Yuma Roundup Experience the magic of 'The Yuma Roundup' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Raider Books universe.
    (1987)
  • The Guns of El Dorado 'The Guns of El Dorado' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Raider Books series, set in the world J.D. Hardin has created.
    (1987)
  • Thirst for Vengeance Experience the magic of 'Thirst for Vengeance' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Raider Books universe.
    (1987)
  • Death's Deal In 'Death's Deal', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1987)
  • Vengeance Ride Experience the magic of 'Vengeance Ride' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Raider Books universe.
    (1987)
  • The Cheyenne Fraud 'The Cheyenne Fraud' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Raider Books series, set in the world J.D. Hardin has created.
    (1988)
  • The Gulf Pirates The Publication Order of Raider Books series continues with 'The Gulf Pirates', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1988)
  • Silver City Ambush Experience the magic of 'Silver City Ambush' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Raider Books universe.
    (1988)
  • The Northwest Railroad War In 'The Northwest Railroad War', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Raider Books saga.
    (1988)
  • The Madman's Blade Join the adventure in 'The Madman's Blade' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1988)
  • Wolf Creek Feud Experience the magic of 'Wolf Creek Feud' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Raider Books universe.
    (1988)
  • Baja Diablo Experience the magic of 'Baja Diablo' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Raider Books universe.
    (1988)
  • Stagecoach Ransom Experience the magic of 'Stagecoach Ransom' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Raider Books universe.
    (1988)
  • Riverboat Gold Join the adventure in 'Riverboat Gold' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1988)
  • Wilderness Manhunt In 'Wilderness Manhunt', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Raider Books saga.
    (1988)
  • Sins of the Gunslinger The Publication Order of Raider Books series continues with 'Sins of the Gunslinger', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1989)
  • Black Hills Trackdown Experience the magic of 'Black Hills Trackdown' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Raider Books universe.
    (1989)
  • Gunfighter's Showdown Join the adventure in 'Gunfighter's Showdown' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1989)
  • Anderson Valley Shootout Join the adventure in 'Anderson Valley Shootout' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1989)
  • Badlands Patrol The Publication Order of Raider Books series continues with 'Badlands Patrol', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1989)
  • The Yellowstone Thieves The Publication Order of Raider Books series continues with 'The Yellowstone Thieves', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1989)
  • The Arkansas Hellrider Experience the magic of 'The Arkansas Hellrider' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Raider Books universe.
    (1989)
  • Border War 'Border War' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Raider Books series, set in the world J.D. Hardin has created.
    (1989)
  • The East Texas Deception The Publication Order of Raider Books series continues with 'The East Texas Deception', another thrilling entry from J.D. Hardin.
    (1989)
  • Deadly Avengers In 'Deadly Avengers', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1989)
  • Highway of Death In 'Highway of Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1989)
  • The Pinkerton Killers In 'The Pinkerton Killers', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1989)
  • The Tombstone Territory Experience the magic of 'The Tombstone Territory' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Raider Books universe.
    (1990)
  • Mexican Showdown Join the adventure in 'Mexican Showdown' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1990)
  • The California Kid Join the adventure in 'The California Kid' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1990)
  • Border Law In 'Border Law', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Raider Books saga.
    (1990)
  • Hangman's Law 'Hangman's Law' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Raider Books series, set in the world J.D. Hardin has created.
    (1990)
  • Fast Death In 'Fast Death', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1990)
  • Desert Death Trap In 'Desert Death Trap', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1990)
  • Wyoming Ambush In 'Wyoming Ambush', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Raider Books saga.
    (1990)
  • Killer's Moon In 'Killer's Moon', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1990)
  • Ambush Valley In 'Ambush Valley', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Raider Books saga.
    (1990)
  • The Utah Double Cross Experience the magic of 'The Utah Double Cross' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Raider Books universe.
    (1990)
  • End of the Trail Join the adventure in 'End of the Trail' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Raider Books series by J.D. Hardin.
    (1990)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is J.D. Hardin?

J.D. Hardin is a bestselling author known for 2 book series containing over 114 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books, Publication Order of Raider Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best J.D. Hardin book series to start with?

For readers new to J.D. Hardin's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Doc and Raider Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 73 books, it offers a perfect entry point to J.D. Hardin's writing.

Q: How many books has J.D. Hardin written?

J.D. Hardin has written over 114 books across 2 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.

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