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ⓘ About Joseph Finder
Joseph Finder was born to be a spy. Much of his childhood was spent living around the world, including time in Afghanistan and the Philippines. Capable of speaking multiple languages, Finder began learning Farsi as a child navigating the streets of Kabul. From an early age, Finder was placed in extremely stressful environments with many unfamiliar faces surrounding him. Eventually, Finder’s family settled permanently just outside of New York. Finder was born into the Cold War era of detente and mutually assured destruction with Russia. Consequently, it is no surprise that someone as cultured and well-travelered as Finder became interested in the Soviet Union, the KGB, and Russian history.
All Book Series by Joseph Finder
Good and Valuable Consideration: Jack Reacher vs. Nick Heller
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2014 Co-authored · Lee Child
The Starling Project: An Audible Drama
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2014
Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Box
Book 2 of 5 · published 2013
Mystery Writers of America Presents Ice Cold
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2014
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joseph Finder?
Joseph Finder was born to be a spy. Much of his childhood was spent living around the world, including time in Afghanistan and the Philippines. Capable of speaking multiple languages, Finder began learning Farsi as a child navigating the streets of Kabul.
Which Joseph Finder series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Nick Heller series, the earliest of Joseph Finder's multi-book series: it opens with Vanished (2009) and runs to 4 books across 2009–2020, ending with House on Fire (2020).
How many books has Joseph Finder written?
Joseph Finder has 28 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1983 and 2025. 9 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being the Nick Heller series with 4 books — and 19 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Joseph Finder's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Joseph Finder's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Nick Heller (2009–2020, 4 books) and Nick Heller Short Stories/Novellas (2011–2014, 2 books).
How are Joseph Finder's books organised into series?
This guide splits Joseph Finder's 28 books into 3 named series and 19 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Nick Heller (4 books, 2009–2020); Nick Heller Short Stories/Novellas (2 books, 2011–2014); Harold Middleton (3 books, 2007–2014).