Order of Cliff Hardy Books
Cliff Hardy serves as the central character in Peter Corris's acclaimed hardboiled detective series set in Australia. This Sydney-based private investigator cuts an imposing figure—tall and physically fit, drawing from a diverse background that includes stints as a boxer, soldier, lumberjack, and insurance investigator. Hardy's arsenal typically includes a Smith & Wesson .38, though he occasionally carries a Colt .45.
Peter Corris launched the Cliff Hardy series in 1980 with The Dying Trade, and the series continues to captivate readers today. The books are published in chronological sequence, making it easy for fans to follow Hardy's adventures in order.
The series opener, The Dying Trade, establishes Hardy as a compelling anti-hero—a private eye who smokes, drinks, and brings his boxing experience to his investigative work. Corris crafted Hardy into an iconic figure within Australian crime fiction, using this inaugural novel to guide readers through Sydney's darker underbelly alongside his unforgettable protagonist.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heroin Annie and Other Cliff Hardy Stories | 1984 | |
| 1 | The Dying Trade | 1980 | |
| 2 | White Meat | 1981 | |
| 2 | Man in the Shadows | 1988 | |
| 3 | The Big Drop | 1988 | |
| 3 | The Marvellous Boy | 1982 | |
| 4 | Burn, and Other Stories | 1993 | |
| 4 | Make Me Rich | 1985 | |
| 5 | The Empty Beach | 1985 | |
| 5 | Taking Care Of Business | 2004 | |
| 6 | The Greenwich Apartments | 1986 | |
| 6 | Forget Me If You Can | 2014 | |
| 7 | Deal Me Out | 1986 | |
| 7 | The Big Score: Cliff Hardy Cases | 2015 | |
| 8 | The January Zone | 1987 | |
| 9 | O'Fear | 1990 | |
| 10 | Wet Graves | 1991 | |
| 11 | Aftershock | 1991 | |
| 12 | Beware of the Dog | 1992 | |
| 13 | Matrimonial Causes | 1993 | |
| 14 | Casino | 1994 | |
| 15 | The Reward | 1997 | |
| 16 | Washington Club | 1997 | |
| 17 | The Black Prince | 1998 | |
| 18 | Other Side of Sorrow | 1999 | |
| 19 | Lugarno | 2001 | |
| 20 | Salt and Blood | 2002 | |
| 21 | Master's Mates | 2003 | |
| 22 | The Coast Road | 2004 | |
| 23 | Saving Billie | 2005 | |
| 24 | The Undertow | 2006 | |
| 25 | Appeal Denied | 2007 | |
| 26 | Open File | 2008 | |
| 27 | Deep Water | 2009 | |
| 28 | Torn Apart | 2010 | |
| 29 | Follow The Money | 2011 | |
| 30 | Comeback | 2012 | |
| 31 | The Dunbar Case | 2013 | |
| 32 | Silent Kill | 2014 | |
| 33 | Gun Control | 2015 | |
| 34 | That Empty Feeling | 2015 | |
| 35 | Win, Lose or Draw | 2017 |









































