Harden Up: A Joe Harden Novel

Joe Harden is a rehabilitated ex-con leading a quiet life on the up and up, far removed from the violent criminal world of his past. Joe’s world is turned upside down when he comes home from work one day to find his brother shot and his wife missing, and a note demanding the return—if he ever wants to see her alive again—of $750,000 of stolen drug money he knows nothing about. Going to the police like a good citizen, Joe discovers that he is up against a vast criminal conspiracy involving drug kingpins, street thugs, and the very cops he’s come to for help. With nowhere to turn for help and time running out, Joe realizes what he must do when his now-desperate enemies launch a brazen attempt on his own life. Joe has no choice but to reawaken the cold killer within and bring the hard fight to the bad guys. But can he get the girl, get the cash, and get out of town before the clock runs out?