Die Hard books in order

The Die Hard series collects the novels by Roderick Thorp that inspired the Die Hard films, including Nothing Lasts Forever and 58 Minutes.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Die Hard 1979 Roderick Thorp N/A
2 Nothing Lasts Forever 1979 Roderick Thorp Buy
3 58 Minutes 1987 Roderick Thorp N/A
4 58 Minutes / Die Hard 2: Die Harder 1987 Roderick Thorp Buy

The Die Hard book series is listed below in reading order.

Nothing Lasts Forever (1979) is the novel that inspired the original Die Hard film. 58 Minutes (1987) provided the basis for Die Hard 2: Die Harder. This listing includes both the original editions and the rebranded versions published under the Die Hard name after the films became popular. The books are straightforward action thrillers about one person fighting against overwhelming odds in a confined setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Die Hard series?

There are four books in the Die Hard series, published between 1979 and 1987.

What is the first book in the Die Hard series?

The first book in the Die Hard series is Die Hard, published in 1979.

What is the connection between these books and the Die Hard films?

Nothing Lasts Forever (1979) by Roderick Thorp was adapted into Die Hard (1988). 58 Minutes (1987), also by Thorp, was adapted into Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990). The entries listed here include both the original titles and their rebranded editions.

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