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Michael Palmer

Michael Palmer Reading Order

5 series · 33 books · Born 9 Oct 1942

Mystery & Thriller

Michael Palmer was a prolific American writer and physician known for his captivating medical thrillers. With 33 books spanning five series, including the Dr. Lou Welcome series and numerous standalone novels and anthologies, he left a lasting impact on the genre. Active from 1982 until his passing in 2013, Palmer's most notable work continues to resonate with fans of suspense and intrigue.

Anthologies Series

Complete

6 books (2001–2015)

Start with Natural Suspect, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Natural Suspect
Natural Suspect
2001Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Thriller: Stories To Keep You Up All Night
Thriller: Stories To Keep You Up All Night
2006Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of First Thrills
First Thrills
2010Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of No Rest for the Dead
No Rest for the Dead
2011Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of In Search of Humanity
In Search of Humanity
2015Buy 🇺🇸
6
Reader's Digest Select Editions, Volume 340
2015Buy 🇺🇸

Daniel Palmer Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2010)

Start with Disfigured(With: Daniel Palmer) and read in order.

#Title
1
Disfigured(With: Daniel Palmer)
2006Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Dead Club(With: Daniel Palmer)
2010Buy 🇺🇸

Dr. Lou Welcome Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2014)

Start with Oath of Office and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Oath of Office
Oath of Office
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Political Suicide
Political Suicide
2012Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Resistant
Resistant
2014Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2012)

Start with Disfigured(With: Daniel Palmer) and read in order.

#Title
1
Disfigured(With: Daniel Palmer)
2006Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Dead Club(With: Daniel Palmer)
The Dead Club(With: Daniel Palmer)
2010Buy 🇺🇸
3
On Call
2012Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

19 books (1982–2018)

Start with The Sisterhood, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Sisterhood
The Sisterhood
1982Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Side Effects
Side Effects
1986Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Flashback
Flashback
1988Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Extreme Measures
Extreme Measures
1991Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Natural Causes
Natural Causes
1994Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Silent Treatment
Silent Treatment
1995Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Critical Judgment
Critical Judgment
1996Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Miracle Cure
Miracle Cure
1998Buy 🇺🇸
9
Cover of The Patient
The Patient
2000Buy 🇺🇸
10
Cover of Fatal
Fatal
2002Buy 🇺🇸
11
The Society
2004Buy 🇺🇸
12
Cover of The Fifth Vial
The Fifth Vial
2007Buy 🇺🇸
13
The First Patient
2008Buy 🇺🇸
14
Cover of The Second Opinion
The Second Opinion
2009Buy 🇺🇸
15
Cover of The Last Surgeon
The Last Surgeon
2010Buy 🇺🇸
16
Cover of A Heartbeat Away
A Heartbeat Away
2011Buy 🇺🇸
17
Cover of Trauma(With: Daniel Palmer)
Trauma(With: Daniel Palmer)
2015Buy 🇺🇸
18
Cover of Mercy(With: Daniel Palmer)
Mercy(With: Daniel Palmer)
2016Buy 🇺🇸
19
Cover of The First Family(With: Daniel Palmer)
The First Family(With: Daniel Palmer)
2018Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Michael Palmer written?
Michael Palmer has written 33 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2018.
What is the first book in each Michael Palmer series?
Here are the first books in Michael Palmer's series: Anthologies: Natural Suspect; Daniel Palmer Short Stories/Novellas: Disfigured(With: Daniel Palmer); Dr. Lou Welcome: Oath of Office; Short Stories/Novellas: Disfigured(With: Daniel Palmer).
What order should I read Michael Palmer's books?
We recommend reading Michael Palmer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Michael Palmer's series complete?
Michael Palmer has 5 completed series.

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