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Michael Palmer

Michael Palmer Reading Order

5 series · 33 books · Born 1942-10-09

Mystery & Thriller

Michael Palmer was an American physician who became a prolific thriller writer, drawing on his medical expertise to create authentic and compelling suspense narratives. With 33 books published between 1982 and 2018, Palmer crafted multiple series including the Dr. Lou Welcome mysteries alongside numerous standalone novels and short works that showcase his ability to weave medical knowledge into gripping plots. His unique background as both a practicing doctor and novelist allowed him to bring credibility and technical detail to the mystery and thriller genre.

Anthologies Series

Complete

6 books (2001–2015)

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

Start this series with Natural Suspect

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

Daniel Palmer Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2010)

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

Start this series with Disfigured(With: Daniel Palmer)

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

Dr. Lou Welcome Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2014)

Start with Oath of Office and read in order.

Start this series with Oath of Office

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1
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Oath of Office
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Political Suicide
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2012)

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

Start this series with Disfigured(With: Daniel Palmer)

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#Title
1
Disfigured(With: Daniel Palmer)
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Dead Club(With: Daniel Palmer)
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

19 books (1982–2018)

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

Start this series with The Sisterhood

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

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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