Patrick Taylor Reading Order
4 series · 23 books
Patrick Taylor is a retired physician and professor from the University of British Columbia who has become a bestselling author of historical fiction set in Ireland. He is best known for his Irish Country series, which follows the lives and challenges of rural physicians in twentieth-century Northern Ireland during a time of profound social and political change. Taylor has written over two dozen books blending his medical expertise with meticulously researched historical detail, particularly focusing on the Irish Troubles and the personal stories of characters navigating love, medicine, and conflict in a divided society.
Irish Country Series
Likely Complete17 books (2004–2021)
Start with An Irish Country Doctor / The Apprenticeship of Dr. Laverty, the first of 17 books in the Irish Country series.
Start this series with An Irish Country Doctor / The Apprenticeship of Dr. Laverty
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Irish Country Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2014–2017)
Start with The Wily O'Reilly: Irish Country Stories and read in order.
Start this series with The Wily O'Reilly: Irish Country Stories
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Irish Troubles Series
Complete3 books (1997–2005)
Start with Only Wounded and read in order.
Start this series with Only Wounded
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1994–1994)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Patrick Taylor written?
- Patrick Taylor has written 23 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Patrick Taylor series?
- Here are the first books in Patrick Taylor's series: Irish Country: An Irish Country Doctor / The Apprenticeship of Dr. Laverty; Irish Country Short Story Collections: The Wily O'Reilly: Irish Country Stories; Irish Troubles: Only Wounded.
- What order should I read Patrick Taylor's books?
- We recommend reading Patrick Taylor's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Patrick Taylor's series complete?
- Patrick Taylor has 3 completed series.