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4 series Β· 22 books

Richard L. Mabry is a physician and author who brings medical expertise to his Christian suspense fiction, crafting page-turning mysteries grounded in authentic healthcare settings. His prolific career spans multiple series and standalone works, with his Prescription For Trouble series standing as his most acclaimed contribution to the medical thriller genre. Writing across nearly two decades, Mabry blends his professional background as a doctor with storytelling that appeals to readers seeking intelligent, faith-informed mysteries with procedural depth.

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Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2018)

Richard L. Mabry's two-book non-fiction series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Tender Scar: Life After the Death of a Spouse (2006) and concluding with First Lessons: Early Blog Posts (2018). This complete series combines personal narrative and reflective writing within the mystery and thriller author's broader body of work.

Start with The Tender Scar: Life After the Death of a Spouse and read in order.

Start this series with The Tender Scar: Life After the Death of a Spouse

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Cover of The Tender Scar: Life After the Death of a Spouse
The Tender Scar: Life After the Death of a Spouse
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First Lessons: Early Blog Posts

Prescription For Trouble Series

Complete

6 books (2009–2013)

The Prescription For Trouble series comprises six mystery and thriller novels published between 2009 and 2013. Written by Richard L. Mabry, the complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Code Blue and continuing through Medical Error, Diagnosis Death, Lethal Remedy, Heart Failure, and concluding with Stress Test. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the interconnected narratives.

Start with Code Blue, the first of 6 books in the Prescription For Trouble series.

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2015–2022)

Richard L. Mabry's two-book collection of short stories and novellas spans from 2015 to 2022 and should be read in publication order beginning with Rx: Murder. The series appears to be complete. Mabry brings his background in mystery and thriller writing to these shorter works, which draw on his expertise in medical and forensic themes.

Start with Rx: Murder and read in order.

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

12 books (2014–2020)

Richard L. Mabry's collection of 12 standalone medical thrillers was published between 2014 and 2020, with the series now complete. Each novel can be read independently, though readers should follow publication order beginning with Critical Condition for the best experience. The series blends mystery and thriller elements with medical settings, drawing on the author's background in both fiction and non-fiction writing.

Start with Critical Condition, the first of 12 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Critical Condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Richard L. Mabry written?
Richard L. Mabry has written 22 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Richard L. Mabry series?
Here are the first books in Richard L. Mabry's series: Non-Fiction: The Tender Scar: Life After the Death of a Spouse; Prescription For Trouble: Code Blue; Short Stories/Novellas: Rx: Murder.
What order should I read Richard L. Mabry's books?
We recommend reading Richard L. Mabry's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Richard L. Mabry's series complete?
Richard L. Mabry has 3 completed series.

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