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Gary Birken

2 Series • 10 Books

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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Madison Shaw and Jack Wyatt Books
Start with: Malice By Design (2023)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Final Diagnosis (2001)

ⓘ About Gary Birken

About Gary Birken Gary Birken is an American author known for writing mystery and medical thrillers. His books often feature strong protagonists who face high stakes situations. The characters he creates feel real, with clear motivations and relatable struggles. Readers enjoy how his stories balance tension with moments that feel authentic. One of Birken’s strengths is his ability to craft engaging narratives that keep readers hooked. His plots move quickly but still take time to develop characters and settings. The medical and mystery elements in his books add excitement without feeling overdone. This makes his work entertaining for fans of fast paced yet well structured stories. Birken has a talent for writing compelling tales that draw people in from the first page.

All Book Series by Gary Birken

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Malice By Design

Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2023

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2023
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Error in Diagnosis

Book 2 of 4 · published 2023

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2023
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Treachery by Design

Book 3 of 4 · published 2024

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2024
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Sinister by Design

Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026

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2026
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Final Diagnosis

Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2001

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2001
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Plague

Book 2 of 6 · published 2002

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2002
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Embolus

Book 3 of 6 · published 2006

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2006
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Code 15

Book 4 of 6 · published 2009

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2009
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Prognosis Critical

Book 5 of 6 · published 2022

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2022
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Absence of Remorse

Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2026

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2026

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Gary Birken?

About Gary Birken Gary Birken is an American author known for writing mystery and medical thrillers. His books often feature strong protagonists who face high stakes situations. The characters he creates feel real, with clear motivations and relatable struggles.

Which Gary Birken series should I start with?

The best place to start is the Madison Shaw and Jack Wyatt series, the earliest of Gary Birken's multi-book series: it opens with Malice By Design (2023) and runs to 4 books across 2023–2026, ending with Sinister by Design (2026).

How many books has Gary Birken written?

Gary Birken has 10 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2001 and 2026. 4 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Madison Shaw and Jack Wyatt series with 4 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.

In what order should Gary Birken's series be read?

Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Gary Birken's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Madison Shaw and Jack Wyatt (2023–2026, 4 books).

How are Gary Birken's books organised into series?

This guide splits Gary Birken's 10 books into 1 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Madison Shaw and Jack Wyatt (4 books, 2023–2026).