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ⓘ About Michael Palmer
Michael Palmer Michael Palmer was an American doctor who found a second career writing gripping medical thrillers. His own medical background gave his books a feeling of authenticity that readers appreciated. This real world knowledge formed the foundation for his many successful novels. A number of these books became international bestsellers, reaching audiences in dozens of countries. He possessed a true gift for crafting narratives that immediately pulled people in. The characters he created felt genuine and relatable, often ordinary professionals in extraordinary situations. His protagonists were typically smart and resourceful individuals facing high stakes dilemmas. This clever combination made his plots both exciting and easy to follow for a wide audience.
All Book Series by Michael Palmer
The First Family
Latest in the series · book 19 of 19 · published 2018 Co-authored · Daniel Palmer
Disfigured
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2006 Co-authored · Daniel Palmer
The Dead Club
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2010 Co-authored · Daniel Palmer
Disfigured
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2006 Co-authored · Daniel Palmer
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Who is Michael Palmer?
Michael Palmer Michael Palmer was an American doctor who found a second career writing gripping medical thrillers. His own medical background gave his books a feeling of authenticity that readers appreciated. This real world knowledge formed the foundation for his many successful novels.
Which Michael Palmer series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Dr. Lou Welcome series, the earliest of Michael Palmer's multi-book series: it opens with Oath of Office (2012) and runs to 3 books across 2012–2014, ending with Resistant (2014).
How many books has Michael Palmer written?
Michael Palmer has 33 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1982 and 2018. 5 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Dr. Lou Welcome series with 3 books — and 28 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Michael Palmer's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Michael Palmer's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Daniel Palmer Short Stories/Novellas (2006–2010, 2 books) and Dr. Lou Welcome (2012–2014, 3 books).
How are Michael Palmer's books organised into series?
This guide splits Michael Palmer's 33 books into 2 named series and 28 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Dr. Lou Welcome (3 books, 2012–2014); Daniel Palmer Short Stories/Novellas (2 books, 2006–2010).