📖 About Dr. Kildare

Dr. Kildare is a series universe written by Max Brand. The complete collection runs to 7 books across 1 series, published between 1940 and 1943.

The main series is Publication Order of Dr. Kildare Books with 7 books. It opens with Calling Dr. Kildare (1940) and currently runs to Dr. Kildare's Search (1943).

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🎯 Where to Start with Dr. Kildare

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: Calling Dr. Kildare (1940), book 1 of Publication Order of Dr. Kildare Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Dr. Kildare Books in Order

Publication Order of Dr. Kildare Books
7 books
1
Calling Dr. Kildare book cover1Calling Dr. Kildare1940Buy on Amazon
The Secret of Dr. Kildare book cover2The Secret of Dr. Kildare1940Buy on Amazon
Dr. Kildare Takes Charge book cover3Dr. Kildare Takes Charge1941Buy on Amazon
Dr. Kildare's Trial book cover4Dr. Kildare's Trial1941Buy on Amazon
Young Dr. Kildare book cover5Young Dr. Kildare1941Buy on Amazon
Dr. Kildare's Crisis book cover6Dr. Kildare's Crisis1942Buy on Amazon
Dr. Kildare's Search book cover7Dr. Kildare's Search1943Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Dr. Kildare books are there?
There are 7 books in the Dr. Kildare collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1940 and 1943.
What is the first Dr. Kildare book?
The first book is Calling Dr. Kildare, published in 1940.
What order should I read the Dr. Kildare books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Dr. Kildare books?
The Dr. Kildare books were written by Max Brand.
Is the Dr. Kildare series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Dr. Kildare Books, has 7 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Dr. Kildare series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1940, and the most recent in 1943.