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Doug Selby

by Erle Stanley Gardner

9 books Started 1937 Latest 1949
Publication Reading Order

The Doug Selby is a Legal Thriller / Mystery series by Erle Stanley Gardner, made up of 9 books published between 1937 and 1949. It begins with The D.A. Calls It Murder (1937), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The D.A. Breaks An Egg (1949), spanning 12 years of storytelling.

9books
12years active
2decades
~1.5yrs between books
1949latest release
# Title Year Buy
1930s
1 The D.A. Calls It Murder 1937 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The D.A. Holds a Candle 1938 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The D.A. Draws a Circle 1939 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1940s
4 The D.A. Goes to Trial 1940 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The D. A. Cooks a Goose 1942 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The D.A. Calls a Turn 1944 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The D.A. Breaks a Seal 1946 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The D.A. Takes a Chance 1948 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The D.A. Breaks An EggLatest 1949 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Doug Selby series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Doug Selby series?

Start with The D.A. Calls It Murder (1937), the first book in the Doug Selby series by Erle Stanley Gardner. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Doug Selby series?

There are 9 books in the Doug Selby series by Erle Stanley Gardner, published between 1937 and 1949.

What is the first book in the Doug Selby series?

The first book in the Doug Selby series is The D.A. Calls It Murder, published in 1937 by Erle Stanley Gardner.

What is the latest book in the Doug Selby series?

The most recent book in the Doug Selby series is The D.A. Breaks An Egg (1949) by Erle Stanley Gardner.

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About Erle Stanley Gardner

**Erle Stanley Gardner (1889-1970)** Erle Stanley Gardner was an American mystery writer best known for his prolific "Perry Mason" series featuring a cunning defense attorney. Born in Malden, Massachusetts, Gardner was a law student before turning to writing full-time in 1923. His first novel, "The Case of the Velvet Claws," introduced Mason, who went on to appear in over 80 books and more than 50 short stories. Gardner's works are characterized by their fast-paced, suspenseful plots, and astute legal analysis. He received the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award in 1962 and was named a Grand Master of Detectives by the Baker Street Irregulars in 1958. Gardner's books sold millions of copies and were translated into more than 30 languages. The "Perry Mason" novels formed the basis for a long-running television series and several films. Gardner also wrote other mystery series, including those featuring Doug Selby and Bertha Cool.

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