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Reading order

Doug Selby Books in Order

This page lists the complete Doug Selby reading order by Erle Stanley Gardner, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 9 books / 1937-1949

Doug Selby Reading Order

01 The D.A. Calls It Murder 1937 Buy
02 The D.A. Holds a Candle 1938 Buy
03 The D.A. Draws a Circle 1939 Buy
04 The D.A. Goes to Trial 1940 Buy
05 The D. A. Cooks a Goose 1942 Buy
06 The D.A. Calls a Turn 1944 Buy
07 The D.A. Breaks a Seal 1946 Buy
08 The D.A. Takes a Chance 1948 Buy
09 The D.A. Breaks An Egg 1949 Buy

Doug Selby Books by Publication Order

1937 The D.A. Calls It Murder #1
1938 The D.A. Holds a Candle #2
1939 The D.A. Draws a Circle #3
1940 The D.A. Goes to Trial #4
1942 The D. A. Cooks a Goose #5
1944 The D.A. Calls a Turn #6
1946 The D.A. Breaks a Seal #7
1948 The D.A. Takes a Chance #8
1949 The D.A. Breaks An Egg #9

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Doug Selby reading order?

The Doug Selby reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Doug Selby books are there?

This catalog currently lists 9 Doug Selby books published across 1937-1949.

Who writes the Doug Selby books?

Doug Selby is listed as a book series by Erle Stanley Gardner.

Should I read Doug Selby in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Doug Selby. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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