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Doug Selby Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Doug Selby books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Doug Selby series? Start with "The D.A. Calls It Murder" (1937) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Doug Selby reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The D.A. Calls It Murder
1937
The D.A. Holds a Candle
1938
The D.A. Draws a Circle
1939
The D.A. Goes to Trial
1940
The D. A. Cooks a Goose
1942
The D.A. Calls a Turn
1944
The D.A. Breaks a Seal
1946
The D.A. Takes a Chance
1948
The D.A. Breaks An Egg
1949
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