Med Service books in order

Med Service is a five-book science fiction series by Murray Leinster about interstellar medical troubleshooters, published between 1959 and 2002.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Med Ship 2002 Murray Leinster N/A
2 The Mutant Weapon 1959 Murray Leinster Buy
3 Doctor to the Stars 1964 Murray Leinster Buy
4 This World Is Taboo 1961 Murray Leinster Buy
5 S.O.S. From Three Worlds. 1966 Murray Leinster Buy

Murray Leinster’s Med Service series features Calhoun, a medical officer who travels between colonized planets dealing with outbreaks, biological warfare, and medical emergencies. The series combined Leinster’s interest in science with adventure storytelling.

The Mutant Weapon (1959) and This World Is Taboo (1961) were early entries, followed by Doctor to the Stars (1964) and S.O.S. From Three Worlds (1966). Med Ship (2002) is a collected edition. The series imagined an interstellar health service long before such concepts became common in science fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Med Service series?

There are five books in the Med Service series, published between 1959 and 2002.

What is the first book in the Med Service series?

The first book in the Med Service series is Med Ship, published in 2002.

What is the Med Service series about?

The Med Service series follows Calhoun, an interstellar medical officer who travels between planets handling disease outbreaks and biological crises. The books include The Mutant Weapon (1959), This World Is Taboo (1961), and Doctor to the Stars (1964).

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