The Dr. Jane McGill books must be read in chronological order, which coincides with their publication order, by following this sequence:[2-3]
| Order | Cover | Title | First published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
The Devil Wears Scrubs | Year of publication: 2013[2] | Introduces Jane’s internship and her relationship with Ryan. |
| 2 |
|
The Devil You Know | Year of publication: 2017[3] | Continues Jane’s story years later and relies on events established in the first book. |
1. The Devil Wears Scrubs
The Devil Wears Scrubs (2013)[2] begins Jane McGill’s story at the start of her medical internship at County Hospital. The novel establishes her demanding professional environment, her difficult relationship with senior resident Alyssa Morgan, her friendship with fellow intern Nina Castellano, and her complicated attraction to surgical resident Ryan Reilly.[4]
It also introduces the medical and personal pressures that shape the sequel.[4]
2. The Devil You Know
The Devil You Know (2017)[3] moves Jane’s story forward several years, to a time when she is working as a primary care physician, married to Ben Ross, and raising a young daughter. Ryan Reilly’s return brings Jane’s earlier relationship back into the foreground, while her marriage, work life, and Ryan’s family history create the novel’s central tensions.[5]
This book is a direct continuation of Jane’s personal and professional trajectory.[5]
References
- Women’s Fiction. Freida McFadden.
- The Devil Wears Scrubs. Freida McFadden. Copyright page. ISBN: 9781492177166.
- The Devil You Know. Freida McFadden. Copyright page. ISBN: 9781546859888.
- The Devil Wears Scrubs. Freida McFadden. ISBN: 9781492177166.
- The Devil You Know. Freida McFadden. ISBN: 9781546859888.