Charles McCarry Books in Order
This page lists the spy novels of Charles McCarry in order, with plot summaries, series background on Paul Christopher, and tips on the best place to start reading his work.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
20 books
Citizen Nader
by Charles McCarry
1972
The Miernik Dossier
by Charles McCarry
1973
The Tears of Autumn
by Charles McCarry
1974
The Secret Lovers
by Charles McCarry
1977
Double Eagle
by Charles McCarry
1979
The Better Angels
by Charles McCarry
1979
The Great Southwest
by Charles McCarry
1980
The Last Supper
by Charles McCarry
1983
The Bride of the Wilderness
by Charles McCarry
1988
Paths of Resistance
by Isabel Allende
1989
Paths of Resistance collects talks by writers including Isabel Allende, Charles McCarry, Gore Vidal, and others, reflecting on how political history, ideology, and personal conviction shape the modern novel and the risks of turning outrage into art.
Second Sight
by Charles McCarry
1991
Inner Circles
by Charles McCarry
1992
Shelley's Heart
by Charles McCarry
1995
From the Field
by Charles McCarry
1997
Lucky Bastard
by Charles McCarry
1998
Old Boys
by Charles McCarry
2004
Christopher's Ghosts
by Charles McCarry
2007
Ark
by Charles McCarry
2011
The Shanghai Factor
by Charles McCarry
2013
The Mulberry Bush
by Charles McCarry
2015
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