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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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Charles McCarry books in publication order

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Book cover for "Citizen Nader" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Citizen Nader

by Charles McCarry

1972

Book cover for "The Miernik Dossier" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

The Miernik Dossier

by Charles McCarry

1973

Book cover for "The Tears of Autumn" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

The Tears of Autumn

by Charles McCarry

1974

Book cover for "The Secret Lovers" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

The Secret Lovers

by Charles McCarry

1977

Book cover for "Double Eagle" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Double Eagle

by Charles McCarry

1979

Book cover for "The Better Angels" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

The Better Angels

by Charles McCarry

1979

Book cover for "The Great Southwest" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

The Great Southwest

by Charles McCarry

1980

Book cover for "The Last Supper" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

The Last Supper

by Charles McCarry

1983

Book cover for "The Bride of the Wilderness" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

The Bride of the Wilderness

by Charles McCarry

1988

Book cover for "Paths of Resistance" by Marge Piercy, Isabel Allende, Gore Vidal & Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Paths of Resistance

by Marge Piercy, Isabel Allende, Gore Vidal & Charles McCarry

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.

Book cover for "Second Sight" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Second Sight

by Charles McCarry

1991

Book cover for "Inner Circles" by Charles McCarryView on Amazon

Inner Circles

by Charles McCarry

1992

Book cover for "Shelley's Heart" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Shelley's Heart

by Charles McCarry

1995

Book cover for "From the Field" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

From the Field

by Charles McCarry

1997

Book cover for "Lucky Bastard" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Lucky Bastard

by Charles McCarry

1998

Book cover for "Old Boys" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Old Boys

by Charles McCarry

2004

Book cover for "Christopher's Ghosts" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Christopher's Ghosts

by Charles McCarry

2007

Book cover for "Ark" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

Ark

by Charles McCarry

2011

Book cover for "The Shanghai Factor" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

The Shanghai Factor

by Charles McCarry

2013

Book cover for "The Mulberry Bush" by Charles McCarryView on AmazonLocal bookstore

The Mulberry Bush

by Charles McCarry

2015

Standalone Charles McCarry books

  1. Book cover for "Citizen Nader"

    Citizen Nader

    by Charles McCarry

    1972
  2. Book cover for "The Miernik Dossier"

    The Miernik Dossier

    by Charles McCarry

    1973Paul Christopher, Book 1
  3. Book cover for "The Tears of Autumn"

    The Tears of Autumn

    by Charles McCarry

    1974Paul Christopher, Book 2
  4. Book cover for "The Secret Lovers"

    The Secret Lovers

    by Charles McCarry

    1977Paul Christopher, Book 3
  5. Book cover for "Double Eagle"

    Double Eagle

    by Charles McCarry

    1979
  6. Book cover for "The Better Angels"

    The Better Angels

    by Charles McCarry

    1979Paul Christopher, Book 4
  7. Book cover for "The Great Southwest"

    The Great Southwest

    by Charles McCarry

    1980
  8. Book cover for "The Last Supper"

    The Last Supper

    by Charles McCarry

    1983Paul Christopher, Book 5
  9. Book cover for "The Bride of the Wilderness"

    The Bride of the Wilderness

    by Charles McCarry

    1988Paul Christopher, Book 6
  10. Book cover for "Paths of Resistance"

    Paths of Resistance

    by Marge Piercy, Isabel Allende, Gore Vidal & Charles McCarry

    1989
  11. Book cover for "Second Sight"

    Second Sight

    by Charles McCarry

    1991Paul Christopher, Book 7
  12. Book cover for "Inner Circles"

    Inner Circles

    by Charles McCarry

    1992How America Changed the World
  13. Book cover for "Shelley's Heart"

    Shelley's Heart

    by Charles McCarry

    1995Paul Christopher, Book 8
  14. Book cover for "From the Field"

    From the Field

    by Charles McCarry

    1997
  15. Book cover for "Lucky Bastard"

    Lucky Bastard

    by Charles McCarry

    1998A Novel
  16. Book cover for "Old Boys"

    Old Boys

    by Charles McCarry

    2004Paul Christopher, Book 9
  17. Book cover for "Christopher's Ghosts"

    Christopher's Ghosts

    by Charles McCarry

    2007Paul Christopher, Book 10
  18. Book cover for "Ark"

    Ark

    by Charles McCarry

    2011
  19. Book cover for "The Shanghai Factor"

    The Shanghai Factor

    by Charles McCarry

    2013
  20. Book cover for "The Mulberry Bush"

    The Mulberry Bush

    by Charles McCarry

    2015

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