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: December 16, 2025
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Publication Order
20 books
The Mulberry Bush
by Charles McCarry
2015
The Shanghai Factor
by Charles McCarry
2013
Ark
by Charles McCarry
2011
Christopher's Ghosts
by Charles McCarry
2007
Old Boys
by Charles McCarry
2004
Lucky Bastard
by Charles McCarry
1998
From the Field
by Charles McCarry
1997
Shelley's Heart
by Charles McCarry
1995
Inner Circles
by Charles McCarry
1992
Second Sight
by Charles McCarry
1991
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.
The Bride of the Wilderness
by Charles McCarry
1988
The Last Supper
by Charles McCarry
1983
The Great Southwest
by Charles McCarry
1980
The Better Angels
by Charles McCarry
1979
Double Eagle
by Charles McCarry
1979
The Secret Lovers
by Charles McCarry
1977
The Tears of Autumn
by Charles McCarry
1974
The Miernik Dossier
by Charles McCarry
1973
Citizen Nader
by Charles McCarry
1972
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