Paul Christopher Books in Order
Part ofCharles McCarry Books in OrderExplore Paul Christopher books by Charles McCarry in order, with summaries of each book and a guide to choosing where to start reading the series.
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Paul Christopher books in publication order
10 books
The Miernik Dossier
by Charles McCarry
1973
Undercover American Paul Christopher joins an international group traveling from Switzerland to Sudan in a Cadillac. Presented through intelligence reports and documents, their journey becomes a tangled investigation of suspected agents and a possible terrorist conspiracy.
The Tears of Autumn
by Charles McCarry
1974
Paul Christopher develops an explosive theory about the assassination of President Kennedy, but his superiors order him to abandon it. Resigning instead, he pursues evidence across several continents while facing threats from assassins and his own government.
The Secret Lovers
by Charles McCarry
1977
In Cold War Berlin, Paul Christopher receives a manuscript smuggled out of Moscow, only for its courier to die minutes later. His investigation into the apparent accident exposes dangerous secrets and the personal costs of intelligence work.
The Better Angels
by Charles McCarry
1979
A bitter American presidential contest unfolds against escalating international terrorism and the ambitions of an oil-rich Arab prince. Political maneuvering, energy interests, and intelligence operations converge as extremists threaten nuclear attacks on Israel and American cities.
The Last Supper
by Charles McCarry
1983
Paul Christopher’s life unfolds alongside the history of the secret intelligence organization known as the Outfit. From struggles against Nazi Germany and Japan to later espionage, professional betrayals intertwine with the moral pressures shaping his personal life.
The Bride of the Wilderness
by Charles McCarry
1988
London-born Fanny and French soldier Philippe face danger and adventure in early eighteenth-century America. This historical novel traces ancestors of Paul Christopher, following their struggle to build lives amid the uncertainties and violence of the colonial wilderness.
Second Sight
by Charles McCarry
1991
Retired spy Paul Christopher returns to service when American agents are kidnapped and interrogated with a devastating new drug. His worldwide search leads into his own past, where forgotten relationships and unsettled betrayals threaten his present life.
Shelley's Heart
by Charles McCarry
1995
A newly reelected American president faces evidence that his aides may have manipulated the vote through computers. The disputed victory triggers a struggle over legitimacy and power, drawing political allies and enemies into an escalating Washington crisis.
Old Boys
by Charles McCarry
2004
When Paul Christopher disappears and his supposed ashes arrive from China, his cousin Horace refuses to accept his death. Joined by four retired intelligence colleagues, Horace follows a mysterious ancient scroll across the world in search of answers.
Christopher's Ghosts
by Charles McCarry
2007
In late-1930s Berlin, young Paul Christopher and his family confront the growing power of Nazi rule. A doomed romance and an atrocity committed by an SS officer shape the experiences that will haunt his later life.
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