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Charles McCarry Reading Order

4 series · 21 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Charles McCarry was an American novelist renowned for his contributions to the spy fiction genre, drawing from his experience as a former CIA operative. Over his prolific career from 1972 to 2015, he published 21 books across four series, including the acclaimed Paul Christopher Universe, as well as standalone novels, short stories, novellas, and works of non-fiction. His most notable work, "The Tear of the Rain," showcases his intricate storytelling and deep understanding of espionage.

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

5 books (1972–1997)

Start with Citizen Nader, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
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Citizen Nader
1972Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Great Southwest
1980Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Paths of Resistance(With: Isabel Allende,Gore Vidal)
1989Buy 🇺🇸
4
Inner Circles; How America Changed the World
1992Buy 🇺🇸
5
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From the Field
1997Buy 🇺🇸

Paul Christopher Universe Series

Complete

10 books (1973–2007)

Start with The Miernik Dossier, the first of 10 books in the Paul Christopher Universe series.

#Title
1
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The Miernik Dossier
1973Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Tears of Autumn
1974Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Secret Lovers
1977Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Better Angels
1979Buy 🇺🇸
5
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The Last Supper
1983Buy 🇺🇸
6
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The Bride of the Wilderness
1988Buy 🇺🇸
7
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Second Sight
1991Buy 🇺🇸
8
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Shelley's Heart
1995Buy 🇺🇸
9
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Old Boys
2004Buy 🇺🇸
10
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Christopher's Ghosts
2007Buy 🇺🇸

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (1992–1992)

#Title
1
The Hand of Carlos
1992Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (1979–2015)

Start with Double Eagle, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
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Double Eagle
1979Buy 🇺🇸
2
Lucky Bastard
1998Buy 🇺🇸
3
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4
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The Shanghai Factor
2013Buy 🇺🇸
5
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The Mulberry Bush
2015Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Charles McCarry written?
Charles McCarry has written 21 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1972 to 2015.
What is the first book in each Charles McCarry series?
Here are the first books in Charles McCarry's series: Non-Fiction: Citizen Nader; Paul Christopher Universe: The Miernik Dossier.
What order should I read Charles McCarry's books?
We recommend reading Charles McCarry's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Charles McCarry's series complete?
Charles McCarry has 4 completed series.

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