Charles McCarry Books in Order
Charles McCarry is a seasoned journalist and novelist with a distinguished career spanning multiple fields. He served as a correspondent for Stars and Stripes, a small-town newspaperman, and a speechwriter in the Eisenhower administration. McCarry also worked undercover for the CIA from 1958 to 1967, leveraging his experiences to inform his writing. As editor-at-large for National Geographic, he contributed pieces to prominent publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. McCarry is best known for his Paul Christopher series, a critically acclaimed collection of novels that meticulously explore the world of espionage and the complexities of human relationships.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Charles McCarry
- #1AmazonThe Miernik Dossier(1973)
- #2AmazonThe Tears of Autumn(1974)
- #3AmazonThe Secret Lovers(1977)
- #4AmazonThe Better Angels(1979)
- #5AmazonThe Last Supper(1983)
- #6AmazonThe Bride of the Wilderness(1988)
- #7AmazonSecond Sight(1991)
- #8AmazonShelley's Heart(1995)
- #9AmazonOld Boys(2004)
- #10AmazonChristopher's Ghosts(2007)
About Charles McCarry
Charles McCarry is a seasoned journalist and novelist with a distinguished career spanning multiple fields. He served as a correspondent for Stars and Stripes, a small-town newspaperman, and a speechwriter in the Eisenhower administration. McCarry also worked undercover for the CIA from 1958 to 1967, leveraging his experiences to inform his writing. As editor-at-large for National Geographic, he contributed pieces to prominent publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. McCarry is best known for his Paul Christopher series, a critically acclaimed collection of novels that meticulously explore the world of espionage and the complexities of human relationships.
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