Charlie and Simm Mystery Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Sins of the Fathers | 2017 | N/A |
| The Other Side | 2022 | Buy |
| A Stranger in the Family | 2023 | Buy |
| A Rock | 2023 | Buy |
| A Hard Place | 2024 | Buy |
| Smoke and Secrets | 2025 | Buy |
Standalone Novels
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Betrayal | 2015 | Buy |
| Sins of the Fathers | 2017 | Buy |
| Cold Betrayal | 2018 | Buy |
| Legacy of Fear | 2019 | Buy |
| By the Book | 2020 | Buy |
| Faux Friends | 2021 | Buy |
A.J. McCarthy writes mystery and thriller fiction. Her Charlie and Simm series pairs two investigators in cases that revolve around family secrets, deception, and violent pasts. The series has grown to six books since its debut in 2017.
McCarthy also publishes standalone thrillers, including Betrayal, Cold Betrayal, and Legacy of Fear. Her books are set in Canada and feature tight plotting with an emphasis on psychological suspense.