Mercy McCarthy

Q: "Who is Mercy McCarthy?"

"Mercy McCarthy is a bookshop owner in Ireland who becomes an amateur detective, investigating murders and other crimes in her community across a series of cozy mysteries."

Q: "Where does Mercy McCarthy live?"

"Mercy McCarthy lives and runs her bookshop in a small town in Ireland, where the close-knit community provides both suspects and allies for her investigations."

Q: "How many books feature Mercy McCarthy?"

"Mercy McCarthy appears in five books beginning with An Irish Bookshop Murder (2024), with new installments continuing through 2026."

Mercy McCarthy is the protagonist of the Mercy McCarthy Mystery series, a bookshop owner in Ireland who has an unfortunate talent for finding herself at the center of murder investigations. Her love of books and her deep connections within the local community make her a natural amateur detective.

Beginning with An Irish Bookshop Murder (2024), Mercy uses her sharp wit and observational skills to untangle crimes that baffle the local authorities. The atmospheric Irish setting and Mercy’s bookish personality give the series a distinct flavor within the cozy mystery genre.

Reading Order

See the complete Mercy McCarthy Mystery reading order for all books in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Mercy McCarthy?

Mercy McCarthy is a bookshop owner in Ireland who becomes an amateur detective, investigating murders and other crimes in her community across a series of cozy mysteries.

Where does Mercy McCarthy live?

Mercy McCarthy lives and runs her bookshop in a small town in Ireland, where the close-knit community provides both suspects and allies for her investigations.

How many books feature Mercy McCarthy?

Mercy McCarthy appears in five books beginning with An Irish Bookshop Murder (2024), with new installments continuing through 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading Order