Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Betrayal | 2015 | A.J. McCarthy | Buy |
| 2 | Sins of the Fathers | 2017 | A.J. McCarthy | Buy |
| 3 | Cold Betrayal | 2018 | A.J. McCarthy | Buy |
| 4 | Legacy of Fear | 2019 | A.J. McCarthy | Buy |
| 5 | By the Book | 2020 | A.J. McCarthy | Buy |
| 6 | Faux Friends | 2021 | A.J. McCarthy | Buy |
A.J. McCarthy’s standalone novels cover a range of thriller scenarios, from betrayal and fear to deception among friends. Published between 2015 and 2021, these books are independent of her Charlie and Simm series.
The standalones tend to focus on ordinary people caught in dangerous situations. McCarthy keeps the pacing tight and the twists frequent, making each book a quick, suspenseful read.