Caroline Carmichael books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Caroline Carmichael series?"

"There are two books in the Caroline Carmichael series, published between 2001 and 2005."

Q: "What is the first book in the Caroline Carmichael series?"

"The first book in the Caroline Carmichael series is The Cutout, published in 2001."

Q: "Who is Caroline Carmichael?"

"Caroline Carmichael is a CIA intelligence analyst whose husband, also a CIA officer, goes missing under suspicious circumstances. The series draws on Mathews' own background as a former CIA analyst to create an authentic espionage setting."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Cutout	2001	Francine Mathews	Buy
2	Blown	2005	Francine Mathews	Buy

The Caroline Carmichael series by Francine Mathews consists of two espionage thrillers: The Cutout (2001) and Blown (2005). The series follows a CIA analyst whose professional life becomes personal when her husband disappears.

Mathews’ own experience working at the CIA gives these books an insider perspective that sets them apart from typical spy fiction. The tradecraft and bureaucratic politics feel grounded in real-world intelligence work rather than Hollywood fantasy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Caroline Carmichael series?

There are two books in the Caroline Carmichael series, published between 2001 and 2005.

What is the first book in the Caroline Carmichael series?

The first book in the Caroline Carmichael series is The Cutout, published in 2001.

Who is Caroline Carmichael?

Caroline Carmichael is a CIA intelligence analyst whose husband, also a CIA officer, goes missing under suspicious circumstances. The series draws on Mathews’ own background as a former CIA analyst to create an authentic espionage setting.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order