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ⓘ About A.J. McCarthy
Things take an interesting twist when the threats escalate to break-ins, first at Charlie’s house and then in her bar. The culprit goes to the extent of kidnapping Charlie’s beloved dog, Harley. When the dog is returned soon after, there is a note asking Charlie how she would feel to lose someone she loved. Simm and Charlie have no choice but to team up and unravel the mystery before more damage is done. What follows is an exhilarating ride that involves the Canadian Mafia and the underground in Dublin. These two will realize that they are in grave danger a little too late, so they don’t have a choice but to keep fighting. Follow Charlie and Simm as they work to find the face behind those creepy messages.
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Who is A.J. McCarthy?
Things take an interesting twist when the threats escalate to break-ins, first at Charlie's house and then in her bar. The culprit goes to the extent of kidnapping Charlie's beloved dog, Harley. When the dog is returned soon after, there is a note asking Charlie how she would feel to lose someone she loved.
Which A.J. McCarthy series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Charlie and Simm Mystery series, the earliest of A.J. McCarthy's multi-book series: it opens with The Other Side (2022) and runs to 5 books across 2022–2025, ending with Smoke and Secrets (2025).
How many books has A.J. McCarthy written?
A.J. McCarthy has 12 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2015 and 2026. 5 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Charlie and Simm Mystery series with 5 books — and 7 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should A.J. McCarthy's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. A.J. McCarthy's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Charlie and Simm Mystery (2022–2025, 5 books).
How are A.J. McCarthy's books organised into series?
This guide splits A.J. McCarthy's 12 books into 1 named series and 7 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Charlie and Simm Mystery (5 books, 2022–2025).