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A.J.’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at A.J.’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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A.J. McCarthy
Goodreads Author
Born
in Quebec City, Canada
August 31
Website
Twitter
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Member Since
March 2015
URL
https://www.goodreads.com/ajmccarthy
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Sins of the Fathers (Charlie and Simm Mystery #1)
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2017
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3 editions
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Cold Betrayal
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2018
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3 editions
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By the Book
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The Other Side (Charlie and Simm Mystery #2)
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2022
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3 editions
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Legacy of Fear
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2019
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3 editions
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A Stranger in the Family (Charlie and Simm Mystery #3)
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2023
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3 editions
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Faux Friends
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Smoke and Secrets (Charlie and Simm Mystery #4)
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2025
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Betrayal
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2015
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3 editions
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A Rock (Charlie and Simm Mystery #0.5)
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A Miracle
Recently, our family experienced a miracle. We were given the gift of a baby girl named Mia, a first grandchild for us. It is truly a wonderful feeling to hold that baby in your arms for the first time (and a second, and a third…).
This momentous occasion made me think about my parents when they became grandparents many years ago upon the birth of my niece. That niece, Kim, is to be married in a co
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A.J.’s Recent Updates
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| I read this book while on a beach vacation and I had a difficult time putting it down. I really like Tami Hoag's books and this was no exception. There were a lot of breadcrumbs and red herrings, and I was at least two-thirds through the book before ...more | |
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| 3.5 stars. This was my first book by Ruth Ware, and although I enjoyed it, I guess I expected more since now it's been made into a movie (which I haven't watched yet). I listened to the audiobook version and I was impressed with Ms. Church's grasp fo ...more | |
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| After reading Lunch Tales: Suellen, I was more than happy to get my hands on this next novel featuring Teagan Quinn. Lucille Guarino creates deeply moving and gripping stories about strong women who overcome difficult obstacles. In this case, Teagan’ ...more | |
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| This novel intertwines historical drama with contemporary romance, transporting you from the turbulent hills of Mexico during the revolution to the wreckage of an American marriage more than a hundred years later. The story blends suspense, romance, ...more | |
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| Tense, smart, and filled with emotion, Class Action follows law student Lennon Gallagher as she’s thrust into a web of academic deceit, legal intrigue, and buried family secrets. With sharp twists and heartfelt moments, this is another gripping story ...more | |
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| This paranormal medical thriller grabbed me from the first page. I immediately knew it would be intriguing, and I wasn’t wrong. Filled with diverse and engaging characters, both living and dead, I was on my toes trying to keep up with the many twists ...more | |
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A.J. McCarthy
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Corinne’s Chapter Chatter's review
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Smoke and Secrets (Charlie and Simm Mystery #4):
"I wasn’t sure how I felt coming into this book as I at first wasn’t particularly in the mood for a gothic thriller but with its publication date coming this week on July 3rd, I wanted to make sure to get it done.
Thankfully my mood changed very quickl" Read more of this review » |
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A.J. McCarthy
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1 other person
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Billy Buttons's review
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Smoke and Secrets (Charlie and Simm Mystery #4):
"The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
EDITORIAL REVIEW 17th June 2025 TITLE: Smoke and Secrets AUTHOR: A J McCarthy Star Rating: 5 ‘A cleverly plotted mystery with an atmospheric setting and two charismatic protagonists to root for. A Wishing Shelf Recommended Boo" Read more of this review » |
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| Imagine being able to step back into any moment of your life and relive it with all your senses as often as you like. Dr. Angela Anderson helped create a high-tech virtual reality system that allows people to do just that. Her motivation was to offer ...more | |
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I love it when I discover a writer who checks all the boxes. Sharp writing, great characters, lots of action, Death Grip has it all. And to top it off, it’s the fourth in a series. More for me to read and love! This suspenseful novel takes the reader ...more |
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