The Tears of Autumn
A masterful espionage thriller that delves into the murky depths of international intrigue and conspiracy, set in the aftermath of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Charles McCarry's novel, a major bestseller, follows Paul Christopher, an American intelligence officer and former Marine, as he uncovers a shocking theory about the true motives behind the assassination.
Christopher's investigation leads him to believe that the Kennedy White House was involved in the assassination of Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem, and that Vietnamese leaders orchestrated Kennedy's assassination in retaliation.
As he pursues the truth, Christopher faces threats from powerful figures who want to keep the conspiracy buried. His relentless quest for answers takes him from Paris to Rome, Zurich, the Congo, and Saigon, revealing a web of deceit and danger.
With its compelling narrative and richly drawn characters, The Tears of Autumn is a gripping tale of espionage, political intrigue, and the search for truth. Charles McCarry's novel is a must-read for fans of spy fiction and anyone intrigued by theories surrounding the Kennedy assassination.
Charles McCarry
Charles McCarry worked under deep cover as a CIA operations officer in Europe, Asia, and Africa. He is the author of thirteen critically acclaimed novels, including The Shanghai Factor and the classic spy thriller The Tears of Autumn, as well as numerous works of nonfiction.
Born in Massachusetts in 1930, McCarry began his writing career in the army, as a correspondent for Stars and Stripes. In the 1950s he served as a speechwriter for President Eisenhower before taking a post with the CIA, for whom he traveled the globe as a deep cover operative. He left the Agency in 1967, and set about converting his experiences into fiction.
Paul Christopher
Paul Christopher consists of ten books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
