Tana French

Tana French is an Irish-American author and theatrical actress. She is best known for her debut novel 'In the Woods' and subsequent works in the crime fiction genre, particularly the Dublin Murder Squad series.

Books

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  1. 1. Faithful Place

    "Faithful Place" is a gripping psychological thriller that follows the story of Frank Mackey, a detective in the Dublin Undercover squad. When a suitcase belonging to his long-lost girlfriend from twenty years ago is discovered in an abandoned house, Frank is forced to confront his painful past and the secrets that tore him apart from his family and the love of his life. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Frank becomes entangled in a web of lies, betrayal, and murder, ultimately leading him to question his own identity and the choices he has made.

    The 4018th Greatest Book of All Time
  2. 2. In The Woods

    In this psychological mystery, a detective on the Dublin Murder Squad is pulled into a case that unsettlingly intersects with his own past. As a child, he was the sole survivor of a mysterious incident that left two of his friends missing in the woods. Now, with the murder of a young girl in the same woods, he must confront his traumatic memories while trying to solve the case. The investigation becomes increasingly complex, blurring the lines between the detective's professional duties and his deeply personal quest for answers, leading to a chilling exploration of memory, identity, and the darkness that can lurk beneath the surface of seemingly idyllic settings.

    The 7390th Greatest Book of All Time
  3. 3. El Explorador

    In this gripping mystery novel, a detective is drawn into a complex investigation when a young boy is found dead in a small Irish town. As the detective delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that bind the tight-knit community. The story explores themes of memory, identity, and the impact of past traumas, as the detective struggles with his own haunted past while trying to bring justice to the victim. The narrative is rich with atmospheric detail and psychological depth, keeping readers engaged as the truth slowly unravels.