
Tana French Reading Order
3 series Β· 10 books Β· Born 1973-05-10
Tana French is an Irish-American crime novelist whose psychologically intricate mysteries have established her as a leading figure in contemporary detective fiction. Her debut novel In the Woods became a critical phenomenon, winning multiple major awards and launching the Dublin Murder Squad series, which blends procedural investigation with deep character exploration and unreliable narration. Across her three interconnected series and standalone works, French demonstrates a distinctive ability to layer mystery with literary depth, examining how violent crime reverberates through the lives of both investigators and suspects.
Cal Hooper Series
Ongoing3 books (2020β2026)
Start with The Searcher and read in order.
Start this series with The Searcher
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Searcher |
| 2 | The Hunter |
| 3 | The Keeper |
Dublin Murder Squad Series
Complete6 books (2007β2016)
Start with In the Woods, the first of 6 books in the Dublin Murder Squad series.
Start this series with In the Woods
Buy Book 1 πΊπΈπ§ Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | In the Woods |
| 2 | The Likeness |
| 3 | Faithful Place |
| 4 | Broken Harbour |
| 5 | The Secret Place |
| 6 | The Trespasser / Intrusion |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2018β2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Witch Elm |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Tana French written?
- Tana French has written 10 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Tana French series?
- Here are the first books in Tana French's series: Cal Hooper: The Searcher; Dublin Murder Squad: In the Woods.
- What order should I read Tana French's books?
- We recommend reading Tana French's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Tana French still writing new books?
- Yes, Tana French has 1 ongoing series: Cal Hooper.

