Tana French Reading Order
4 series · 11 books · 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.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Cal Hooper Series
Ongoing3 books (2020–2026)
Tana French's Cal Hooper series consists of three mystery novels following the same protagonist across different investigations. The first book, The Searcher, was published in 2020, with The Hunter following in 2023 and The Keeper in 2026. This ongoing series should be read in publication order to experience Cal's character development and the interconnected nature of the cases he encounters. French brings her signature atmospheric storytelling to this trilogy of mysteries centered on a former detective navigating small-town secrets and complex investigations.
Start with The Searcher and read in order.
Start this series with The Searcher
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Complete6 books (2007–2016)
The Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French consists of six complete mystery thrillers published between 2007 and 2016. Though each book features different detectives and cases within the same Dublin police unit, they should be read in publication order: In the Woods, The Likeness, Faithful Place, Broken Harbour, The Secret Place, and The Trespasser. The interconnected stories build upon one another, with characters and cases from earlier books recurring throughout the series.
Start with In the Woods, the first of 6 books in the Dublin Murder Squad series.
Start this series with In the Woods
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Tana French written?
- Tana French has written 11 books across 4 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.