A New York Times Bestseller
“This hushed suspense tale about thwarted dreams of escape may be her best one yet…its own kind of masterpiece.” –Maureen Corrigan, The Washington Post
A “taut, chiseled and propulsive” (Vogue) new novel from the bestselling mystery writer who “is in a class by herself.” (The New York Times)
Cal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. After twenty-five years in the Chicago police force and a bruising divorce, he just wants to build a new life in a pretty spot with a good pub where nothing much happens. But when a local kid whose brother has gone missing arm-twists him into investigating, Cal uncovers layers of darkness beneath his picturesque retreat, and starts to realize that even small towns shelter dangerous secrets.
“One of the greatest crime novelists writing today” (Vox) weaves a masterful, atmospheric tale of suspense, asking how to tell right from wrong in a world where neither is simple, and what we stake on that decision.
Review
“The west of Ireland looked good to Cal Hooper on the internet. But now that he’s living there, the rugged beauty of the region overwhelms him, as it will anyone reading Tana French’s
The Searcher, an audacious departure for this immensely talented author… Not to be missed.”
—Janet Maslin, The New York Times“French’s writing here is on fire. Eerie and nuanced and spellbinding.”
—Fresh Air
“French avoids the fireworks of conventional crime fiction, instead taking a classic setup—the lone outsider revealing the dark side of a small town—and imbuing it with simmering menace. There’s also an unexpectedly moving friendship and storytelling so atmospheric you can practically smell the peat bogs.” —People
“Nuanced and compelling.” —The New Yorker
“Thriller mastermind Tana French’s . . . work is as consistently thoughtful and thought-provoking as it is entertaining…[In The Searcher] French finds interesting angles and dynamics, and her cast is, as always, wonderfully drawn.” —The Los Angeles Times
“Vivid and poetic.” —Associated Press
“French takes this standalone novel at a measured pace, easing readers into Cal’s quiet life before the thrills unravel.”—TIME
About the Author
Tana French is the author of seven previous books, including In the Woods, The Likeness, and The Witch Elm. Her novels have sold over three million copies and won numerous awards, including the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, and Barry awards, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Mystery/Thriller, and the Irish Book Award for Crime Fiction. She lives in Dublin with her family.
Product details
- Full Audiobook MP3 Format
- Full PDF E-Book Included
- Print Length : 464 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-0735224650
- Publisher : Viking (October 6, 2020)
- Language: : English