Tana French Books In Order - Complete List

Tana French is a New York Times bestselling author best known for the Dublin Murder Squad series and the Cal Hooper series.

This page lists all Tana French books in order, including her series and standalone novel, organized by publication order.

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Dublin Murder Squad Series (Books in Order)

The Dublin Murder Squad series follows detectives from Ireland’s Murder Squad, with each novel focusing on a different lead investigator.

Publication Order

Cal Hooper Series (Books in Order)

The Cal Hooper series follows a former Chicago police officer who moves to a remote village in western Ireland and becomes involved in local investigations.

Publication Order

The Searcher, 2020
The Hunter, 2024
The Keeper, expected March 2026

Standalone Novels

The Witch Elm, 2018 (aka The Wych Elm)

Tana French Biography

Tana French is an American-born author whose crime and psychological suspense novels are primarily set in Ireland.
Official website: tanafrench.com

Tana Elizabeth French was born in Burlington, Vermont, in 1973, and she grew up in several countries, including Ireland, Italy, the US, and Malawi.

She studied acting at Trinity College in Dublin, and over the years, she has worked professionally in theatre, film, and voiceover. Before she became a full-time author, she had a career in acting.

Tana French published her debut novel, In The Woods, in 2007, which became the first book in the Dublin Murder Squad series.

She has lived in Dublin, Ireland, since 1990, where she currently lives with her family.

Tana French Book Adaptations

Dublin Murders – BBC television series (2019)

Tana French Awards and Nominations

Awards

In the Woods – Edgar Award for Best First Novel (2008)
In the Woods – Anthony Award for Best First Novel (2008)
In the Woods – Macavity Award for Best First Mystery (2008)
In the Woods – Barry Award for Best First Novel (2008)
Broken Harbour – Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller (2012)
Broken Harbour – Irish Book Award for Irish Crime Fiction (2012)

Nominations and Shortlists

In the Woods – Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller (2007)
Faithful Place – Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller (2010)
Faithful Place – International Dublin Literary Award (2012)

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Marika

Founder of Mystery Sequels, a reference site focused on listing mystery and thriller books in the correct reading order. I maintain and update the site’s bibliographies as new titles are published, ensuring accuracy and consistency across author and series pages.