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Tana French

Tana French is represented in the Globusz Books library by 7 reviewed books. This page brings those summaries together so readers can compare the author’s available work before choosing what to read.

Source: Globusz Books reviewed catalog.

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Broken Harbor

In Broken Harbor, Tana French sets a brutal family tragedy against the eerie backdrop of a half-finished ghost estate, where economic collapse and personal despair collide. Detective Mick Kennedy digs into a case that’s as much about shattered lives as it is about solving a crime. What happens when the cracks in society become cracks in the mind?

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Faithful Place

Frank Mackey’s return to Faithful Place forces him to face a past he tried to escape and a community that never let go. Tana French weaves a tense, atmospheric crime story where family wounds and neighborhood secrets run deep. This isn’t just a mystery—it’s a gritty exploration of how where you come from shapes who you become.

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Faithful Place: A Memoir

In Faithful Place, a long-buried suitcase drags Frank Mackey back to the neighborhood he tried to escape. His first love disappeared decades ago, but the past refuses to stay quiet. Can Frank unravel the truth without getting swallowed by family secrets and old wounds?

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In the Woods

Detective Rob Ryan is pulled back into a haunting childhood mystery when a girl is found dead in the same woods where his two best friends vanished. Memory is slippery, trust is fragile, and the past refuses to stay buried. Can Ryan solve the case without losing himself?

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The Likeness

Detective Cassie Maddox is drawn into a chilling investigation when a murder victim turns out to be her exact double. Taking on the dead woman's identity, Cassie must navigate a close-knit group of friends while questioning where her true self ends and the role begins. How far can you go before you lose yourself?

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The Trespasser

Detective Antoinette Conway is the only woman and person of color on Dublin’s Murder Squad, navigating a hostile work environment while chasing a complex case. This isn’t just a murder mystery; it’s a sharp look at the messy intersection of identity, trust, and the personal cost of police work. Tana French’s atmospheric writing pulls you into a world where the cold isn’t just outside—it’s in every glance and whispered slight.

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The Witch Elm

Toby Hennessy’s privileged life shatters after a violent home invasion leaves him with memory gaps and a chilling discovery in his family’s garden. As he grapples with trauma and a police investigation into a skull lodged in the wych elm, Toby must face unsettling truths about identity, memory, and the secrets that shape us. How well do we really know ourselves when the past refuses to stay buried?

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