'French takes this standalone novel at a measured pace, easing readers into Cal's quiet life before the thrills unravel.' -TIME work is as consistently thoughtful and thought-provoking as it is entertaining. French finds interesting angles and dynamics, and her cast is, as always, wonderfully drawn.' -The Los Angeles Times “Nuanced and compelling.” -The New Yorker At a time when travel is impossible and we’re spending more time at home, staying safe, it’s thrilling to be transported to another place entirely, gripped by suspense and a sense of danger as I turn the pages in my cozy lair.” - Glamour “The perfect cold-weather escape…French’s writing style is so unhurried and pleasurable…and every page smells and sounds like Ireland. There’s also an unexpectedly moving friendship and storytelling so atmospheric you can practically smell the peat bogs.” - People “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.

Eerie and nuanced and spellbinding.' -Fresh Air She writes beautifully…If you haven’t read her yet, I really highly recommend that you do.” -Harlan Coben 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 'The west of Ireland looked good to Cal Hooper on the internet. The New York Times | Cosmopolitan | Buzzfeed | Bustle | E! News | Parade | The Washington Post | Vox | Entertainment Weekly | TIME | Vogue | Parade | CrimeReads | The Week | New York Post | The Millions | PopSugar | Kirkus | Publishers Weekly Top 10 'One of the greatest crime novelists writing today' (Vox) weaves a masterful, atmospheric tale of suspense, asking what we sacrifice in our search for truth and justice, and what we risk if we don't. 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. 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. 'This hushed suspense tale about thwarted dreams of escape may be her best one yet.its own kind of masterpiece.' -Maureen Corrigan, The Washington PostĪ 'taut, chiseled and propulsive' ( Vogue) new novel from the bestselling mystery writer who 'is in a class by herself.' ( The New York Times)Ĭal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. A New York Times and NPR Best Book of 2020

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