SynopsisA New York Times Bestseller A New York Times and NPR Best Book of the Year "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 ) novel from the author of the forthcoming novel The Hunter and 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 what we sacrifice in our search for truth and justice, and what we risk if we don't.
Lyrical and Compelling Story Set in the Irish Countryside
The Searcher is a compelling story set in Ireland's countryside. Tana French excels in creating characters about whom her readers can begin to care almost too much. And, of course, her lyrical prose is a delight to read. I highly recommend this book.
I bought this book b/c it's the volume before the Hunter, one of 2024's best rated fiction novels.
I really enjoyed it. It has Irish atmosphere with a strong young teen character and older male post-divorce retired police officer adapting to retirement in a new country.