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Tana French Books In Order (Full List)
Tana French has published 10 books. The first book was In The Woods in 2007. Here is a complete list of Tana French books in order.
Last update: October 17, 2026
1. In The Woods (2007)
"In The Woods" by Tana French is a gripping psychological thriller that follows detective Rob Ryan as he investigates the murder of a young girl, while haunted by his own childhood trauma in the same woods. Packed with mysteries, secrets, and a twist-filled narrative that will leave readers enthralled.
- 📇 448 Pages
- 📝 112,000 - 134,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time
2. The Likeness (2009)
In "The Likeness," Tana French seamlessly blends mystery and psychological exploration as detective Cassie Maddox goes undercover to unravel the eerie secrets surrounding a murder victim who bears an uncanny resemblance to her.
- 📇 466 Pages
- 📝 116,500 - 139,800 Word Count
- ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time
3. Faithful Place (2010)
Tana French's Faithful Place is a gripping crime novel that delves into buried family secrets. Frank Mackey's haunting past collides with a decades-old mystery, forcing him to confront his own demons while searching for the truth behind a long-lost love affair.
- 📇 400 Pages
- 📝 100,000 - 120,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time
4. Broken Harbor (2012)
In Tana French's gripping thriller, Broken Harbor, Detective Mick "Scorcher" Kennedy is determined to unravel the secrets hidden within a seemingly idyllic coastal town, only to be drawn into a web of twisted lies and haunting memories.
- 📇 450 Pages
- 📝 112,500 - 135,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time
5. Secret Place (2015)
In Tana French's gripping thriller, "Secret Place," a murder investigation uncovers a web of secrets and lies within an exclusive girls' boarding school, where friendship and betrayal become truly deadly.
- 📇 480 Pages
- 📝 120,000 - 144,000 Word Count
- ⏱️ 16 Hours Reading Time
6. The Trespasser (2017)
In "The Trespasser" by masterful crime writer Tana French, detective Antoinette Conway is thrust into a high-stakes murder case that challenges everything she thought she knew about her colleagues and herself. Suspenseful, atmospheric, and filled with unexpected twists, this psychological thriller is a must-read.
- 📇 464 Pages
- 📝 116,000 - 139,200 Word Count
- ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time
7. The Witch Elm (2018)
In "The Witch Elm", Tana French masterfully crafts a gripping tale of family secrets unraveled when a brutal assault leaves Toby, a charming man with a charmed life, questioning his own past and searching for truth in the darkest corners of his own mind.
- 📇 528 Pages
- 📝 132,000 - 158,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time
8. The Searcher (2020)
In "The Searcher" by Tana French, ex-detective Cal Hooper moves to a small village, seeking solace and a fresh start. But when his quest to help a troubled young boy uncovers dark secrets, Cal must confront his own demons to solve the chilling mystery.
- 📇 464 Pages
- 📝 116,000 - 139,200 Word Count
- ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time
9. The Hunter (2024)
"Cal is peeling carrots like they threatened his family."
In "The Hunter," Tana French sends the lead into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. What starts as a favor becomes a hunt, and walking away stops being a real choice.
- 📇 416 Pages
- 📝 104,000 - 124,800 Word Count
- ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time
10. The Keeper (2026)
"a face that’s good-looking as long as you get it at the right angle and don’t have high expectations in the way of chins."
In "The Keeper," Tana French sends the lead into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. The obvious explanation falls apart, and the people closest to the trouble are not all on the same side.
- 📇 528 Pages
- 📝 132,000 - 158,400 Word Count
- ⏱️ 18 Hours Reading Time