





Dublin Murder Squad
6 books
The Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French has 6 books. Start with In the Woods (2007), then read the rest in the order below.
Dublin Murder Squad reading order

In the Woods
Tana French
Twenty years after a traumatic childhood event in the woods, Detective Rob Ryan is called back to the scene of a new crime: the murder of a twelve-year-old girl. Haunted by his past, Rob must confront the very place that holds his deepest secrets while partnering with Detective Cassie Maddox to unravel the mystery. As they delve into the investigation, the lines between their professional duties and personal lives begin to blur, forcing Rob to face the buried memories that threaten to consume him. Tana French masterfully weaves a tale of psychological suspense, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the enduring impact of childhood trauma.

The Likeness
Tana French
Detective Cassie Maddox, still recovering from a harrowing past case, finds her life irrevocably altered when she's called to a crime scene and discovers the victim is her exact double. The murdered woman, Lexie Madison, is an identity Cassie herself once used for a deep undercover operation years ago. Faced with a baffling mystery and no clear suspects, Cassie's former superior proposes a dangerous plan: Cassie must assume Lexie's identity once more, infiltrating her victim's life to draw the killer out of hiding. This gripping psychological thriller delves into themes of identity, deception, and the perilous nature of secrets, all masterfully woven by Tana French's signature atmospheric prose.

Faithful Place
Tana French
Twenty-two years after a devastating betrayal shattered his dreams of escape, Detective Frank Mackey is drawn back to the Dublin neighborhood he swore he'd left behind. The reappearance of Rosie Daly's long-lost suitcase ignites a cold case, forcing Frank to confront the ghosts of his past and the tangled loyalties of Faithful Place. As he delves into the mystery, he finds himself caught between the community's distrust of cops and the police's suspicion of his own involvement. Tana French masterfully weaves a tale of secrets, memory, and the enduring pull of home, even when home holds the darkest truths.

Broken Harbour
Tana French
Detective Stephen Moran is pulled into a case that hits disturbingly close to home when a family is found murdered in their half-finished house in a desolate ghost estate. As Moran delves into the lives of the victims and the secrets of the crumbling neighborhood, he uncovers a tangled web of betrayal, ambition, and desperation. This gripping mystery explores the dark underbelly of the Irish economic boom and the devastating consequences of broken dreams, all while Moran grapples with his own past and the unsettling parallels to his own life.

The Secret Place
Tana French
A year after a student's murder at a prestigious girls' boarding school, the case remains cold, baffling detectives. When a determined teenager arrives with a cryptic clue, the investigation is unexpectedly reignited, pulling seasoned detectives into the complex and often treacherous world of adolescent secrets. As they delve deeper, the lines between student and suspect blur, revealing a hidden landscape of intense friendships, rivalries, and unspoken desires. This gripping mystery explores the dark undercurrents of teenage life and the lengths people will go to protect their own.

The Trespasser
Tana French
Detective Antoinette Conway and her partner Stephen Moran are called to a murder scene that appears to be a straightforward domestic dispute. But as they delve deeper into the victim's life, the case unravels into a complex web of secrets and lies. Conway, a seasoned detective with a reputation for toughness, finds herself increasingly drawn into the dark underbelly of the seemingly idyllic suburban neighborhood. The investigation forces her to confront not only the killer but also her own demons and the blurred lines between right and wrong.