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"Hailed as the queen of Irish crime fiction, French spins a taut tale of retribution, sacrifice, and family."—TIME

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Searcher and “one of the greatest crime novelists writing today” (Vox), a spellbinding new novel set in the Irish countryside.

It’s a blazing summer when two men arrive in a small village in the West of Ireland. One of them is coming home. Both of them are coming to get rich. One of them is coming to die.

Cal Hooper took early retirement from Chicago PD and moved to rural Ireland looking for peace. He’s found it, more or less: he’s built a relationship with a local woman, Lena, and he’s gradually turning Trey Reddy from a half-feral teenager into a good kid going good places. But then Trey’s long-absent father reappears, bringing along an English millionaire and a scheme to find gold in the townland, and suddenly everything the three of them have been building is under threat. Cal and Lena are both ready to do whatever it takes to protect Trey, but Trey doesn’t want protecting. What she wants is revenge.

From the writer who is “in a class by herself,” (The New York Times), a nuanced, atmospheric tale that explores what we’ll do for our loved ones, what we’ll do for revenge, and what we sacrifice when the two collide.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Searcher TANA FRENCH The Hunter

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An Instant New York Times Bestseller

“Hailed as the queen of Irish crime fiction, French spins a taut tale of retribution, sacrifice, and family.” —TIME

“A singularly tense and moody thriller . . . Exceptional . . . By now, any reader who still thinks French should follow the rules doesn't deserve her remarkable novels.” —The Washington Post

“The secretive village is a trope as old as mysteries—as old as humanity itself. But French does more than show the banal evil behind a smiling face. She makes it particular as a kicked dog's limp and dying embers in a steel barrel—and reminds us that we underestimate such places at our peril.” —The New York Times

“French specializes in books full of psychological acuity, bone-deep empathy and authentic colloquial speech. All of these aspects are on full display in The Hunter, a roughhewn comedy that before long becomes a tale of rough justice.” —The Wall Street Journal

“Beautifully written . . . an absorbing, immersive read.” —The Guardian

“As ever, French writes like a dream, evoking the natural beauty and peril of the mountain rising between Cal and Trey’s houses, and consistently reminding readers how deft she is at dialogue.” —Boston Globe

“A book by a modern master . . . inimitable and thrilling.” —Chicago Tribune

“A dark and lyrical tale of revenge, friendship, and loyalty in collision... [A]s usual, in a Tana French novel, the characters are well-drawn, the dialogue is superb, the settings are vivid.” —Associated Press

“Tana French is one of those crime writers who gets it right every time, and her new novel doesn't miss.” —Cosmopolitan

“Tana French is a master of novels filled with creeping unease, slow-rolling tension and great atmosphere.” —New York Post

“May be French’s best novel yet. . . . The Hunter delivers a taut, intelligent examination of loyalty, instinct, and community. French masterfully excavates the secrets we keep for love or revenge and explores the lengths we go to protect our family, be it blood or chosen.” —CrimeReads

“Tana French's immersive, thought-provoking The Hunter revels in the quiet moments, but knows true peace is elusive.” —BookPage

“Wonderfully evocative, entertaining, and propulsive all the way through.”—Lit Hub

“The gorgeous writing here is classic French, even as she leads her fans through a decidedly different sort of detective story.” —Elle

“[An] unforgettable new thriller.”—Esquire

“As with all of French's books, something is awry—and the fun is in the unraveling.” —Vogue

“Tana French stretches the tension—and the mystery genre—like taffy in her return to the ethically murky Irish village of Ardnakelty.” —The Christian Science Monitor

“The quirky characters, subtle snark, and propulsive plot make this an excellent contender for your spring break beach bag.” —Real Simple

Praise for The Searcher

"The west of Ireland looked good to Cal Hooper on the internet. 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

“Tana French is… like a poet. She writes beautifully…If you haven’t read her yet, I really highly recommend that you do.” —Harlan Coben

“Taut, chiseled and propulsive." —Vogue

About the Author

Tana French is the New York Times bestselling author of eight previous books, including In the Woods, The Likeness, and The Searcher. Her novels have sold over four million copies and won numerous awards, including the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, and Barry awards, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Mystery/Thriller, and the Irish Book Award for Crime Fiction. She lives in Dublin with her family.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking (March 5, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593493435
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593493434
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.52 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.32 x 1.7 x 9.31 inches

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Tana French is the author of In the Woods, The Likeness, Faithful Place, Broken Harbor, The Secret Place, and The Trespasser. Her books have won awards including the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, and Barry awards, the Los Angeles Times Award for Best Mystery/Thriller, and the Irish Book Award for Crime Fiction. She lives in Dublin with her family.

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Josh Mauthe

In which The Searcher proves to have been the primer for the best French novel to date

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024

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I enjoyed Tana French’s The Searcher, a stand-alone tale of Cal, a former Chicago cop who moves to a small Irish town, only to find himself helping a local teen named Trey in her search for her missing brother. But as much as I enjoyed it, now that I’ve read The Hunter, French’s followup, I can’t help but feel like The Searcher was merely the prelude for the book she really wanted to write - and oh, did she succeed, delivering what might be my favorite book of any she’s written. Opening not long after the events of The Searcher drew to a close, The Hunter has a simple inciting incident: the return to town of Trey’s long absent father - a return that almost everyone agrees probably isn’t due to parental love. What exactly he wants is best left to French’s slow unrolling of details; suffice to say, The Hunter is a book that’s willing to take its time, evolving again and again as new events unfold, characters reveal new depths, and the ground under everyone’s feet changes. But what starts as a simple tale of a pariah’s return becomes something far more complex - a story of revenge, of spite, of loyalty and outsiders, of community and belonging, of what people will do in their own name and in the name of those they love, and the actions we take sometimes without fully understanding why. By the time you get to the complex, dense final act - which delivers too many tense scenes to put down, so you better budget time when you get there - I was pretty sure that I was reading French’s best novel, and the conclusion didn’t detract from that at all. And if all the plotting and thematic/emotional complexity isn’t enough for you, there’s French’s beautiful ear for dialogue, which is deployed here in ways both comic and unnerving throughout, with a knack for capturing the banter between friends as well as it nails the way that often, the words of a conversation have nothing to do with what’s actually being said. I liked The Searcher quite a bit, but The Hunter feels like the story that this series was started in order to be told; while you really need to read The Searcher to fully love this one (for…reasons), rest assured, it’s worth it for the best book by one of the best living crime writers working today.

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JT

Solid characterizations and vivid descriptions

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024

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There’s no doubt that Tara Hunter is a skilled writer. From the moment I picked up The Prey, I was unable to put it down. From page one she was able to bring her characters to life, and the skill with which she brings her readers into the lush landscapes of Ireland are incredible. The Hunter is no different - absolutely captivating. Thank you for sharing your incredible talents with the world.

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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024

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Summary
Another Trey and Cal story in small town Ireland. Treys father Johnny is back in town and seems to be up to something. He brings a fancy Englishman with him who believes there is gold in the hills. Johnny seems to be playing both sides; he convinces the Englishman digging in the hills is a great plan, yet meets with the townspeople behind his back and convinces them to plant a little fake gold for him to find.

Trey and Cal are trying to figure out Johnny and the Englishman’s angle, Trey may have an angle of her own and both Johnny and the Englishman are clearly up to no good. Cal is just trying to figure out how to keep Trey out of it but she’s not going along with his plan. Bad things will happen for sure.

What I loved:
It’s an interesting and unique plot. I really had no idea what was going to happen next.
I’m a huge Tana French fan but I’m not sure I love this series as much as I loved the Dublin detectives.

What I didn’t love:
This series is set in a small Irish town, staring Cal, a retired Chicago police officer and Trey, a young, basically fatherless, girl. It moves very slowly and has a ton of dialogue between the members of this small town, all of whom make a lot of small talk. I understand the dialogue is supposed to convey the slow pace of the town and help the reader understand the never changing dynamics / politics of this life, but it really slows the story down. If 50 pages of dialogue was cut, the story would flow better and we would all still get the point.

Overall:
I liked it but, feel it could have been edited a bit more.

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M. Gismondi

Lots of layers

Reviewed in Canada on April 25, 2024

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colourful characters to care about,
plot twists that keep you thinking
And a few good laughs to boot

Orna G

Not your standard detective novel.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2024

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This is Tana French's second book about Cal Hooper, a retired Chicago policeman who moves to rural Ireland. The first book in the series, The Searcher, should really be read beforehand, as it provides essential background to The Hunter. Being Irish myself, I was struck by the authenticity of the characters and the uniqueness of the storyline. It's definitely not your standard detective novel in that it's absolutely unforgettable.

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Snapdragon

Another excellent Tana French novel

Reviewed in Australia on March 9, 2024

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The story of Cal - ex Chicago cop - and Trey - now 15 and going well with the carpentry - continues. Trey’s dead beat dad Johnny comes home with a posh Englishman in tow. The Englishman reckons his Irish granny told him stories of ancient gold buried in them thar hills: on the lands of local farmers, who start dreaming of Caribbean cruises and Russian model brides. It takes their minds off the serious drought that’s turned Ireland into sunny Spain with a vengeance. Things soon go to hell in a hand basket. Someone dies and Trey plans revenge on the locals for the death of her brother Brendan by spinning a story that has a Dublin detective questioning everyone and Cal worried as all get out. She hasn’t thought through the possible fallout.
As usual, French does a wonderful job with the charm - and menace - of the local characters. We’re now getting novels that portray the evils of social media. This one reminds us that any small tight knit community has always had a problem with embroidered rumours and the swinging shifts of public opinion. Of belonging or being on the outer. It’s also a reminder that sometimes people disappear and lips are sealed. It’s a ferociously emotionally intelligent book and I’m sure I’m not the only one who appreciates that Cal and his lover Lena are very decent people. The killer is a surprise but also not. French delivers that revelation with superb skill. She’s up there with Louise Penny and Donna Leon.

Vikki Armour

Who is the Hunter?

Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2024

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Loved the book. Beautifully written, gently crafted with such true Irish storytelling.
But, I still wonder, just who was the hunter? The title is curious.

Debbie J

Worth a read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2024

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A further novel featuring the American ex police officer and a neglected teenage neighbour and her unreliable family in rural Ireland. The story isn’t as credible as the last one, but I love the way Tana French writes dialogue- I can hear the accents of the characters in my head.

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