How many books has Tana French written?

Tana French has published 11 novels that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Tana French's books in?

Read each series in its own order: start Dublin Murder Squad with In the Woods. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.

What is Tana French's most famous book?

In the Woods (2007) is Tana French's most widely read book.

Are Tana French's books connected?

6 books belong to 1 series (Dublin Murder Squad); the other 5 books stand alone.

Which Tana French books have been adapted?

2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including In the Woods (as Dublin Murders, TV) and The Likeness (as Dublin Murders, TV).

Tana French books in order

American-Irish writer and theatrical actress

Born: 1973
Country: Italy
Books: 11
Series: 1

Tana French has published 11 novels, beginning with In the Woods (2007). The series is Dublin Murder Squad (6 books, starting with In the Woods). The latest is The Keeper (2026).

Updated September 2026

Dublin Murder Squad books in order (6)Series page

Reading order: 1 In the Woods (2007) · 2 The Likeness (2008) · 3 Faithful Place (2010) · 4 Broken Harbour (2012) · 5 The Secret Place (2014) · 6 The Trespasser (2016)

1.
In the Woods (Jan 2007)
578 pages★ 3.6 (20 ratings)Adapted for TV
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2.
The Likeness (Jul 2008)
466 pages★ 4.1 (12 ratings)Adapted for TV
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3.
Faithful Place (Jul 2010)
448 pages★ 3.8 (14 ratings)
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4.
Broken Harbour (2012)
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5.
The Secret Place (2014)
518 pages★ 3.4 (7 ratings)
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6.
The Trespasser (2016)
488 pages★ 3.9 (7 ratings)
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Where to start with Tana French

Start here
In the Woods
Tana French's most-read book and the first of the 6 Dublin Murder Squad books.
Shortest way in
The Searcher
One of the most-read, at about 464 pages.
Newest
The Keeper
Published 2026.

Standalone novels in order

Broken Harbor (2012)
480 pages
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The Witch Elm (2018)
650 pages
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The Searcher (2020)
464 pages★ 3.9 (9 ratings)
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The Hunter (2024)
448 pages
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The Keeper (2026)
528 pages
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Film and TV adaptations

Dublin MurdersTV · from In the Woods
Dublin MurdersTV · from The Likeness

About Tana French

Tana French is an Irish writer and theatrical actress. She is a resident of Dublin, Ireland. Her debut novel In the Woods (2007), a psychological mystery, won the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, and Barry awards for best first novel. The Independent has called her "the First Lady of Irish Crime".

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Tana French FAQ

How many books has Tana French written?: Tana French has published 11 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Tana French's books in?: Read each series in its own order: start Dublin Murder Squad with In the Woods. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
What is Tana French's latest book?: The Keeper (2026).
What is Tana French's most famous book?: In the Woods (2007) is Tana French's most widely read book.
Are Tana French's books connected?: 6 books belong to 1 series (Dublin Murder Squad); the other 5 books stand alone.
Which Tana French books have been adapted?: 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including In the Woods (as Dublin Murders, TV) and The Likeness (as Dublin Murders, TV).