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Dublin Murder Squad books in order A series by Tana French

The Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French has 6 books, from In the Woods (Jan 2007) to The Trespasser (2016). Read it in order, starting with In the Woods.

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)

Updated September 2026

All 6 Dublin Murder Squad books in order

  1. 1.

    In the Woods (Jan 2007)

    578 pages★ 3.6 (20 ratings)Adapted for TV

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  2. 2.

    The Likeness (Jul 2008)

    466 pages★ 4.1 (12 ratings)Adapted for TV

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  3. 3.

    Faithful Place (Jul 2010)

    448 pages★ 3.8 (14 ratings)

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  4. 4.

    Broken Harbour (2012)

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  5. 5.

    The Secret Place (2014)

    518 pages★ 3.4 (7 ratings)

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  6. 6.

    The Trespasser (2016)

    488 pages★ 3.9 (7 ratings)

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Dublin Murder Squad FAQ

How many Dublin Murder Squad books are there?
There are 6 Dublin Murder Squad books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Dublin Murder Squad books in?
In publication order, starting with In the Woods (Jan 2007): 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).
What is the first Dublin Murder Squad book?
In the Woods (Jan 2007).
What is the latest Dublin Murder Squad book?
The Trespasser (2016).
Is the Dublin Murder Squad series finished?
There have been no new Dublin Murder Squad books since 2016.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.