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By: Tana French
Narrated by: Roger Clark
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Best Book of 2020
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"This hushed suspense tale about thwarted dreams of escape may be her best one yet . . . Its own kind of masterpiece." --Maureen Corrigan, The Washington Post

"A new Tana French is always cause for celebration . . . Read it once for the plot; read it again for the beauty and subtlety of French's writing." --Sarah Lyall, The New York Times

Cal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. After twenty-five years in the Chicago police force and a bruising divorce, he just wants to build a new life in a pretty spot with a good pub where nothing much happens. But when a local kid whose brother has gone missing arm-twists him into investigating, Cal uncovers layers of darkness beneath his picturesque retreat, and starts to realize that even small towns shelter dangerous secrets.

"One of the greatest crime novelists writing today" (Vox) weaves a masterful, atmospheric tale of suspense, asking how to tell right from wrong in a world where neither is simple, and what we stake on that decision. Thriller & Suspense Mystery Suspense Fiction Police Procedural Literary Fiction Exciting Genre Fiction
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I was drawn to this book for three reasons 1) it’s a Tana French mystery, 2) the main character is a former Chicago cop - I was born & raised in CHICAGO & knew several police officers as I am a former Paralegal Assistant & 3) It takes place in Ireland - a place I always thought I’d love to live. All my expectations were fulfilled. While Roger Clark is not one of my favorite narrators, the story grabbed me & pulled me in immediately. The setting is richly described as the isolated, often dreary place it is with air so clean & fresh that merely breathing it doesn’t seem enough. Roger Clark’s Irish accent of some characters is spot on. That’s his redeeming quality to my ears. The story is amazing. It’s a bit long but worth sticking with it. There is some profanity in the book so be aware if that’s a deal breaker for you. After all, the main character is a rough & tough former Chicago cop. It is definitely written from a man’s man point of view. Tana French is so good at that! Another great Tana French novel. I loved this story!

WONDERFULLY DREARY IRISH ATMOSPHERE & STORY

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This is not a Dublin Murder Squad. It is a excellent story well narrated and evocative of rural Ireland and some interesting characters.

Tana French Scores Again

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One of her best novels. Could not stop listening!
The pace is easy to follow and the characters
so interesting.

Loved it!

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I found the story slow and while normally I enjoy scene and character development, this story just didn't do it for me.. I found I struggled to stay engaged for the first 13 or so chapters.

Not for me

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I was not impressed with the time it took to build the story into a very basic ending. After reading the reviews of this author being amazing I was left disappointed.

Long build up to no where

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