I remember when I discovered Tana French and her writing. Uncovering something dark and troubling, Cal discovers that while no one care about Brendan Reddy, there are many who will act violently about anyone who dares press the matter. There is certainly something to this missing individual, but it will take effort and a passion to bring it all to light. Surrounded by the bucolic countryside, Cal makes some progress and discovers a thread that opens many other doors. How could Brendan Reddy, spry at nineteen, have up and disappeared without anyone taking notice? Furthermore, how could no one take an interest in this at all? Cal soon learns that no one really cares much about the kids from his family, a household of scholastic truants if ever there was one.Īs Cal digs a little deeper, he discovers many possible outcomes as to what might have happened to Brendan, though no clear and single option that supersedes the others. However, Trey is insistent and takes things to a new level before Cal agrees to poke around and ask a few questions.
When Cal is approached by Trey Reddy to help locate the tween’s older brother, it seems like something a little too taxing on his retirement. Cal bridges the divide as best he can with the locals, some of whom are interested in his backstory, while others want him to mind his business, so they can pry into his. On a whim, Cal purchases a home and moves to rural Ireland-the fictitious town of Ardnakelty-where everyone is as local as can be. However, upon his retirement, he’s discovered that not only is he unsure what to do with himself, but that his marriage has disintegrated for many reasons. Highly recommended to the patient reader and those who love a good dose of French’s Irish storytelling!Ĭal Hooper spent many years working for the Chicago PD as a detective. The book is aptly named The Searcher, as it is both Cal and the reader who seek to find their home way throughout this piece. Tana French is masterful with this slow mystery, which is full of rich narrative but never in a hurry to get there, which is delightful for a reader such as myself. However, when someone approaches him to help locate a young man that no one around town seems to care has gone missing, Cal Hooper takes up the cause, only to realise there is more to the story than meets the eye.
A retired cop decides to settle in rural Ireland, hoping to put his work life and failed marriage behind him.
Those not familiar with her work may have a little trouble grasping everything, but long-time fans will see a glimmer of something that only French can provide in her writing. Tana French is back with another unique novel, her second consecutive standalone.
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