The Keeper by Tana French

Experience the gripping new mystery from Tana French, the million-copy-bestselling author of In the Woods and The Hunter. Perfect for fans of Jane Harper and Chris Whitaker, this novel is hailed as a masterpiece by critics.

Set on a cold night in the remote Irish village of Ardnakelty, the story begins with the disappearance and subsequent death of Rachel Holohan, a young woman on the cusp of engagement. Her death is not a simple tragedy but a catalyst that unearths generations-old grudges and power struggles, dividing the close-knit community.

Retired Chicago detective Cal Hooper finds himself drawn into the local conflict due to his friendships and a sense of loyalty. However, his fiancée Lena wants no part of Ardnakelty's entanglements. As the feud intensifies, their peaceful life begins to unravel. When they uncover a conspiracy that sheds new light on Rachel's death and endangers the entire village, Cal and Lena are thrust into the line of fire.

• Author: Tana French
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Publication Date: April 2, 2026
• Page Count: 528 pages
• ISBN-10: 0241823765
• ISBN-13: 978-0241823767
• Item Weight: 702 g
• Dimensions: 16.4 x 3.9 x 24.1 cm
• Part of the Cal Hooper series (Book 3 of 3)

Discover why Tana French is celebrated as 'Crime fiction’s biggest contemporary star' by The Guardian and a 'masterful' storyteller by Chris Whitaker.