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The Likeness follows one woman’s bizarre and eerie encounter with a murder victim. When the Dublin Murder Squad is called to investigate a crime, Detective Cassie Maddox arrives at the scene and is absolutely astonished by what she finds: the murder victim, Alexandra Madison, is her exact look alike. And not only does Alexandra look exactly like Cassie, but Alexandra also has been living under the alias Cassie used during her undercover days. Driven to uncover the cause of her death and discover who this woman truly is, Cassie immerses herself into the life of this unknown victim and doppelgänger. For readers who love Donna Tartt’s The Secret History, The Likeness is a supremely suspenseful story exploring the nature of identity and belonging.

After so many long years with the Chicago PD, Cal Hooper has landed in Ireland, where he’s now settled, becoming a father figure to a local woman’s son, Trey. For a while, Cal thinks he’s finally found the peace he’d been searching for, that is, until Trey’s biological father — a man that’s been long estranged from his son — reappears with fame and fortune on his mind. Quickly, Cal’s tranquil life in Ireland — one that was slowly emerging as a peaceful escape from life’s sorrows — unravels before his eyes. A highly anticipated read from Tana French, The Hunter continues Cal’s unlikely and, at times, harrowing journey and is both an exploration of love and revenge.

On a cold night in the remote Irish village of Arknakelty, a girl goes missing. Sweet, loving Rachel Holohan was about to be engaged to the son of the local big shot. Instead, she’s dead in the river. In a close-knit small town, a death like this isn’t simple. It comes wrapped in generations-old grudges and power struggles, and it splits the townland in two. Retired Chicago detective Cal Hooper has friends here now, and he owes them loyalty, but his fiancée Lena wants nothing to do with Ardnakelty’s tangles. As the feud becomes more vicious, their settled peace starts to crack apart. And when they uncover a scheme that casts a new light on Rachel’s death and threatens the whole village, they find themselves in the firing line.

Cal Hooper, a retired Chicago police officer, seeks solace and a fresh start in a small Irish village. A picturesque escape, Cal settles into a quiet, quainter life after twenty-five years in the police force — eager to live in a town with a decent pub and not much else. Despite his best intentions, though, Cal’s tranquil life takes an unexpected turn when a local teenager asks him to investigate his brother’s disappearance. Despite Cal’s resistance, he wades into a tangled web of deceit and secrets, navigating the dark underbelly of his new home’s peaceful promise. Amidst bucolic Irish countryside emerges a profound, harrowing mystery that forces Cal to confront the truth about humanity and himself.

A New York Times bestseller, The Witch Elm, is a gripping account of the destruction of one man’s carefree life. Toby, a charming young man, has lived a life of ease. That is until he’s violently assaulted one night on the street — an attack that leaves him with life-altering injuries. Forced to reckon with his new reality, Toby takes refuge in his family’s ancestral home, taking up residence with his ailing uncle. While recovering, Toby comes across something quite out of the ordinary in his family’s home: a human skull. As the police launch an investigation into the origins of the skull — and worse, the origins of his family — Toby must confront a long, tangled history of lies and deceit and come to grips with the truth behind his own identity.

Part of the Dublin Murder Squad series, The Trespasser, follows the story of Detective Antoinette Conway, a talented investigator who often feels like an outsider in her male-dominated department. When she and her partner, Detective Stephen Moran, are assigned to a seemingly routine domestic murder case, they quickly realize that there is more to the investigation than meets the eye. As the pair delve deeper into the victim’s life, Antoinette realizes something a bit harrowing: she recognizes the victim. She’s seen her somewhere before. As tensions rise within the police force to make an arrest, Antoinette becomes increasingly determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost.

Another New York Times bestselling novel and installment in the Murder Squad series, The Secret Place, revolves around two haunting events: a murder that occurred a year ago on the grounds of an elite girls’ boarding school and a cryptic anonymous message left on a school bulletin board with the words: “I know who killed him.” Detective Stephen Moran and Detective Antoinette Conway team up again to uncover the truth behind these two chilling pieces of evidence, diving deep into the world of teenage friendships, rivalries, and dark secrets — a place more haunting and dangerous than meets the eye.

Broken Harbor is a gripping psychological thriller that centers around Detective Mick “Scorcher” Kennedy, a seasoned investigator known for his impeccable record of solving cases in the Dublin Murder Squad. Assigned to a particularly disturbing crime scene with his partner, Detective Richie Curran, the pair uncover a haunting tale of domestic turmoil, financial strain, and dangerous family relationships. Despite his duty, Kennedy struggles to maintain his objectivity and composure, haunted by his own demons and childhood recollections — stories and memories he once believed he had tucked away, never to be seen again. Confronted with eerie evidence — erased family files, a half-dozen baby monitors, and more — Kennedy finds himself amid a harrowing exploration of human nature and himself.

Another novel in the Dublin Murder Squad series, Faithful Place is the bone-chilling and captivating story of Frank Mackey, a detective who fled his impoverished upbringing in the tight-knit community of Faithful Place years ago. He intended to flee with his then-girlfriend, Rosie, but Frank was forced to leave without her when she never showed up. Years later, Frank returns to his hometown when Rosie’s suitcase is discovered in an abandoned house, sparking an investigation. Haunted by the memories of their love, Frank is drawn back into the secrets and family dynamics that he thought he left behind. As he investigates the cold case and reconnects with old friends and family, long-buried emotions resurface and he is forced to confront his past traumas.