Why people recommend it
The Hunter is a contemporary mystery novel by Tana French that is set in the same fictional Irish town as her previous book, The Searcher. On The Book Review podcast, Tina Jordan introduced the novel during an early seasonal preview, noting its shared universe. Later, Jumanne Catib discussed the book as the middle volume of a growing series following the release of The Searcher. Host Gilbert Cruz welcomed Tana French to the podcast to discuss her shift away from her famous Dublin Murder Squad series, and Sarah Lyall commended the author for taking a bold creative risk after her first six novels. During the interview, Tana French described the premise of the novel, explaining how retired American police detective Cal Hooper attempts to find peace and quiet in the imaginary town of Ardmel, only to find himself drawn into new local complications. The extensive podcast coverage reflects the high level of anticipation and critical acclaim surrounding Tana French's evolving literary output, highlighting her mastery of atmospheric pacing, rural settings, and complex character-driven mysteries that captivate readers globally.
Who recommended it
- Jumanne Catib Discussed
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
- Tana French Discussed
- Sarah Lyall Discussed
- Tina Jordan Recommended
Jumanne Catib — 1 mention
“The Searcher, and then soon after came The Hunter, which is the middle volume, and now we're at The Keeper.”
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“if you're familiar with her it's likely for her Dublin murder Squad series but her new book The Hunter takes place outside of that series it's a sequel to 2020s the Searcher”
Tana French — 1 mention
“The Hunter is set in the same imaginary town of AR Mel where the Searcher was but this time cow Hooper who moved there from the US and when he retired as a police detective and was looking for a little bit of peace and quiet which he didn't get”
Sarah Lyall — 1 mention
“back here with Tana French to talk about her new novel The Hunter T you did something quite bold after your first six novels”
Tina Jordan — 1 mention
“it's called the Hunter and it's set in the same universe as her last novel which was called the Searcher”