Faithful Place

'Crime fiction's biggest contemporary star'

By: Tana French

Narrated by: Gerry O'Brien

The course of Frank Mackey's life was set by one defining moment when he was nineteen. The moment his girlfriend, Rosie Daly, failed to turn up for their rendezvous in Faithful Place, failed to run away with him to London as they had planned. Frank never heard from her again. Twenty years on, Frank is still in Dublin, working as an undercover cop. He's cut all ties with his dysfunctional family. Until his sister calls to say that Rosie's suitcase has been found. Frank embarks on a journey into his past that demands he reevaluate everything he believes to be true.

(P)2011 ISIS Publishing Ltd©2010 Tana French

Critic reviews

Every holiday needs a good crime novel and French's skilful thrillers are tailor-made to terrify

Even more gripping than her last two. A truly amazing novel - so brilliant on dysfunctional family dynamics, with characters so real that you can hardly believe someone's made them up.

Gripping. Tana French's third novel hooks the reader from the outset; the characters are masterfully drawn, and the author's ear for Dublin dialogue is pitch-perfect.

A gripping, literate thriller laced with black humour

If you're only going to buy one thriller this year, let it be Tana French's Faithful Place. Searing, utterly Dub, and very funny . . . Tana French, Dublin author of international hits . . . is a wonder. Just don't plan anything if you pick this up; you won't be able to put it down.

Charming - will leave readers begging for a sequel

French copperfastens her reputation as an author of exceptional insight and talent.

She lifts the lid on Dublin and offers a haunting portrait of a man belatedly dealing with his demons

Realistic characters, but mediocre story

After the Likeness I was ready to give up on Tana French, but since I had already purchased the first few books I wanted to give it another chance. This novel is a lot better, but I have to admit still not entirely my cup of tea. I prefer detective stories or cop novels, and these novels are more ‘drama’ than story. There’s realistic character development, but not much else. No tension, and the story doesn’t draw you in. It sort of reminds me of those Catherine Cook novels but with less storyline. It’s okay, the writing is solid, but it doesn’t blow me away.

I’ve read a lot of books ...

I’m telling you, this is a good one.

Word word word word word word word

Irish speaker adds authenticity

loved it. bittersweet story though. can almost feel myself experiencing his life. never sure how it's gong to end.

Brilliant.......again

Tana French is in a league of her own. Books keep getting better. Gerry O’Brien as narrator , is in a league of his own. I look forward to the next book where either of the two are involved

predictable ending

written in the first person, the main character tends to repeat himself and his feelings quite a lot. it is a bit rambling, and by the time it gets interesting, you`ve very likely managed to work out the guilty party for yourself. also, the story and the cast are not coherent or harmonious. I would not recommend buying it, although i liked tana french`s "in the woods" a lot.