Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Book Review - The Trespasser by Tana French

Tana French knows how to engage her reader. She just writes like blokes in Dublin would talk at a police station. You feel you are in on the interrogations and confessions. And you are hearing the internal dialogue of Antoinette Conway. She’s a detective on Murder Squad, her dream job. Her partner, Stephen Moran, is awesome and they are a team. BUT. The rest of the working crew are giving her the “shite” jobs and harassing her. Oh, it’s subtle, but it’s wearing her psyche and maybe she’s ready to break.

The Trespasser is the latest book in a series of excellent crime fiction. I discovered French with In the Woods and have followed her ever since.  So, the new case looks like a lover’s quarrel gone bad. Aislinn Murray is blond, pretty, groomed to a shine, and dead in her pretty living room. There’s nothing unusual about her – except that Antoinette has seen her somewhere before. (cover blurb)
Looks easy, but this case turns messy with a lot of twists and turns. Other detectives are pushing for a quick solve, but why? And of course, there’s more to the victim than what is seen on the surface.

Conway is feeling paranoid, fights with her partner, and is ready to quit.  But you will root for her to see this through. You want her to get resolution with Stephen – he’s a good guy. And poor Aislinn deserves to be buried with dignity. We need to know who killed her and why.  Tana French will throw you some red herrings and clues. Stick with her to the end and you’ll say – whoa! I knew it wasn’t easy but Conway pulled it together. (that’s the only bone I’ll throw you)  Check it out and solve this crime.



15 comments:

  1. Sounds like a page turner indeed that will have you reading until the last word.

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    1. this book has been showing up on some Best of 2016 list

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  2. It's times like this I kinda wish I had a kindle. No room in my house for more books but I love to read!

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  3. Hadn't heard of this author, but now intrigued to read a book or two of hers.

    betty

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  4. Sounds like the author has an excellent writing style. I'll have to check out her books.

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    1. you feel like you're in Ireland tagging along

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  5. Sound like one of those books that just sweeps you away with it. Thanks for the review!

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    1. I truly like her writing and she keeps everything moving forward

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  6. Sounds super-riveting! A new author to explore in the coming year - thank you.

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    1. enjoy. I think you'll like the flavor of her writing

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  7. A good review to what seems a very good book.
    It never ceases to amaze me how talented people are with their novels.
    Yvonne.

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    1. I agree. And it makes me throw my own material away

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  8. I buy any Tana French book the moment it's available and some are hits and a few I wasn't that into, but this one definitely delivers! It's a great detective/crime novel that keeps you turning the pages. Highly recommend!

    Penelope
    Cast Iron Cook ware

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