Reading Order Guide
Dublin Murder Squad Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Dublin Murder Squad series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
In the Woods
A atmospheric, dark Adult mystery built around cold case, dublin, unreliable narrator. 429 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
The Likeness
A atmospheric, tense Adult mystery built around undercover, doppelganger, commune. 466 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
The Secret Place
A atmospheric, dark Adult mystery built around boarding school, cold case, female friendship. 464 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
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FAQ
Dublin Murder Squad Series Questions
Read the Dublin Murder Squad series in publication order: 1. In the Woods, 2. The Likeness, 3. The Secret Place. This is the intended reading order by Tana French.
The Dublin Murder Squad series has 3 books totaling 1,359 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Dublin Murder Squad series is low-heat, averaging 0.7/5. If you want clean reads, this series delivers.
Start with In the Woods — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for In the Woods breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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