The Hunter (by Tana French)
I waited six long months for my library hold to become available for The Hunter by Tana French. It was worth the wait to finally read the sequel to The Searcher. The novel starts off with a nice, slow burn as French lays the foundation for the current state of Cal Hooper’s life in Ireland. He’s been living there for two years now, and things are pretty peaceful. He’s found a routine with his carpentry by making and refinishing furniture for the community. Trey Reddy is learning from Hal how to be a good kid and how to make a living in the carpentry trade. Hal and Lena have found a nice, steady rhythm in their relationship.
Everyone’s lives become unsettled when Trey’s father suddenly returns home and acts like he never left. Johnny brings an English millionaire along, hoping to find gold in the village. Hal is suspicious of Johnny and his friend and looks for ways to immerse himself in their shanagins to keep an eye on things. Relationships become strained, communication is elusive, and suspicions run high. This book is much more than a murder mystery or a crime thriller. It’s a story about how people trust each other, keep secrets, and want revenge.
In my opinion, The Hunter was an exceptional novel. The characters were well-developed, and their unwavering loyalty to one another was truly captivating. I am hopeful that French will continue to write novels featuring Hal Cooper. The narration by Roger Clark was also outstanding. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library with the Libby app.
You can check out my review of The Searcher below.
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