The novel The Place of the Faithful was nominated for the most prestigious crime literature awards: Edgar, LA Times, Anthony, Macavity. In 1985, nineteen-year-old Frank Mackey and his girlfriend, Rosie Daly, hatch a secret plan to elope and go to England to start their lives away from their troubled families. However, Rosie does not show up for their meeting, and Frank assumes she simply decided to run away on her own. For twenty-two years, Frank, who becomes an undercover detective, avoids returning to their old neighborhood in Dublin, the Place of the Faithful. Until one day, his younger sister Jackie tells him that Rosie's suitcase was found in an abandoned house. Frank reluctantly visits the place, and then everything changes: Did Rosie not leave on her own, without him, but was someone preventing her from going to their meeting? The success of Irish author Tana French's books is not only confirmed by the awards or rave reviews they receive but also by their adaptation to the screen. The protagonists of the novels in the series are not the same each time, but they belong to the same unit. As critics have pointed out, Tana French's books stand out not only for the plot or the resolution of the mystery but also for her narrative prowess. Specifically, in The Place of the Faithful, there is no serial killer or huge revelation, but her charming hero, his chaotic family, and the atmospheric Dublin captivate the reader. THEY WROTE ABOUT THE BOOK One of the best thrillers of recent years. Observer If you buy only one thriller this year, then choose this one. Evening Herald A captivating thriller of literary merit, infused with dark humor. Irish Times One of the most talented contemporary crime fiction writers. Washington Post Besides her gift for captivating descriptions, French also has the ability to craft dialogues so authentic that you feel you can hear her characters' breath... Read it slowly and savor every detail. Like a pint of Guinness, it's worth the wait. Los Angeles Times Excellent performance, captivating... Family feuds, class conflicts, old grudges, teenage loves, and memories of childhood violence are masterfully woven along with the rich Dublin dialect in this thrilling novel. New York Times It will absorb you... French is amazing at depicting family tension, and her sad, combative, ironic hero Mackey is irresistible. The Times