The Recurring Cast
Character · Ardnakelty · 3 books

Cal Hooper

Cal Hooper is a retired Chicago police detective.

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Character facts

First appearance
The Searcher (2020)
Latest appearance
The Keeper (2026)
Books
3 (3 as lead)
Series
Cal Hooper
Author
Tana French
Circle
Ardnakelty

Where to meet Cal Hooper

Cal Hooper first appears in The Searcher (2020), as the lead, book 1 of the Cal Hooper series.

Buy The Searcher

Every book with Cal Hooper

In publication order, with the size of their role in each.

  1. 2020LThe Searcherlead · Cal HooperBuy
  2. 2024LThe Hunterlead · Cal HooperBuy
  3. 2026LThe Keeperlead · Cal HooperBuy

Appears most often with

CharacterBooks together
Lena DunneLocal widow and Cal’s partner3
Trey ReddyTeenager who works with Cal3