Can you recommend some classic Irish detective novels?

Sure. 'The Likeness' by Tana French is considered a classic in the Irish detective genre. It has a very interesting premise where a detective has to go undercover as a murder victim who looks just like her. The story is full of twists and turns and the Irish setting adds authenticity.

Another classic could be the works of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. His 'Uncle Silas' has detective - like elements. The story is full of suspense and mystery set in Ireland. It has a great sense of the gothic and the unknown, which makes it stand out among the early works related to detective - like stories in the Irish context.

One classic Irish novel is 'Ulysses' by James Joyce. It is a complex and highly regarded work that delves deep into the lives of its characters in Dublin. Another is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker, which has had a huge impact on horror literature. Also, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde, although Wilde was Anglo - Irish, is a significant work with themes of morality and beauty.

'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde is also an important Irish classic. It explores themes of beauty, morality, and the consequences of a hedonistic lifestyle through the story of Dorian Gray, whose portrait ages while he remains young and beautiful.

Sure. 'At Swim - Two - Birds' by Flann O'Brien is a great classic Irish novel. It's a very unique and complex work that plays with different levels of reality and different types of characters. Then there's 'The Commitments' by Roddy Doyle. It focuses on a group of working - class Dubliners who form a soul band. And 'The Snapper' also by Doyle, which is a humorous look at family life in Ireland.

Sure. 'The Dublin Murder Squad' series by Tana French is quite popular. It features complex characters and intricate plots set in Dublin. Another one is 'Midwinter Break' by Bernard MacLaverty which also has elements of detective - like exploration of relationships and secrets within an Irish context.

Sure. 'The Likeness' by Tana French is a great one. It's got a really interesting premise. Another is 'In the Woods' by her as well. It's full of twists and turns. Also, 'The Guards' by Ken Bruen is a good read.

One could be 'In the Woods' by Tana French. It has the same kind of complex characters and atmospheric setting that you might find in 'The Trespasser'. Another is 'Faithful Place'. It also delves deep into the Irish detective world with its own unique mysteries.

There are several Irish detective novels that might touch on the theme of 'the guards'. For example, some works by Tana French often feature the Irish police force in complex and atmospheric mystery stories. Her novels are known for their in - depth character exploration and intricate plots that often involve the guards in different ways, whether it's investigating crimes or dealing with internal issues within the force.

Another great one from the list could be 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It has a complex plot with a search for a valuable statuette and a lot of shady characters involved. The protagonist, Sam Spade, is a tough and smart detective.