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The God of the Woods

By: Liz Moore
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
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**AS HEARD IN THE TAYLOR SWIFT DOCUMENTARY, THE END OF AN ERA**

AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF 2024

WINNER OF GOODREADS MYSTERY & THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024

'I was totally gripped' DOUGLAS STUART

'Immersive and enthralling' PAULA HAWKINS

'At first hard to put down. By page 200, impossible' STEPHEN KING

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When their thirteen-year-old daughter Barbara goes missing at summer camp, all eyes fall on the Van Laar family.

They're cold, rich people. They own the camp. And it's happened to them before.

Fourteen years ago their little boy, Bear, vanished without a trace.

Two children lost to the same wilderness.

Is it a tragedy… or a crime?

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‘Brilliantly plotted and perfectly paced … I can't remember the last time I felt so entangled in a novelist's coils’ Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures

'A beguiling novel with a relentless grip. You won't be able to put it down' Claire Fuller, author of Unsettled Ground

'At once an immersive family saga and utterly propulsive mystery. Beautifully written' Emilia Hart, author of Weyward

‘A masterful literary thriller’ Lucy Clarke, author of The Hike

‘Riveting from page one to the last breathless word … This book flew by at lightning speed, but will stick with me for a very long time’ Rebecca Makkai, author of I Have Some Questions For You

‘Dickensian in scope … Very entertaining’ Vogue, Best Picks for Summer 2024

The God of the Woods debuted at #3 on the New York Times bestseller list on 21 July 2024.

READERS ARE SAYING…

'I simply couldn't put it down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'An excellent page-turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I didn’t see the end coming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I strongly urge everyone to read it and experience the magic for themselves' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'My top read for 2024 so far. Actually, top read full stop' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A fascinating story with lots of ups and downs… I did like the conclusion, very clever!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Loved this book from page one! … A book not to be missed!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I cannot think of when I have read anything so evocative' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A riveting read. If you're looking for intriguing characters, a beautifully crafted, slow and atmospheric mystery that feels incredibly intense, then this is the one for you' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

©2024 Liz Moore (P)2024 Penguin Random House LLC Crime Fiction Editors Select Family Life Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery Small Town & Rural Traditional Detectives Exciting Fiction Scary
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Editorial Review

“When lost, sit down and yell”
I’ve been a huge fan of Liz Moore since her memorable novel Long Bright River wowed me in 2020. It also kept me up all night, speed-listening until I finished the last chapter. When I heard Moore was releasing a new novel, not only did I know that The God of the Woods would be an auto-download, I was also prepared for another sleepless night. And sleep I did not. This haunting and heartbreaking story centers on a 13-year-old camper who goes missing 14 years after her older brother vanished in the same Adirondack woods. Alternating between present day and flashback, Saskia Maarleveld’s narration is captivating, echoing the story’s eerie atmospheric tension and rich complex characters. Her ability to convey deep emotions and suspense enriches this thrilling journey through one family’s troubled legacy that builds to a dramatic final act. I would gladly forgo another night of sleep to go back and listen to this one from the beginning again. — Margaret H., Audible Editor

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Amazing, beautifully-written literary crime fiction. Excellent narration too - I couldn’t stop listening. One of my favourite books of 2024. If you like literary fiction, give it ago.

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When a girl goes missing from camp in 1975, it sets in motion a search and investigation that uncovers far more questions than answers, and opens up old wounds and histories for the families who live in the area, as dark secrets are revealed. This mystery novel is told through the lenses of several characters from Tracy the teenage friend of the missing girl, to Alice, her troubled mother, Louise the counsellor in charge on the night in question and later on Judyta,.a new investigating police officer amongst others. The story travels in time and slowly unravels truths and lies. The twists are intriguing, surprising and although ominous and full of pain, this novel offers rich characters and stories, as it opens up lines of inquiry with care and attention . A brilliantly written book with a heart and something to say about consequences, reputation and class.

A mystery worth getting lost in the woods for

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Great story line, with beautiful descriptions and captivating details, would recommend this book, the characters are realistic, the storyline is interesting and twisting, with a fantastic ending!

Captivating, beautiful story

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I thought upon listening to this that it wasn’t for me but how wrong I was. I couldn’t go to bed until I finished it.

Unexpected hooked

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Gripping story and great characters. Strong women characters ahead of the curve for the 60/70s. The setting was also well chosen

Excellent

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