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The God of the Woods

By: Liz Moore
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
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'I was totally gripped' DOUGLAS STUART

'Immersive and enthralling' PAULA HAWKINS

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Some said it was tragic, what happened to the Van Laars.

Some said the family deserved it. That they never even thanked the searchers who stayed out for five nights in the freezing forest trying to help find their missing son.

Some said there was a reason it took the family so long to call for help. That they knew what happened to the boy.

Now, fifteen years later, the Van Laars' teenage daughter has gone missing in the same wilderness as her brother. Some say the two disappearances aren’t connected.

Some say they are.

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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.

©2012 Liz Moore (P)2024 Penguin Random House LLC
Crime Thrillers Editors Select Family Life Literary Fiction Traditional Detectives Exciting Fiction
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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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Character rich.

I can always tell how much I love a book. I find myself thinking about the characters throughout my day. This was such a great story. Narration was 10/10

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A mystery worth getting lost in the woods for

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.

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Riviting

Listened to this on under a week. Great story a mystery tragedy unputdownable book. Good narration

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interesting story and good ending

i was pleased with the ending as it could so easily have gone a different way, so I'm pleased the author didn't take that route.

there were a lot of characters and jumping from one decade to the other, which made it a little conconfusing at times. But it was a good 'whodunit' without gratuitous violence

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a great read

I loved this book. Great story and characters plus excellent narrator. Couldn't wait to continue listening every evening.

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Excellent literary thriller

Compelling narration and plot structure. Well read in this audio version. A superb literary thriller that makes you think about power structures that intersect with the hallowed American value of self-reliance

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Compelling

This novel deserves the praise its received. Liz Moore makes managing multiple perspectives and timelines seem easy, when it almost certainly is not. The characters and settings are incredibly well drawn and I love the atmosphere created throughout. There are also two central mysteries that pulled me in and sustained my attention right to the end. I highly recommend this novel, and the audio book performance is excellent.

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Completely Addictive and Thrilling!

This book absolutely blew me away and is now one of my all-time favorites! The storyline was gripping, mysterious, and so addictive I couldn’t focus on anything else until I finished it. I loved how well-developed the characters were, it felt like I really got to know them. A brilliantly thrilling read that kept me hooked from start to finish!

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The timing of the chapters

I’m going to do a proper review once I’m done but could you fix the timings of the chapters; the introduction of the next is at the end of the last…it’s confusing

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An unexpected gem

I came to this book with no prior knowledge or recommendation, no clue where it would go, and was blown away by it - the writing, the plot, the character depth. A really gripping, exciting, emotive read.

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