The God of the Woods: A Novel
In Liz Moore’s ‘most ambitious’ novel, a teenager’s disappearance from a summer camp in 1975 reignites the mystery of her brother’s vanishing years prior, setting off a frantic search that uncovers the layered secrets of a wealthy family and their working-class community. This gripping story weaves together a family saga and a thrilling mystery, offering a rich narrative of hidden truths and second chances, accompanied by a downloadable map.
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Liz Moore’s compelling novel, a story that Rebecca Makkai deems ‘riveting from page one,’ plunges listeners into a tense mystery that unfolds in the Adirondack wilderness. Miranda Cowley Heller praises the book as ‘brilliant, riveting…an epic mystery, a family saga, and a survival guide.’
The narrative ignites in August 1975, when a camp counselor discovers Barbara Van Laar’s empty bunk. A thirteen-year-old vanishes, and her disappearance throws the community into chaos. Barbara, the daughter of the Van Laar family, who own the summer camp and provide employment to the region, isn’t just another missing camper. This event resurrects a chilling past; fourteen years prior, Barbara’s older brother disappeared without a trace.
Panic grips the camp as a frantic search commences. Moore expertly weaves a multi-threaded story, pulling listeners into the complex layers of the Van Laar family’s secrets and the lives of the blue-collar residents who work in their shadow. She crafts a rich and gripping dynasty, unveiling hidden truths and offering glimpses of second chances.
Moore’s narrative actively chases down the layered secrets that permeate the Van Laar family and the surrounding community. She invites listeners to explore the intricate relationships and the deep-seated tensions that simmer beneath the surface of the idyllic summer camp. The author delivers her most ambitious and wide-reaching novel to date, meticulously constructing a world where past and present collide, and where the search for a missing girl unearths long-buried secrets.
This audiobook edition enhances the listening experience by including a downloadable PDF featuring a map from the book. When you purchase this title, Audible provides the PDF within your Audible Library, allowing you to follow the story’s geographical elements along with the audio narrative.
Listening Length: 14 hours and 35 minutes
Author: Liz Moore
Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld
Whispersync for Voice: Ready
Audible.com Release Date: July 02, 2024
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Program Type: Audiobook
Version: Unabridged
Language: English
ASIN: B0CLH8D891
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