THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
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
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When their thirteen-year-old daughter Barbara goes missing at summer camp, all eyes fall on the Van Laars family.
They're cold, rich people. They own the camp. And it's happened to them before.
Fifteen 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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008663834
Number of pages: 448
Weight: 270 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 28 mm
'Impressive and immersive' Literary Review 'Gripping, intricately plotted' Mail on Sunday ‘An intricate and emotionally engaging exploration of class and family dynamics, and a top-notch literary thriller’ Guardian ‘Very entertaining’ Vogue ‘Transfixing’ Elle ‘A literary thriller that will leave you gasping for air, a haunting and evocative novel that you won’t be able to put down’Glamour 'A brilliant trap full of secrets and lies' Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain 'A brilliant, riveting fox-trap of a novel – an epic mystery, a family saga and a survival guide … I loved this book' Miranda Cowley Heller, author of The Paper Palace 'A wonderful double mystery, 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 rare gem, an immersive and enthralling literary thriller' Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train 'I inhaled this … A perfect engrossing holiday read' Megan Nolan, author of Ordinary Human Failings 'A beguiling novel with a relentless grip. You won't be able to put it down' Claire Fuller, author of Untamed Ground 'Like watching a great TV series … great characters, a great plot, momentum, and that magic that makes it almost impossible to stop reading' Roddy Doyle, author of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha ‘A masterful literary thriller … As layer upon layer of mysteries are revealed, this intelligently constructed story draws the reader into a breathtaking denouement’ Lucy Clarke, author of The Hike ‘At once an immersive family saga and utterly propulsive mystery. Beautifully written’ Emilia Hart, author of Weyward and The Sirens 'With every book, Moore does something different […] this new novel is an atmospheric thriller about a girl from a wealthy family who goes missing 16 years after her brother disappeared' Good Housekeeping
My first experience with this author and I thought this book was beautifully written. The characters were well-considered and developed nicely throughout the book. The storytelling and imagery was very visual and I... More
I loved this novel! Beautifully written, with two connected mysteries at its core, this was a riveting read. We see through the eyes of multiple characters, all of whom are perfectly realised, and I was completely... More
I loved this book! Liz Moore is a favourite author of mine and her latest publication does not disappoint. Set in an elite summer camp for teens in the Adirondacks over different timelines, it tells the story of two... More
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