The God of the Woods: The unmissable new mystery thriller, a New York Times bestseller and 2024 Obama Pick

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF JIMMY FALLON'S SUMMER READS BOOK CLUB SELECTED FOR BARACK OBAMA'S SUMMER 2024 READING LIST 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 ___________ 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. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- ‘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' ????? The God of the Woods is a compelling rural fiction that explores the life of a traditional town, a detective's relentless pursuit of justice, and a crime that has forever altered the lives of the Van Laars siblings. Liz Moore's storytelling is top-notch, making this a must-read. For fans of Chris Whitaker (Tall Oaks), Elizabeth Strout (Tell Me Everything), Jodi Picoult (Wish You Were Here), Alison Espach (Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance), and Liane Moriarty (What Alice Forgot). HarperCollins 2024