The God of the Woods

by Liz Moore

Book Overview

"When Barbara Van Laar is discovered missing from her summer camp bunk one morning in August 1975, it triggers a panicked, terrified search. Losing a camper is a horrific tragedy under any circumstances, but Barbara isn't just any camper, she's the daughter of the wealthy family who owns the camp--as well as the opulent nearby estate, and most of the land in sight. And this isn't the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared in this region: Barbara's older brother also went missing 16 years earlier, never to be found. How could this have happened yet again? Out of this gripping beginning, Liz Moore weaves a richly textured drama, both emotionally nuanced and propelled by a double-barreled mystery. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the community working in its shadow, Moore's multi-threaded drama brings readers into the hearts of characters whose lives are forever changed by this eventful summer: Barbara's wounded, grieving mother; the "townie" whose family makes a living off this land; the 13-year-old camper struggling to find her way; and the outsider tasked with seeing the bigger picture, and uncovering the truth."--

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593719700
• ISBN13: 9780593719701
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 498 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Moore finally sees the light.

Liz Moore writes from a suburban mindset. Good for readers with the same mindset. Held my interest at times. That's why the 3 stars. Find her stories to be weak. I don't recommend..