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The God of the Woods: A Novel Audiobook
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES’S NOTABLE BOOKS OF THE YEAR
A NEW YORK TIMES "BEST THRILLER" and "BEST CRIME NOVEL" OF THE YEAR
PEOPLE MAGAZINE’S #1 BOOK OF THE YEAR
ONE OF NPR’S “BOOKS WE LOVE”
ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S “100 MUST-READ BOOKS”
“Extraordinary . . . Reminds me of Donna Tartt’s 1992 debut, The Secret History . . . I was so thoroughly submerged in a rich fictional world, that for hours I barely came up for air.” —Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air, NPR
“This expertly paced thriller …has the kineticism of a well-crafted miniseries.” —The New Yorker
When a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp, two worlds collide
Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.
As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.
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"This is a great listen; the story is pretty nuanced, the writing surpasses what I expect for this genre in general craft & originality. Length feels perfect. Characters developed well & relationships between them interesting and often unexpected. Found myself listening all day, which is pretty rare with these trending thrillers. Don’t usually go for “historical” but the 70s felt perfect. Definitely recommend for thriller fans who want something totally absorbing & don’t love gore. "
— Mara (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Moore keeps the suspense at a fever pitch amid nuanced portraits of the out-of-touch Van Laars, their hangers-on, and the locals who both depend on and resent them. A winner.”
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“Part riveting thriller and part family drama, Liz Moore’s novel plays on the uncomfortable truths of favoritism and family dynamics in this nail-biter.”
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“Unputdownable.”
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“Explorations of class, crime, and family dynamics, in addition to Moore’s incredible storytelling.”
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“Gripping and revelatory...The beautiful and dangerous wilderness setting enhances the suspense as the narrative builds to a dramatic final act...This astonishes.”
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Intercutting past and present, Moore keeps the suspense at a fever pitch amid nuanced portraits of the out-of-touch Van Laars, their hangers-on and the locals who both depend on and resent them. A winner.
— People “Clear your afternoon: This absorbing story, told by a compelling cast of characters, is unputdownable.
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A New York Times Bestseller
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A #1 Amazon bestseller
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A Barnes & Noble Bestseller
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A Barnes & Noble Book Club Pick
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A Tonight Show Pick of Summer
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A New York Times Bestseller in Audio
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Finalist for the Barry Award for Best Mystery Novel
The God of the Woods Listener Reviews
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" The author has given you a clear picture of personalities and behaviors. Some characters you immediately like, some you dislike and some are suspicious. They are all pulled together for a satisfying ending "
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" This book may have been better to have read in print because I got frustrated of the format in the audio form. I really enjoy the story and would recommend this book. "
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" I enjoyed it thoroughly. The narrator was great and the story was interesting right to the end. "
— Christina0504, 9/30/2024
About Liz Moore
Liz Moore is the author of several books and a winner of the 2014–2015 Rome Prize in Literature. The New York Times bestseller The God of the Woods was a Barnes & Noble Book Club Pick and a Tonight Show Pick. Long Bright River was a New York Times bestseller, a Good Morning America Book Club pick, and one of Barack Obama’s favorite books of the year.
About Saskia Maarleveld
Saskia Maarleveld is an experienced voice-over actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator. Raised in New Zealand and France, she is highly skilled with accents and dialects, and many of her books have been narrated entirely in accents other than her own. In addition to audiobooks, her voice can be heard in animation, video games, and commercials.