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The God of the Woods: A Novel

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“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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October 28, 2025
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5.06 x 1.54 x 7.93 inches
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0593418921
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978-0593418925

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“The God of the Woods, like The Secret History, transports readers so deeply into its richly peopled, ominous world that, for hours, everything else falls away. . . . Breaking free of the spell Moore casts is close to impossible.”
—Washington Post

“This expertly paced thriller ...has the kineticism of a well-crafted miniseries.”
—The New Yorker

“Hugely satisfying . . . . Moore cleverly guides us through that tangle of trails, to a thrilling and unexpected conclusion.”
—Boston Globe

“Liz Moore’s extraordinary new literary suspense novel reminds me of Donna Tartt’s 1992 debut, The Secret History. . . . [T]he vital connection for me was a reading experience where I was so thoroughly submerged in a rich fictional world, that for hours I barely came up for air. . . . The precision of Moore’s writing never flags. . . . Unforgettable.”
—Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air, NPR

"Her fictional summer camp felt as vivid to me as my own."
— The New York Times

"A long novel that at first is hard to put down. By page 200, impossible." —Stephen King

"An unusually gratifying reading experience . . . Three days after you turn the last page, your head is still half in it. It's as if you can smell the pine and wood smoke. . . . Moore has written an atmospheric family drama, a social novel and the best kind of missing persons story, one that's fun to read and think about.”
—Minneapolis Star Tribune

“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.”
—Real Simple

“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 that will keep you from wandering alone in the woods for quite some time.”
—Huffington Post

“An immersive reading experience that will draw audiences. Its explorations of class, crime, and family dynamics, in addition to Moore’s incredible storytelling, will appeal to readers of Lisa Jewell, Tana French, and Lucy Foley.”
—Library Journal, STARRED review

“Rich in background detail and secondary mysteries . . . this ever-expansive, intricate, emotionally engaging novel never seems overplotted. Every piece falls skillfully into place and every character, major and minor, leaves an imprint.”
—Kirkus, STARRED review

“Gripping and revelatory . . . The beautiful and dangerous wilderness setting enhances the suspense as the narrative builds to a dramatic final act. . . . This astonishes.”
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

“A compulsively readable novel that will appeal to fans of mysteries and historical fiction alike.”
—Booklist, STARRED review

“Riveting from page one to the last breathless word, The God of the Woods is about the many ways we find and lose both ourselves and others. This book flew by at lightning speed, but will stick with me for a very long time.”
—Rebecca Makkai, New York Times bestselling author of I Have Some Questions For You

“A brilliant, riveting fox trap of a novelan epic mystery, a family saga and a survival guide. Liz Moore shows us how easy it is for any of us to get lost in the woods, and what to do if you want to be found. I loved this book.”
—Miranda Cowley Heller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Paper Palace

“A riveting tale of a missing child that widens into a vast, acute portrait of youth, friendship, family secrets, and conflicting social circles. Intelligently done, and with a gimlet eye for telling detail, it’s a brilliant trap full of secrets and lies.”
—Douglas Stuart, Booker Prize winning author of Shuggie Bain

“A rare gem, an immersive and enthralling literary thriller: a novel about love in the aftermath of tragedy, and about families of the very best—and the worst—kind.”
—Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train

About the Author

Liz Moore is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The God of the Woods and Long Bright River, as well as the acclaimed novels Heft and The Unseen World. A winner of the Rome Prize in Literature, she lives in Philadelphia.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Riverhead Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593418921
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593418925
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 1.54 x 7.93 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #14 in Psychological Fiction (Books)
- #17 in Literary Fiction (Books)
- #19 in Family Life Fiction (Books)
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Liz Moore is the author of five novels: The Words of Every Song, Heft, The Unseen World, the New York Times-bestselling Long Bright River, and The God of the Woods. A winner of the 2014 Rome Prize in Literature, she lives in Philadelphia and teaches in the MFA program in Creative Writing at Temple University.

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Customers find this mystery novel engaging, with strong female characters and a plot that keeps them interested from the first chapter. The writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a beautifully written slow-burn mystery. While some customers appreciate the pacing, others find it slow and boring, and opinions on readability are mixed, with some finding it a quick read while others struggle to follow the story.

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634 customers mention content, 581 positive, 53 negative

Customers find the book fantastic and a great summer read, describing it as a captivating novel.

Great read!! Very entertaining! I loved the characters! I found myself rooting for the characters. Highly recommend it as a great summer book!Read more

...The God of the Woods has all the nuances of a great book: Interesting characters, haunting setting, deep interwoven plot, and great writing!...Read more

Good read. A little slow in the beginning but ending was good, good,twists and interesting characters. One of the better books I’ve read in a while.Read more

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Right off the bat I knew this was going to be a great story even though it took me a little bit to get my bearings - keeping track of who all the...Read more

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...I thought it was too long, confusing and disappointing ending.Read more

457 customers mention character, 328 positive, 129 negative

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...point, I turned to my friend and said "this book has everything - great characters, a dead brother, a spooky summer camp, despicable rich people and...Read more

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...book, the story was very interesting, my problem was there was too many characters and I had to keep switching back, and reminding myself who is...Read more

Complicated storyline spanning 2 different disappearances. Great character development! slowly building plot. Characters I would love to read more of.Read more

397 customers mention engaging, 335 positive, 62 negative

Customers find the book engaging and suspenseful, noting that it grabs them on the first page and keeps them interested all the way through.

Read this book in about 4 days. Interesting & complex characters with wonderful attention to detail by the author. Highly recommendRead more

Wonderfully crafted . Best book I've read this year.suspenseful and intriguing....Read more

Great story telling, mystery and suspense. Kept me engaged and wanting to come back To it. . Adequate character depth. Definitely recommended.Read more

...This was my first read by Liz Moore and it won’t be my last! Compelling ,complicated and cunning characters makes this book a five star read. Bravo!Read more

225 customers mention writing quality, 205 positive, 20 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as a well-crafted mystery, with one customer noting its effective use of flashbacks.

This book was well written and complicated, with many layers. I was not able to figure out the mystery, which is always the barometer for a good one....Read more

I couldn’t put this book down. It’s beautifully written, with fully written characters I felt I knew. I understand why this book is so popular.Read more

I loved the book. It was very well written. The characters were so well versed that you felt as if you knew them. An interesting group of people ...Read more

Well-written and so many great plots lines - suspenseful in unexpected ways and different from so many overdone genres- hard to put down . Great read!Read more

175 customers mention mystery, 161 positive, 14 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery elements of the book, describing it as the best summer read with hidden secrets that tie everything together. One customer particularly appreciates how the details of camp life are woven into the plot.

Great read! Very engaging and what you want in a good mystery. Characters are well developed. I highly recommend this bookRead more

...I kept reading and was drawn in to the story. Great mystery! Twists and turns. Little innuendos could have been left out, tho.Read more

Great story telling, mystery and suspense. Kept me engaged and wanting to come back To it. . Adequate character depth. Definitely recommended.Read more

...vs. those afforded the poor in the legal system but it's also an intriguing mystery with a good pay off. The characters are well developed....Read more

191 customers mention pacing, 85 positive, 106 negative

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I find the glowing reviews of this book hard to understand. It is a slow, boring read until the last bit when it seems like the author decided "time...Read more

Many twists and turns, a real page turner. Fun eccentric and likable characters in a fascinating setting in the north woods.Read more

This was not easy to follow. It started slow and sloppy. Couldn’t wait to finish and start another book. Disappointed.Read more

...and I felt like I was walking through sand but it got so chaotic and fast paced and I was as throughly engrossed it it and all the varied characters....Read more

155 customers mention readability, 83 positive, 72 negative

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Easy read with vivid scenery and interesting characters. So many potential suspects the story kept me guessing. Thank you for an enjoyable story.Read more

...I think in the beginning it was hard to follow because it's broken into characters and different time lines. So it's a little confusing....Read more

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