The God of the Woods by Liz Moore is an "I absolutely could not stop reading this" book. When I read the last chapter, I truly said "Wow" out loud.
cover blurb: Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. She's the 13 year old daughter of the family that owns the camp, the summer home mansion, and employs most of the region's residents.
1961: Barbara's older brother, Bear, went missing and is presumed dead.
Now as the current panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds.
This layered mystery book moves back and forth in time. We explore the Van Laar family - lots of secrets, sadness, and corners to poke. Multi-generational dynasty of tensions, inheritance, second chances, and issues of family versus community.
Liz Moore kept me guessing and the pages turning. Lots of twists and turns and surprises. It truly pulled together with a few "whoa" moments.
Now, stop reading this review and get in the queue for The God of the Woods. It was worth the library waitlist.
