In the Woods
by
Tana French
4.0 (1
ratings)
Mystery
Science Fiction
Thriller & Suspense
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Format
Paperback
Pages
431
Language
English
Published
May 27, 2008
Publisher
Penguin Books
Description
In a quiet Dublin suburb, the summer of 1984 takes on an eerie tone as mothers begin to call their children home as dusk falls. Set against the backdrop of a tranquil neighborhood, a chilling mystery begins to unfold when a young girl is discovered dead in the woods. The narrative weaves together the lives of the residents as they grapple with fear and uncertainty, forced to confront the shadows lurking in their once-peaceful community.
At the heart of the investigation is a detective haunted by his own past, his memories entwined with the very location of the crime. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself navigating personal demons and buried secrets. The haunting woods, a catalyst for both tragedy and recollection, reflect the complexities of memory, creating an atmosphere thick with tension as the investigation spirals into unforeseen territory.
Amidst the mounting pressure, the detective must untangle the web of relationships and hidden truths in this seemingly idyllic suburb. As the line between past and present blurs, the quest for answers reveals a darker reality, prompting both him and the community to confront their intertwined fates. Amidst secrets and revelations, an unsettling question lingers: how well do they really know each other?
At the heart of the investigation is a detective haunted by his own past, his memories entwined with the very location of the crime. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself navigating personal demons and buried secrets. The haunting woods, a catalyst for both tragedy and recollection, reflect the complexities of memory, creating an atmosphere thick with tension as the investigation spirals into unforeseen territory.
Amidst the mounting pressure, the detective must untangle the web of relationships and hidden truths in this seemingly idyllic suburb. As the line between past and present blurs, the quest for answers reveals a darker reality, prompting both him and the community to confront their intertwined fates. Amidst secrets and revelations, an unsettling question lingers: how well do they really know each other?
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5.0
Brontee
@brontee
Sep 30, 2025
4.5 stars
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