In the Woods

As twilight descends on a quaint Dublin suburb during the summer of 1984, an unsettling atmosphere envelops the community. The air is thick with an eerie anticipation as mothers call their children home, casting shadows over the playful innocence of a summer evening. This sense of normalcy quickly spirals into disarray when a young girl disappears, prompting a palpable sense of fear to grip the neighborhood. The search for her becomes an intricate weave of childhood memories, buried secrets, and the harrowing whispers of the past.

Amidst the chaos, a detective with a troubling history is drawn into the investigation, his own memories intertwining with the case in ways he could never have predicted. The narrative unfolds with deep psychological insight, revealing the profound impact of the past on the present. Tana French, alongside her talented translators, brings to life a haunting tale that delves into the complexities of memory, loss, and the shadows that linger within.