Synopsis

Twenty years ago, prosecutor Paul Copeland's world was shattered when his sister, Camille, vanished into the woods during a summer camp night, never to be seen again. Four teenagers were in the woods that fateful night; two were found brutally murdered, and Camille and another boy, Adam, disappeared without a trace. Paul has spent two decades grappling with the unresolved grief and the haunting questions surrounding that night. Now, a homicide victim is discovered, and shocking evidence links him to Adam, the boy who disappeared alongside Camille. This discovery reignites Paul's faint hope that his sister might still be alive, but it also forces him to confront a past he's desperately tried to bury. As Paul delves into the cold case, dangerous secrets from his family's history begin to surface, threatening to unravel the carefully constructed life he's built and exposing the dark truths hidden close to home. He must unearth the truth about what happened in those woods, no matter the cost.

Critical Reception

"Harlan Coben's 'The Woods' stands as a quintessential thriller, lauded for its intricate plotting, relentless suspense, and profound exploration of family secrets and enduring grief."

Adaptations

Netflix Original Series

Metadata

ISBN:9781101128671
Pages:529
Age Rating:16+

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