The God of the Woods: A Novel” is an instant New York Times bestseller and a gripping thriller that explores the disappearance of a teenage girl, Barbara Van Laar, from her Adirondack summer camp in 1975. Barbara is the daughter of a prominent family that owns the camp, and her disappearance uncovers long-buried secrets and tensions within the community. As a panicked search ensues, the story delves into the Van Laar family’s dark history and the interconnected lives of the camp’s residents. This multi-threaded narrative weaves a complex and compelling tale of family secrets, betrayal, and redemption, making it Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel to date. The book has been praised for its expert pacing, richly detailed fictional world, and intricate storytelling that will keep readers engrossed until the final page.