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The God of the Woods

by Liz Moore

3.9 out of 5, from 814 ratings from Hardcover readers

In 1975, a girl vanishes from an Adirondack summer camp owned by her wealthy family. Her older brother disappeared from the same woods years earlier. The story moves between times and viewpoints to piece together what happened.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2024
Pace
Medium
Length
Long
Pages
490
Format
Standalone
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Read this if you like layered, atmospheric mysteries with a large cast and secrets across several decades.

Skip this if you want a quick thriller, since it is slow, with many perspectives and time jumps.

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Content warnings

  • Kidnapping
  • Death
  • Grief

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Child death
  • Drug use
  • Domestic abuse
  • Misogyny
  • Classism
  • Infidelity
  • Alcohol
  • Alcoholism
  • Toxic relationship

Quick answers about The God of the Woods

What is The God of the Woods about?
In 1975, a girl vanishes from an Adirondack summer camp owned by her wealthy family. Her older brother disappeared from the same woods years earlier. The story moves between times and viewpoints to piece together what happened.
Who should read The God of the Woods?
Read it if you like layered, atmospheric mysteries with a large cast and secrets across several decades. Skip it if you want a quick thriller, since it is slow, with many perspectives and time jumps.
How long and how fast is The God of the Woods?
It is a medium-paced, long read of about 490 pages, first published in 2024.
Does The God of the Woods have content warnings?
Content we flag: Kidnapping, Death, Grief.
Can I borrow The God of the Woods for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The God of the Woods; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after The God of the Woods?
Readers who liked it often move on to In the Woods, Where the Crawdads Sing, The Guest List.

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