The God Of The Woods by Liz Moore
In the summer of 1975, a young girl named Barbara Van Laar disappears from her family's Adirondack camp. As the daughter of the camp's owners, her disappearance sends shockwaves through the community, especially since her brother vanished under similar circumstances years earlier. The story delves into the complex dynamics between the Van Laar family and the local workers, unraveling hidden secrets and exploring themes of mystery and redemption.
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- Published
- 2024
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 490
- Original Language
- English
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