Charlestown Book Group: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Find your next great read at the Charlestown Book Group! Every month, gather with friends and neighbors to discuss a variety of fantastic literature. This month, we’re reading the novel The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. Check out a copy at the Charlestown Branch. Synopsis:  Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. Accessibility Notice: We stri

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