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In the Woods

A stunningly accomplished psychological mystery which will take you on a thrilling journey through a tangled web of evil and beyond - to the inexplicable
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In the Woods by Tana French, a gripping crime thriller, delves into the investigation of a young girl's murder in a small Irish town. The lead detective, who survived a similar incident as a child in the same woods, grapples with resurfacing memories while uncovering layers of deceit and secrets. The novel intricately weaves psychological depth with atmospheric tension, keeping readers on edge as past and present collide.
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You might enjoy this book if you relish psychological thrillers laced with atmospheric tension and intricate storytelling. It's a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of memory and mystery, perfect for those who appreciate deep character exploration and a blend of crime with psychological depth.

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In the Woods

A stunningly accomplished psychological mystery which will take you on a thrilling journey through a tangled web of evil and beyond - to the inexplicable.

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When he was twelve years old, Adam Ryan went playing in the woods with his two best friends. He never saw them again. Their bodies were never found, and Adam himself was discovered with his back pressed against an oak tree and his shoes filled with blood. He had no memory of what had happened.

Twenty years on, Rob Ryanβ€”the child who came backβ€”is a detective in the Dublin police force. He's changed his name. No one knows about his past. Then a little girl's body is found at the site of the old tragedy, and Rob is drawn back into the mystery. Knowing that he would be thrown off the case if his past were revealed, Rob takes a fateful decision to keep quiet but hopes that he might also solve the twenty-year-old mystery of the woods.

In the Woods is a gripping psychological mystery that explores themes of memory, trauma, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

Series: Dublin Murder Squad

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Tana French's In the Woods is praised for its sophisticated and gripping psychological narrative that captivates readers from the start. The novel is noted for its lyrical writing and haunting atmosphere, delivering an intelligent and intricately plotted story. Critics commend it as a remarkable debut, offering a complex, multilayered thriller with deep psychological insight.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529335514

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 421g

Pages: 608

About the Author

Tana French grew up in Ireland, Italy, the United States and Malawi. She is the author of In the Woods (winner of the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity and Barry awards for Best First Novel), The Likeness, Faithful Place, Broken Harbour (winner of the LA Times prize for Best Mystery/Thriller) and The Secret Place. She lives in Dublin with her husband and two children. She keeps a website at www.tanafrench.com

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