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The Woods: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Woods by Harlan Coben — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Twenty years ago, four teenagers at summer camp walked into the woods at night. Two were found murdered, and the others were never seen again. Four families had their lives changed forever. Now, two decades later, they are about to change again.For Paul Copeland, the county prosecutor of Essex, New Jersey, mourning the loss of his sister has only recently begun to subside. Cope, as he is known, is now dealing with raising his six- year-old daughter as a single father after his wife has died of cancer. Balancing family life and a rapidly ascending career as a prosecutor distracts him from his past traumas, but only for so long. When a homicide victim is found with evidence linking him to Cope, the well-buried secrets of the prosecutor's family are threatened.Is this homicide victim one of the campers who disappeared with his sister? Could his sister be alive? Cope has to confront so much

Quick facts about The Woods

  • Title: The Woods
  • Author: Harlan Coben
  • First published: 1849
  • Genre: fiction, detective and mystery stories, suspense fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL79339W

Where to read The Woods

The Woods by Harlan Coben is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Woods about?

Twenty years ago, four teenagers at summer camp walked into the woods at night.

Who wrote The Woods?

The Woods was written by Harlan Coben.

When was The Woods published?

The Woods was first published in 1849.

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