Liz Moore’s latest novel is already making waves as one of the most talked-about books of 2024. Named a New York Times Notable Book, a Best Thriller, and a Best Crime Novel of the Year, it’s also been hailed as People Magazine’s #1 Book of the Year and featured on NPR’s “Books We Love” list. Critics can’t stop raving—Stephen King calls it impossible to put down, and The New Yorker praises its expertly crafted suspense.
Set in the Adirondacks in August 1975, the story kicks off with a chilling discovery: a camp counselor finds an empty bunk. Barbara Van Laar, a thirteen-year-old camper, has vanished. But Barbara isn’t just any girl—she’s the daughter of the powerful family that owns the summer camp and employs much of the local community. The mystery deepens when it’s revealed this isn’t the first disappearance in the Van Laar family; Barbara’s older brother went missing fourteen years earlier, never to be found.
As the frantic search unfolds, Liz Moore masterfully weaves together the secrets of the Van Laar dynasty with the lives of the blue-collar workers who live in its shadow. The novel dives deep into themes of family, power, and the haunting weight of the past. It’s a richly layered, multi-threaded narrative that pulls readers into a world full of tension, secrets, and unexpected second chances.
If you love thrillers that combine gripping mystery with rich character depth and atmospheric storytelling, this novel is a must-read. Liz Moore delivers her most ambitious and compelling work yet, one that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.
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