In the Woods (Dublin Murder Squad, #1)
by Tana French
In the Woods by Tana French holds a well received rating of 3.74 out of 5, based on 188K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 429 pages.
About In the Woods
As dusk approaches a small Dublin suburb in the summer of 1984, mothers begin to call their children home. But on this warm evening, three children do not return from the dark and silent woods. When the police arrive, they find only one of the children gripping a tree trunk in terror, wearing blood-filled sneakers, and unable to recall a single detail of the previous hours.Twenty years later, the found boy, Rob Ryan, is a detective on the Dublin Murder Squad and keeps his past a secret. But when a twelve-year-old girl is found murdered in the same woods, he and Detective Cassie Maddox—his partner and closest friend—find themselves investigating a case chillingly similar to the previous unsolved mystery. Now, with only snippets of long-buried memories to guide him, Ryan has the chance to uncover both the mystery of the case before him and that of his own shadowy past.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tana French |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 429 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.74 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 188,024 |
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What genre is In the Woods?
In the Woods is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is In the Woods worth reading?
Based on 188K reader ratings, In the Woods has an average score of 3.74 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is In the Woods?
In the Woods has 429 pages.
Who wrote In the Woods?
In the Woods was written by Tana French. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for In the Woods?
The ISBN-13 for In the Woods is 9780670038600.0.
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