The Woods

By: Harlan Coben

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES!

The bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama The Stranger takes listeners into the heart of family loyalty in this twisty thriller that proves that the darkest secrets are often closest to home.

Paul Copeland, a New Jersey county prosecutor, is still grieving the loss of his sister twenty years ago - the night she walked into the woods, never to be seen again. But now, a homicide victim is found with evidence linking him to the disappearance. The victim could be the boy who vanished along with Paul's sister. And, as hope rises that his sister could still be alive, dangerous secrets from his family's past threaten to tear apart everything Paul has been trying to hold together....

©2007 Harlan Coben (P)2007 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

“[The Woods] might just be the best thing Coben has written...A gripping story, filled with fine characters and dark secrets.” - Chicago Sun Times

“A lively, fast-moving entertainment, jam packed with the bizarre plot twists that are his stock in trade.” - The Washington Post

“Another surprising and emotional story that will remain with the reader long after the last page is finished. One of Coben’s best.” - Library Journal

Great story

Great story. Great performance by the narrator. Kept my attention, and kept me wanting more. I would highly recommend this book.

Great storyline

Love the question that never goes away. Love the play out of the dominoe effect of choices.

It will keep you Guessing

What made the experience of listening to The Woods the most enjoyable?

One can read so many crime mysteries that the premises start to become predictable. I must admit this one had me guessing all the way through. Every time I thought I had the end game, something else came up. That's a welcome change for this genre.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Woods?

Learning the connection between Wayne and Lucy; didn't see that coming. But I'm still questioning why Wayne would tell Copeland about that now. It's not like he knew Cope and Lucy were seeing each other again...or does he?

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

Very well preformed; accents, gender, very well done.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was drawn into it during the rape trial (Romancing the Bone).

Any additional comments?

This was my first Harlan Coben book. It won't be my last.

Great story, better narration, oversexualixation of females

In the beginning, I was annoyed at what seemed to be a predictable story. Boy was I wrong! Enough twists and turns in the plot to keep you addicted.

My ONLY complaint: something that is beginning to really rub me the wrong way with Coben's books (and I've consumed at least 20) is the objectification of women and the justification of amoral behavior...whether it be a cheating man ("some just do it and can't help themselves! Even with loving and happy families at home, there are certain types of men who just wouldn't be themselves if they stopped womanizing..."...what??

The authors liberal views and outright obsession with smut in a good number of his books detracts from his genius for me. All of the male protagonists in his books exercise an almost teenage boy mentality that I find cheap and less credible. Makes me feel like Coben himself is a bit of a pig and sexualizes all of his own experiences with every attractive woman he encounters. Gross!

And all of the female characters are these borderline pornstars who are totally cool, sexy and liberal about what is morally acceptable...playing into the male chauvinism. His books make it seem like women are only successful when they are using their bodies and looks to get ahead. Methinks Coben needs a reality check.

I love him

Another twist and turn with his great uniqueness. I love he's not a potty mouth and reliant and sex for a great listen.

A VERY GOOD READ!!!

One of the best books I have herd in a while . It's a must read!!!

Loved it

Loved it. Tho I think other voices should be used for different characters. His voice makes it hard to picture the women in the story...lol

Must read!

Great story. Definitely Harlan Cohen at his best. Don't know how I missed this one when it first came out but I did. I recommend this story to all who love a great mystery.

A little predictable ...

A little predictable but I still good. I enjoyed it. It was a good storyline.

HC has me hooked!

love the reader. wanted MORE from the characters and the story. what happened next? So caught up