• The Woods

  • By: Harlan Coben
  • Narrated by: Scott Brick
  • Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (9,095 ratings)

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The Woods

By: Harlan Coben
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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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

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The Woods

This is not a great book but it is worth listening to and is not boring. I like this author and this was not his best book but worth your time.

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Great read! Harlan Coben at his best

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

This book keeps you at the edge of your seat trying to figure out what will happen next.

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Thoroughly Enjoyed!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! In fact already have. Great story line and awesome flow. Great thriller-mystery!

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

He reads it well. You feel like he is really the main character.

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Skilled writer with no time management...

The story is told in a way that keeps you hooked on the possibility of discovering the truth behind a mystery years in the making without recieving any real information.(there is the skill) unfortunately, after all the details are revealed which happens extremely quick and way towards the end I was less than satisfied with the overall outcome. I could have bought it if the same effort was spent running the characters around in circles... Maybe...

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Good story

Never guessed the ending until the end. Glad Cope was reunited finally with his sister . enjoyed narrator and story.

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Always entertained by Harlem Coben

however, this wasn't my favorite of his stories. The plot kept me interested, but the story seemed uneven and ended abruptly. Scott Brick is one of my favorite readers, but even his performance seemed off. Maybe it's me.. At any rate, I will continue to read Harlan Coben, and listen to Scott Brick!

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Good book.

I Would have gave it a 5 but didn’t like how it left the ending.

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Couldn't stop listening!

Great book! Narrator was good, but sometimes over the top. I thought I was listening to the host of Twilight Zone at times! Good twist to the end.

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The Woods

I enjoyed this book very much.I would recommend it.

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Mysterious Woods = fun listen

Excellent listen, it's always so easy to get into and through Coben's books with his laid back writing style.

I was definitely entertained by the mystery surrounding what happened in those woods. There were so many moving parts and they all worked together nicely to keep me intrigued until the finish.

Not a fan of Brick's narration normally, but I thought this was a pretty good performance.

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