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

Good Book! Great Story - great performance.

Where does The Woods rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

If you like Harlan Coben you will like this. Its a great story.

What other book might you compare The Woods to and why?

Great storyteller like Patterson, Grisham. Intelligent. Suspenseful.

Which scene was your favorite?

I like the twists and turns all the way through the story

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes!

Wow!! first time listening to Harlen Coben.

Definitely want to listen to more of his books! He gained a new fan! cant wait to start his next book

Enjoyed it very much

Hard to stop listening and it really held my interest. I found myself with my earplugs on while working in the yard.

Enthralling!

Great read, thoroughly enjoyed the mystery and intrigue of this book. Will read more by this author
Thanks Harlan coban

Another shocker

Outstanding as usual. A surprise ending and as always leaves you guessing till the end. A must read for sure.

Excellent Listen!!

If you could sum up The Woods in three words, what would they be?

Great story line that keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat. Couldn't stop!!

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

Excellent!

Great Read!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It kept me engaged the entire time. I had heard of this author but hadn't listened to any of his books. I bought this on a two for one deal and was delighted I had. The characters are well defined and very likable, the story is believable and has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. The reader is excellent. All the myriad of voices, including accents are well done. Well worth a credit!

a real fan

Great book, will continue to buy his books Three down more to go.
Shirley Muir

AWESOME THRILLER!

I absolutely LOVED this book. I didn't want it to end. Narrator was great!

Decent story marred by so-so writing and reading

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Some of the logic in the book is poor. Attempts to build suspense with week devices. Like the way the hero (a DA) is treated by the police with very little incriminating circumstances. Didn't make sense. This type of bad logic crops up in other places in the book.

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

The ones that stick out are representative of the bad logic mentioned above.

Did Scott Brick do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

No. I wish I had listened to the preview first because I don't like his style and have struggled with another book by him. He has a clipped and almost bored sounding way of reading. It isn't convincing when he tries to be dramatic. It's a bit like listening to Captain Kirk. This style infests his dialogue as well making his characters often sound the same as each other.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No.