Fresh Fiction Book Club: The God of the Woods

When a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp, two worlds collide
Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.
As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.

The God of the Woods is available to purchase at Kramers or online at our

In Fresh Fiction, we will highlight and discuss an array of literary fiction new releases from around the world. There will not be any core theme to the chosen books, rather we’ll focus on character-driven stories across a range of topic areas. Feel free to grab a drink at the bar to enjoy during our book club discussion.

Host or Publisher Kramers