​The God of the Woods is a novel by Liz Moore, published in July 2024. Set in the summer of 1975, the story unfolds at Camp Emerson, an elite summer camp nestled in the Adirondack Mountains. The plot centers around the disappearance of thirteen-year-old Barbara Van Laar, daughter of the wealthy family that owns the camp. This event mirrors the unsolved vanishing of her older brother, Bear, fourteen years earlier. As the search for Barbara intensifies, the narrative delves into the complex dynamics between the privileged Van Laar family, the camp staff, and the local community, unraveling long-held secrets and exploring themes of wealth, privilege, and familial bonds. The novel has been praised for its intricate plot and rich character development, earning a spot on the New York Times Bestseller list upon its release.