This book is a riveting and suspenseful story about a teenager who goes missing from her summer camp in the Adirondack mountains. The story begins on a sunny day in August 1975, when a camp counselor discovers that Barbara Van Laar, a 13-year-old girl, has vanished from her bunk. Barbara is not just any teenager, but the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs many of the people in the local community.
As the news of Barbara's disappearance spreads, a frantic search effort begins. But as the search unfolds, it becomes clear that Barbara's disappearance is not just a simple case of a teenager running away. Barbara's family has a dark and complex past, and the story reveals a web of secrets and lies that have been hidden for years. The author skillfully weaves together multiple storylines, including the story of Barbara's missing brother, who disappeared 14 years ago, and the struggles of the community that works at the summer camp. The result is a thrilling and gripping narrative that takes listeners on a wild ride.
The author, Liz Moore, has written a multi-threaded story that invites listeners into a rich and complex world of secrets and second chances. The story is not just about Barbara's disappearance, but also about the people who are affected by it, and the secrets that they keep. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that everyone in the small community is hiding something, and that the truth is more complex and sinister than anyone could have imagined. The book is an epic mystery, a family saga, and a survival guide, all rolled into one. With its blend of suspense, intrigue, and elements of mystery and family drama, this book is a thrilling page turner that will keep listeners guessing until the very end.
I recently had the privilege of reading a captivating novel about a teenage girl who goes missing from a summer camp in the Adirondack mountains. The story takes us back to a sun-drenched summer in 1975, when a camp counselor discovers that Barbara Van Laar, a 13-year-old girl, has vanished from her bunk. Barbara's disappearance sets off a frantic search effort, but as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that her vanishing is not just a simple case of a teenager running away.
As I turned the pages, I found myself drawn into a complex web of secrets and lies that have been hiding in plain sight. The author masterfully weaves together multiple storylines, including the story of Barbara's missing brother, who disappeared 14 years ago, and the struggles of the community that works at the summer camp. I was surprised to see how much the author had to say about the town's dark past, and how it had a profound impact on the lives of the people who lived there. With each new revelation, I became more and more entangled in the mystery, eager to know what secrets were being kept and who were hiding what. The author's skillful storytelling creates a sense of tension that's impossible to shake, making the story hard to put down.
The character development in this novel is exceptional, and I couldn't help but feel invested in the lives of the people who were affected by Barbara's disappearance. The author's ability to craft relatable characters, each with their own secrets and struggles, makes the story feel incredibly personal. As the story reaches its climax, I found myself on the edge of my seat, wondering what would happen next and who would be holding the truth. This novel is a masterful blend of suspense, intrigue, and family drama that will keep you guessing until the very end, and possibly even after you've finished the book.
Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
This riveting and suspenseful story about a teenager who goes missing from a summer camp in the Adirondack mountains is a masterful blend of suspense, intrigue, and family drama. A complex web of secrets and lies unfolds as the story takes us back to a sun-drenched summer in 1975, revealing a dark and complex past that has been hiding in plain sight. The author skillfully weaves together multiple storylines, including the story of the missing brother and the struggles of the community, making the story incredibly personal and relatable. With each new revelation, tension builds, and the author's skillful storytelling keeps the reader guessing until the very end, making this a thrilling page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat.