These Silent Woods: A Novel

In the northern Appalachian woods, Cooper and his daughter Finch have lived in isolation for eight years. Finch is beginning to rebel against the sheltered life her father has built for her, and this year, when Jake fails to appear, she discovers the true peril of their situation. These Silent Woods is a moving tale of survival, sacrifice, and how far a father will go to protect his daughter.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 18 September 2023
Publisher: Minotaur Books,US

In the secluded northern Appalachian woods, Cooper and his young daughter, Finch, have lived in isolation for eight years. Cooper, who desires seclusion, has a lot to conceal. Finch has grown up learning about the wilderness through the books lining the cabin's shelves and the harsh but beautiful code of survival. However, she is beginning to rebel against the sheltered life her father has created for her, and he is still tormented by the tragic reality that brought them to this point.

The only people who are aware of their existence are a mysterious local hermit named Scotland and Cooper's old friend, Jake, who visits each winter to bring them food and supplies. But this year, Jake fails to appear, triggering a series of events that expose the precarious nature of their situation. Suddenly, the boundaries of their safe haven have blurred, and when a stranger enters their woods, Finch's growing obsession with her could put them all in danger.

After a shocking disappearance threatens to upend the only life Finch has ever known, Cooper is forced to decide whether to continue hiding or face the sins of his past. These Silent Woods is a poignant tale of survival, sacrifice, and how far a father will go when faced with losing everything. The novel is vividly atmospheric and masterfully tense, drawing the reader into the characters' lives and immersing them in the harsh and unforgiving wilderness.

ISBN-13: 9781250895943