In the Woods, penned by Tana French, is a haunting mystery novel that explores the impact of a childhood trauma on the protagonist's life. Detective Rob Ryan, haunted by the unsolved disappearance of his two childhood friends, investigates a murder in the same woods where his friends vanished years ago. As he delves into the case, long-buried secrets resurface, threatening to unravel his own sanity. With its atmospheric setting and complex characters, In the Woods is a must-read for mystery lovers.