In the Woods, written by Tana French, is a haunting urban mystery fiction book that takes place in Dublin, Ireland. Detective Rob Ryan, haunted by a childhood trauma, is assigned to investigate the murder of a young girl in the same woods where he experienced a traumatic event as a child. As Ryan delves deeper into the case, he uncovers unsettling secrets and realizes that his own past may be connected to the present crime. French's atmospheric prose and complex characters make In the Woods a compelling and atmospheric read.
