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The Woman in the Woods

A Charlie Parker Thriller, Book 16

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The Woman in the Woods

By: John Connolly
Narrated by: Jeff Harding
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The new thrilling instalment of John Connolly's popular Charlie Parker series.

It is spring, and the semi-preserved body of a young Jewish woman is discovered buried in the Maine woods. It is clear that she gave birth shortly before her death.

But there is no sign of a baby.

Private detective Charlie Parker is engaged by the lawyer Moxie Castin to shadow the police investigation and find the infant, but Parker is not the only searcher. Someone else is following the trail left by the woman, someone with an interest in more than a missing child, someone prepared to leave bodies in his wake.

And in a house by the woods, a toy telephone begins to ring.

For a young boy is about to receive a call from a dead woman . . .

(P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Crime Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Thriller Crime Mystery Exciting Disappearance

Critic Reviews

A supernatural element has long been present in John Connolly's excellent Charlie Parker series. The 16th title, The Woman in the Woods is no exception . . . Beautifully written, with a complex plot and a large cast of richly drawn characters, this is Connolly at his sinister best (Laura Wilson)
Connolly writes beautifully and has once again woven a riveting yet disturbing tale
Every character is expertly drawn . . . A complicated plot, richly drawn characters, and a vein of horror will keep readers devouring the pages.
Connolly's writing is as impeccable as ever, and, typical of the series, he layers on supernatural elements . . . without compromising the real-world feel of the story . . . Another winner in a consistently high-quality series
Connolly portrays a chilling humanity in his characters, both good and evil, giving the book depth while keeping the reader unsettled to the end. Another great addition to a popular series that will please its many fans
Unnerving and moving . . . This is Connolly's masterpiece
Sixteen books into the Charlie Parker series and Connolly continues to deliver with his unique blend of supernatural, horror and crime fiction wrapped into one explosive package . . . As the layers are peeled back in this complex mystery, each new chapter hits you like a sucker punch. This haunting thriller will keep you reading into the night with the lights on and the phone turned off
One of crime fiction's most accomplished contemporary series . . . John Connolly has . . . outdone himself with this book's gorgeously-drawn multi-dimensional villains . . . The series has increasingly strolled into the shadowy world of the supernatural and there are several scenes in this book which nudge it beyond "thriller" and into more typical "horror" territory. They're delicately balanced on the edge of unsettling
Keeps the reader enthralled from the very beginning . . . "on the edge of your seat" stuff . . . another triumph for Mr Connolly.
All stars
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I intend to read (I meant to say listen to all Charlie's adventures. I believe I have every one of John Connolly's titles in my bookcase.. Love Audible...Joy Loggie...

Charlie Parker never fails to thrill me

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My favourite author by far.
I loved the humour tucked neatly amongst the action, and always Louis and Angel. A great story with great characters and all the twists and turns you come to expect from this series.

Loved it!

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Interesting yarn that leaves you wanting more, the reader took a chapter or two to get into stride after that flawless effort

Another great audio book

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