In the Woods

About this book

In the Woods follows Detective Rob Ryan, a member of the Dublin Murder Squad, who is assigned to investigate the murder of a young girl found in a small Irish town. The case becomes deeply personal for Rob, as it takes place in the same woods where, during his childhood, he was discovered traumatized and alone—his two best friends having mysteriously disappeared without a trace. As Rob and his partner Cassie Maddox delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover layers of secrets within the community, while Rob struggles with fragmented memories of his past. The new murder and the unsolved childhood disappearance begin to intertwine, blurring the line between past and present. Haunted by trauma and obsession, Rob’s grip on reality begins to weaken as he searches for the truth. The novel explores themes of memory, identity, psychological trauma, and the lingering impact of unresolved mysteries.