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| Book Title | The Boy from the Woods |
| Series | Wilde |
| Genre | Mystery |
| Author | Harlan Coben |
| Publisher | Grand Central Publishing |
| Published | 2020 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | This hardback is in Very Good condition with light to moderate shelf wear from normal handling and storage. The cover remains bright and glossy with vivid colors and only light edge wear, faint surface rubbing, and minor corner bumping. The spine is straight and solid with minimal signs of reading, and the binding remains tight. The pages are clean, crisp, and complete with no writing, highlighting, water damage, loose pages, or unpleasant odors. Overall, this is a clean, attractive copy that displays well and would make an excellent reading or collection copy. |
| Condition | Good |
Thirty years ago, a six-year-old boy was discovered living alone in the woods with no memory of where he came from or who his family might be. The mysterious child, later known simply as Wilde, grew into an intelligent but emotionally guarded man who has spent his entire life searching for answers about his past while remaining an outsider to the society around him.
When a bullied teenage girl suddenly disappears, Wilde reluctantly agrees to help investigate after no one else seems willing to take her disappearance seriously. What begins as a missing-person case quickly spirals into a dangerous conspiracy involving powerful political figures, wealthy families, internet extremism, long-buried secrets, and shocking acts of violence. As Wilde follows the trail, he discovers that the missing girl is connected to a web of corruption reaching far beyond his small New Jersey community.
The investigation forces Wilde to confront painful truths about his own mysterious origins while racing to stop those willing to kill to protect their secrets. Along the way, he forms unlikely alliances and uncovers hidden connections between the past and present that challenge everything he believes about family, identity, and justice.
Filled with Harlan Coben’s trademark twists, emotionally compelling characters, and relentless pacing, The Boy from the Woods is a gripping thriller that blends mystery, suspense, and heartfelt drama into an unforgettable story of survival, belonging, and redemption.
EugeneBookStore Summary
Introducing one of Harlan Coben’s most intriguing new protagonists, The Boy from the Woods combines a compelling missing-person mystery with an emotionally rich character study. Wilde’s unusual background and quiet determination make him a refreshing hero, while Coben delivers the unexpected plot twists, fast-paced storytelling, and memorable characters that have made him one of the world’s bestselling suspense authors. Fans of David Baldacci, Linwood Barclay, Lisa Gardner, Michael Connelly, and Gregg Hurwitz will find this an outstanding modern thriller.
Collector Notes
The Boy from the Woods is the first novel featuring Wilde, introducing a memorable new protagonist whose mysterious past becomes central to the story. The novel launched what became known as the Wilde series and was followed by The Match. First printings and matching editions remain popular with collectors of Harlan Coben’s works and readers looking to assemble the complete Wilde series.
