In the Lake of the Woods
by Tim O'Brien
2020-12-29 23:57:53
A politicianâs past war crimes are revealed in this psychologically haunting novel by the National Book Awardâwinning author of The Things They Carried. Vietnam veteran John Wade is running for senate when long-hidden secrets about his invo...
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A politicianâs past war crimes are revealed in this psychologically haunting novel by the National Book Awardâwinning author of The Things They Carried. Vietnam veteran John Wade is running for senate when long-hidden secrets about his involvement in wartime atrocities come to light. But the loss of his political fortunes is only the beginning of Johnâs downfall. A retreat with his wife, Kathy, to a lakeside cabin in northern Minnesota only exacerbates the tensions rising between them. Then, within days of their arrival, Kathy mysteriously vanishes into the watery wilderness. When a police search fails to locate her, suspicion falls on the disgraced politician with a violent past. But when John himself disappears, the questions mountâwith no answers in sight. In this contemplative thriller, acclaimed author Tim OâBrien examines Americaâs legacy of violence and warfare and its lasting impact both at home and abroad.
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