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The Boy From The Woods
Harlan Coben

The Boy From The Woods

Quick Answer

Read "The Boy From The Woods" as the 18th book in the Standalone Novels sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Kill And Tell" (Book 17)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 18th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<b>A man with a mysterious past must find a missing teenage girl in this shocking thriller from the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Run Away.</i></b><br> <br> <br> <br> Thirty years ago, Wilde was found as a boy living feral in the woods, with no memory of his past. Now an adult, he still doesn't know where he comes from, and another child has gone missing.<br> <br> <br> <br> No one seems to take Naomi Pine's disappearance seriously, not even her father--with one exception. Hester Crimstein, a television criminal attorney, knows through her grandson that Naomi was relentlessly bullied at school. Hester asks Wilde--with whom she shares a tragic connection--to use his unique skills to help find Naomi.<br> <br> <br> <br> Wilde can't ignore an outcast in trouble, but in order to find Naomi he must venture back into the community where he has never fit in, a place where the powerful are protected even when they harbor secrets that could destroy the lives of millions . . . secrets that Wilde must uncover before it's too late.
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The Boy From The Woods

Book #18 of 524 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Standalone Novels conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading The Boy From The Woods?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read The Boy From The Woods before Kill And Tell?

No. We recommend reading Kill And Tell first. The Boy From The Woods is the 18th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is The Boy From The Woods required reading for the Standalone Novels?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after The Boy From The Woods in the reading order?

The next recommended book after The Boy From The Woods is The Boy From The Woods (Book #18).