Super Short Summary

In the thriller In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O'Brien, John Wade and his wife Kathy retreat to an isolated cabin after John loses a Senate primary in Minnesota and his involvement in Vietnam War crimes is revealed. Kathy disappears shortly after their arrival, prompting a third-person narrator to explore multiple perspectives and hypotheses to solve the mystery of her disappearance. The book delves into themes of love, the psychological toll of war, and human nature. The book explores psychological trauma and war crimes during the Vietnam War.