The Stranger In The Woods

In **The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel**, a true crime–tinged work of narrative non-fiction, readers are drawn into the strangely compelling life of Christopher Knight, a young man who walked into the Maine wilderness in 1986 and didn’t speak to another person for nearly thirty years.

Finkel pieces together Knight’s days and nights in near-total solitude: the practical problem-solving, the brutal winters, and the careful raids on holiday cabins for food, fuel and books. Those quiet break-ins unsettled a small community, building a local legend that grew wilder with every unanswered question. When Knight is finally discovered, the story turns to what it means to re-enter society after choosing to step away for so long.

Perfect for readers who love **survival stories**, **true crime**, **psychology**, and books about **solitude and identity**.

Add it to your basket if you’re curious about the limits—and the cost—of living life on your own terms.