The School Run
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- £9.99
Publisher Description
How far would you go to protect your children?
For parents living in the beautiful coastal town of Pacific Pines, all their hopes and dreams are pinned on the outcome of the annual Gala Day hosted by St Ignatius Boys' School. To be accepted into the prestigious institution, their sons must battle it out, facing rigorous rounds of physical and mental tests. Their parents will stop at nothing to ensure their sons succeed.
But after one boy is struck down in a hit and run, the scandals, secrets and lies that entangle three mothers threaten to unravel their seemingly perfect lives . . .
How far will the women go to, not just to save their families - but also their reputations?
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APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
What begins as a competition among three mothers over private-school spots for their boys soon devolves into a frenzy of backbiting, devious manoeuvres and hidden agendas. But there’s more to The School Run than standard parental competition—a boy, whose identity is unknown to us at first, has been the victim of a hit-and-run, and anyone could be to blame. Journalist Ali Lowe populates this gripping thriller with engrossing yet spiteful characters, leaving you wondering which frenemy to barrack for: devoted mum-of-twins Estella, cake-maker Bec or new-in-town widow Kaya? The drama and tension build as the story unfolds, especially since all three women have hidden pasts that threaten to spill out into the present. Narrator Stephanie Tobin brings her usual expertise, balancing multiple perspectives, well-observed banter and—as the action amps up in the second half of this compelling novel—a busload of twists.
