The Playdate List: a Gripping Psychological Thriller of Suburban Secrets and Dark Memories

The children know which houses are safe. They also know why yours isn’t.In the prestigious enclave of Oak Creek, safety is a commodity you can buy. With the new Science Wing funded by a local billionaire and a Principal who follows every protocol, parents sleep soundly. But while the adults sip wine and compare renovations, the children are quietly keeping score.They have a list.It classifies every home on the block.Safe. Sometimes. Never Go.One mother is about to find out she’s on the wrong side of the list.Jess Monroe is fighting hard to leave her mistakes behind and provide a stable life for her daughter, Ava. But when she stumbles upon the children’s secret notebook, her fragile peace shatters. Ava hasn’t just marked their home as unsafe—she has flagged Jess as a threat.Desperate to understand why her own child fears her, Jess dives into a mystery that unravels the dark underbelly of their perfect suburb. She uncovers a conspiracy of silence where reputation matters more than protection, and where the most dangerous monsters are the ones who donate to the school board.Plagued by fragmented memories of a night she can’t recall, Jess races to find the truth before the “Never Go” warnings turn into a tragedy.Perfect for fans of high-stakes domestic suspense, The Playdate List explores the terrifying gap between the stories we tell ourselves and the truths our children see.Why readers are hooked:✓ A unique, chilling premise rooted in childhood fears.✓ A complex, flawed heroine fighting for redemption.✓ A twisty, fast-paced plot with a deeply emotional core.✓ An atmospheric setting where luxury hides corruption.