The Last Applicant

Hanover (The Similars) has written a riveting novel set in the high-stakes world of elite preschools. Audrey Singer is the admissions director at the prestigious Easton School in Manhattan. It is a position she loves. Desperate for a spot for their child, parents cater to her every desire as they vie for a place. The privilege her position affords is intoxicating, and along with her handsome husband, her life seems perfect. Though she doesn’t usually accept late applications, Audrey makes an exception when she receives an intriguing plea from Sarah Price. Before she knows it, the boundaries of her world begin to shift as Sarah quickly enmeshes herself in Audrey’s life, and the relationship goes from odd to ominous. Samara Naeymi and Rebecca Mozo provide tense narrations of Audrey and Sarah, two women who will do anything to achieve their goals. Even seasoned readers of psychological suspense may be surprised by the unexpected twist, which heartbreakingly reveals how far a parent might go to secure their child’s success.