The Last Applicant

A Novel

by Rebecca Hanover

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Pub Date Oct 24 2023 | Archive Date Nov 07 2023

Lake Union Publishing

General Fiction (Adult) | Women's Fiction

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Description

From award-winning author Rebecca Hanover comes an emotional thrill ride about two women whose lives take a dangerous turn in the high-stakes arena of private school admissions.

Audrey Singer revels in her position as the admissions director of an exclusive Manhattan private school. Parents cater to her whims and desires, desperate to give their children an edge. Audrey’s power is undeniable; privilege comes with the territory. Her perfect marriage completes the glossy picture of her life.

Until the arrival of the neurotic, vulnerable Sarah Price. Determined to get her son into the city’s most coveted kindergarten class, Sarah inserts herself into Audrey’s world, testing boundaries at every turn. For Sarah, everything Audrey has is a potential target: her job, her friends…even her marriage.

But what seems to be another ploy by an overachieving mother takes a dark and ominous turn. Sarah seems to be hiding secrets of her own. Are her designs on Audrey’s life purely about getting what she wants for her son?

Or is there something more sinister at play in this cutthroat game?

From award-winning author Rebecca Hanover comes an emotional thrill ride about two women whose lives take a dangerous turn in the high-stakes arena of private school admissions.

Audrey Singer revels...

A Note From the Publisher

Rebecca Hanover is the New York Times bestselling author of the young adult series the Similars. After graduating from Stanford University with a BA in English and drama, Rebecca joined the writing team of the CBS daytime drama Guiding Light, where she earned an Emmy Award. She now writes novels full time from her home in San Francisco, where she enjoys matcha lattes and a complete lack of seasons. The Last Applicant is her adult debut. When she isn’t writing, she can be found in a yoga class or reading anything Dav Pilkey with her husband and three kiddos.

Advance Praise

Praise for Rebecca Hanover

“A fast-paced thriller about identity and love.” —Publishers Weekly

“Episodic and fast moving with plenty of twists and one very big turn that will delight mystery readers.” —Booklist

“An engaging ride…the novel calls attention to larger questions of identity, selfhood, and what it means to be human.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Fascinating. I was captivated.” —Francine Pascal, bestselling author of the Sweet Valley High and Fearless series

“As immersive and fast paced as it is shrewd, compelling, and heartbreaking.” —Ray Kurzweil, inventor, futurist, and New York Times bestselling author

“A page-turner that more than delivers on its premise.” —Allison Raskin, New York Times bestselling author of I Hate Everyone but You

Praise for Rebecca Hanover

“A fast-paced thriller about identity and love.” —Publishers Weekly

“Episodic and fast moving with plenty of twists and one very big turn that will delight mystery readers.” —...