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?

Make sure you don’t miss the latest scandal. Everyone is reading Ali Lowe…

‘Ali Lowe is swiftly moving into the footprints of Liane Moriarty’ The Australian

‘Sharp, clever and compelling’ Sarah Pearse, bestselling author of The Sanatorium

‘Deliciously dark and completely enthralling’ Nicola Moriarty

‘Utterly gripping’ Heat

‘Darkly funny . . . I raced to the last page’ B.M. Carroll

‘A murder mystery that had me gripped til the end’ Helen Cooper

Author Biography

Ali Lowe has been a journalist for 20 years. She has written for bridal magazines, parenting titles, websites and newspapers in London and then Australia, after she moved to Sydney fourteen years ago on a trip that was meant to last a year. She was Features Editor at OK! in London, where she memorably stalked celebrities in Elton John’s garden at his annual White Tie and Tiara ball.

Ali lives on the northern beaches of Sydney with her husband and three young children.

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