The School Run

In **The School Run** by **Ali Lowe**, a sunlit coastal town hides a darker edge as ambitious families circle St Ignatius Boys’ School and its all-important Gala Day. This is a razor-sharp piece of **domestic suspense** with plenty of **school-gate drama**, set against an Australian beachside backdrop where status is its own kind of currency.

In Pacific Pines, three mothers are determined to secure their sons’ place at the prestigious school, even as the boys face punishing physical and mental trials. Then a hit-and-run shatters the community’s polished surface, and old secrets start slipping through the cracks. As rumours spread, loyalties shift and each family’s carefully managed image becomes a liability.

Perfect for readers who love **psychological thrillers** about motherhood, privilege and reputations—especially fans of Liane Moriarty-style tension with a darker bite.

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