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The Hawthorne School

By: Sylvie Perry
Narrated by: Nan McNamara
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Claudia Morgan is overwhelmed. She's a single parent trying the best that she can, but her four-year-old son, Henry, is a handful - for her and for his preschool. When Claudia hears about a school with an atypical teaching style near her Chicagoland home, she has to visit.

The Hawthorne School is beautiful and has everything she dreams of for Henry: time to play outside, music, and art. The head of the school, Zelma, will even let Claudia volunteer to cover the cost of tuition. The school is good for Henry: His behavioral problems disappear, and he comes home subdued instead of rageful. But there's something a bit off about the school, its cold halls, and its enigmatic headmistress.

When Henry brings home stories of ceremonies in the woods and odd rules, Claudia's instincts tell her that something isn't quite right, and she begins to realize she's caught in a web of manipulations and power.

This exploration of what a mother will do for her child is guided by the author's work with narcissistic manipulation and addictive power dynamics in her role as a psychotherapist.

©2021 Sylvie Perry (P)2021 Dreamscape Media, LLC
Domestic Thrillers Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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Good plot, predictable at times.
Some interesting twist and turns.
Was an easy listen. Would recommend.

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So well written! Brilliant book / great narration, loved everything! Was so realistic in how brainwashing, coercion and mind manipulation happens! Sobering! Highly recommend!

Epic book

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