The Board

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Pub Date Sep 09 2025 | Archive Date Sep 23 2025

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Description

Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, The Board is one mother’s attempt to uncover the dark secrets that pervade her small, New England town. Has she uncovered a criminal enterprise run by members of the school board? Or is it all in her head?


So much for fresh starts. When single mom Liv and her third-grade daughter move to a small New Hampshire town from Boston after a messy divorce and an even messier job loss, they soon find themselves dealing with major culture shock. Within days, Liv is on the “problem” list of the man who acts both as principal and superintendent in her district, and he shuts down her concerns at a school board meeting. Liv’s daughter suffers from anxiety but the school is run like an army barracks.


When Liv discovers that former teacher Lydia Brown was bullied, intimidated, and forced to resign by the board, she begins a quest to uncover what’s really happening at the school. But as she comes into conflict with her ex-husband and the law, she begins to wonder if all of her suspicions are only in her head. Is she only imagining things? Or will she be able to reveal the dark truth about unchecked power in this small town—before more people disappear?



Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, The Board is one mother’s attempt to uncover the dark secrets that pervade her small, New England town. Has she uncovered a criminal enterprise run by members of...


A Note From the Publisher

Katy Farber is an author, former public school teacher, and assistant professor of education. Katy has authored or coauthored four books about education, a picture book called Salamander Sky, and a middle-grade novel called The Order of the Trees. The Board is her debut adult novel.

Katy Farber is an author, former public school teacher, and assistant professor of education. Katy has authored or coauthored four books about education, a picture book called Salamander Sky, and a...


Advance Praise

“Katy Farber writes with verve about the Machiavellian politics of small towns, and the dark secrets they hide. Clever and propulsive, this taut mystery will keep you turning pages until the end.”

Thomas Christopher Greene, bestselling author of The Headmaster’s Wife


“Small-town secrets and danger at every turn…A must-read!…You will cheer for Olivia Wilcox all the way to the crazy end!”

Sarah Strohmeyer, bestselling author of Do I Know You?

“Katy Farber writes with verve about the Machiavellian politics of small towns, and the dark secrets they hide. Clever and propulsive, this taut mystery will keep you turning pages until the end.”

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ISBN 9798228016880
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