“A compulsive domestic thriller that is as dark as it is dangerous.” firstCLUE
Description
Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth, Plays Well with Others is a delicious domestic thriller that explores neighborhood secrets, dangerous friendships, and truths too dark to be acknowledged … even to ourselves.
One year after her ex–best friend posted their private correspondence on social media, good girl Jake Nolan is still reeling. Thanks to Shelby’s betrayal, Jake lost her job, her house, and her husband, not to mention a cherished friendship that turned out to be built on deceit. Circle Shelby; cross out Jake.
But enough is enough, and after moving into a bungalow on idyllic Sweetwater Lane, Jake decides to retaliate by doing some crossing out of her own. When her brand-new friend and neighbor Mabel admits to also having an enemy, they decide to join forces. Why not, since they’re both itching for revenge?
Only they’re not the only ones. It seems that everyone on Sweetwater Lane is nursing a grudge or two, and although most of the grievances are trivial, a few sprout fangs. While Jake and Mabel’s revenge game begins as a series of giddy pranks, the stakes become deadly when uninvited participants join the fun.
Praise
“A compulsive domestic thriller that is as dark as it is dangerous.” firstCLUE
“Twisty and absorbing. The flawed but charming character at the center of Plays Well with Others is what makes it so compelling.” Karin Slaughter, New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author
“Oh, what fun! Lauren Myracle takes the domestic thriller to a riotous new level with Plays Well with Others. This page-turning revenge romp is stuffed with dark humor, twists, and sharply drawn characters that will have you reading and eating cookies way past your bedtime.” Julia Heaberlin, internationally bestselling author of Night Will Find You
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Release Date | June 10, 2025 |
| Release Date Machine | 1749513600 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Literature & Fiction, Women's Fiction, Genre Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Suspense, Psychological, Domestic Thrillers |
Author Bio
Lauren Myracle is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and three cats, who may or may not be plotting to frame her for their next act of mischief.
Narrator Bio
Kathleen Early, a five-time winner of the Earphones Award for audiobook narration, is also a television, film, and stage actress. She studied at the University of Oklahoma, the Oxford School of Drama, and the Actors Theatre of Louisville before moving to New York City, where she understudied on Broadway and toured nationally. Her television credits include recurring roles on Miami Medical and Grey’s Anatomy.
Overview
Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth, Plays Well with Others is a delicious domestic thriller that explores neighborhood secrets, dangerous friendships, and truths too dark to be acknowledged … even to ourselves.
One year after her ex–best friend posted their private correspondence on social media, good girl Jake Nolan is still reeling. Thanks to Shelby’s betrayal, Jake lost her job, her house, and her husband, not to mention a cherished friendship that turned out to be built on deceit. Circle Shelby; cross out Jake.
But enough is enough, and after moving into a bungalow on idyllic Sweetwater Lane, Jake decides to retaliate by doing some crossing out of her own. When her brand-new friend and neighbor Mabel admits to also having an enemy, they decide to join forces. Why not, since they’re both itching for revenge?
Only they’re not the only ones. It seems that everyone on Sweetwater Lane is nursing a grudge or two, and although most of the grievances are trivial, a few sprout fangs. While Jake and Mabel’s revenge game begins as a series of giddy pranks, the stakes become deadly when uninvited participants join the fun.