The playdate - Louise Millar

Sound designer Callie Roberts, a single mother, has come to rely on Suzy, her best friend and neighbour. Suzy has been good to Callie and Rae, her daughter; welcoming them into her large, apparently happy family. But Callie knows that Suzy's life is not as perfect as it seems. It's time she pulled away - and she needs to get back to work. So why does she keep putting off telling Suzy? And who will care for Rae? The houses in the anonymous city street hide families, each with their own secrets. Callie's increased sense of alienation leads her to try and befriend a new resident, Debs. But she's odd - you wouldn't trust her with your child - especially if you knew anything about her past...