“Both an irresistible locked-room thriller and an upstairs-downstairs drama of parents, teachers, and the children that anchor their orbit, The Chaperones is a deftly plotted delight. Meyerson ratchets up the tension with expert precision and makes astounding use of the Channel Islands setting. The result is so unsettling you’ll wish you still had a night-light like the young students enrolled at the prestigious Chester School. Fans of Lucy Foley: Get ready to meet your new favorite author!” —Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters and Saltwater

“Perfectly plotted and artfully paced, The Chaperones is a master class in ratcheting up suspense and tension, page by page. Meyerson delivers a rich ensemble cast of characters interwoven with juicy drama, personal vendettas, and complicated histories, a tinderbox ready to ignite. A satisfying thrill of a read!” —Sophie Stava, author of GMA Book Club pick and forthcoming Hulu series Count My Lies

“Amy Meyerson once again proves herself a masterful thriller writer with this atmospheric locked-room mystery set amid the wild beauty of California’s Channel Islands. The national park setting feels fresh, pairing rugged isolation with a fascinating glimpse into the ranger community. Meyerson juggles an impressive ensemble cast, using their tangled relationships to deliver sharp observations about modern parenthood and the competitiveness simmering beneath affluent school communities. With razor-sharp pacing and escalating suspense, the novel builds to a final twist I never saw coming.” —Stephanie Wrobel, internationally bestselling author of The Hitchcock Hotel