The Board

Name: The Board
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: Katy Farber
ISBN: 9798212232296

Author: Katy Farber

Narrator: Andi Arndt

Unabridged: 8 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Published: 11/08/2025

Categories: Fiction, Suspense & Thriller, Psychological, Small Town & Rural

Synopsis

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, who suffers from anxiety, struggles to adapt at a school run like an army barracks.When Liv discovers that a former teacher 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 mind. 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?

About Katy Farber

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

About Andi Arndt

Andi Arndt is a professional voice actor, the winner of a 2017 Audie Award for Best Romance, and winner of two Earphones Awards.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Linzie (suspenseisthrillingme) on September 25, 2025

A deft mix of dark academia and mystery, The Board was both addictive and a quick, easy read. From the flawed, relatable protagonist and her amateur sleuthing to her motley crew of friends, I was pulled into this tale of dark secrets and even darker villains. With an us-versus-them feel in a small N......more

Goodreads review by Nursebookie on July 06, 2025

From the very first chapter of The Board, I found myself completely immersed in the emotional intensity and quiet suspense that author Katy Farber weaves with such skill. Liv's story felt incredibly real—her desperation for a fresh start, her fierce love for her daughter, and her growing sense of un......more

Goodreads review by Jamele (BookswithJams) on September 14, 2025

This was a quick read and I was vested enough to finish. Otherwise this was a situation where I did not care for the main character, she was incredibly frustrating and made horrible decisions, but I wanted to know how it would all wrap up. Thank you to Blackstone Publishing and Bibliolifestyle #part......more

Goodreads review by Delaney on August 16, 2025

This book was concise and quick, but left me with questions. It just kinda dove right in to present storyline, and left me with questions about how we got here and it was never really answered. It very much felt like we skipped 50 pages of world building. Which, for a thriller especially a more dome......more

Goodreads review by Heather on September 05, 2025

The Board by Katy Farber was a quick and engaging read that kept me questioning everything until the end. The pacing is tight, making it easy to fly through in just a couple of sittings, and I appreciated how the story stayed mysterious enough to keep me turning pages. I enjoyed the unsettling atmos......more

Quotes

“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 for a mother determined to defend her child against a corrupt school system make The Board a must-read! Former teacher Katy Farber has the inside scoop and isn’t holding back. You will cheer for Olivia Wilcox all the way to the crazy end!” Sarah Strohmeyer, bestselling author of Do I Know You?

“The novel is filled with believable, well-developed characters and picturesque descriptions of the small-town setting, while the plot twists will keep readers interested. Farber’s intriguing read about a single mother taking on a corrupt school board has a movie-worthy plot.” Library Journal

“Farber nicely captures Liv’s mounting anxiety and makes her amateur investigation feel high-stakes. It’s a sharp exploration of parental unease.” Publishers Weekly

“Vermonters are no strangers to small-town power politics, and it’s easy to root for the single mom in this scenario.” Seven Days

“The Board flows along with tight writing, believable characters, and plenty of conflicts to hold readers spellbound to a final revealing ending. The Board is a first-class thriller for anyone who wants to add a new author to their reading list.” Midwest Book Review

Awards

Burlington Free Press Pick