Extracurricular - Book 1 of 3: Humorous Dark Comedy

Book 1: Extracurricular

by Josie Brown

Synopsis

NOTE TO READERS: As is the case with all episodic novel series

In the third and final installment of the Extracurricular episodic series:

It's your child's senior year.
A private prep school's reputation is at stake.
A math teacher refuses to grade his final exams on a curve.
Students have only one more shot at the SAT before college applications are due.
And a few desperate parents have much more money than brains.

Lavinia's death catalyzes a power play for control of  Ashbury Academy's trustee board. Daniel's covert actions, however, have Audrey questioning his vow to protect Lavinia's legacy at the school.

The arrests resulting in the FBI's investigation into Miranda's college admissions fraud bring tragedy to some of the families involved, and unexpected opportunities to others.

Can Ashbury Academy survive this scandal?

An even bigger question:

Will Audrey's marriage—and her family—fall apart after her long-held secret is finally revealed?

PRAISE FOR EXTRACURRICULAR - BOOK 1:

"Master storyteller of the competitively elite, Totlandia's  Josie Brown graduates from strollers and playgroups to the high stakes game of college admissions in this captivating tale of trickery, deceit, and unrequited love. Told across three episodic novels, in Book 1, meet the movers, the shakers, and the dirty-deal makers that, together, establish a page-turning premise to carry us forward: It's the tiny twists of fate that change us. A++ for Extracurricular!" 
—Julie Valerie, author of Holly Banks Full of Angst

“Josie Brown brings it, in this ripped-from-the-headlines romp of a novel set in the world of academia and its shadow world – extracurricular activities that may not be legal. It has romance and intrigue, and a pace that doesn't let up. Highly entertaining. Sure to delight Brown's legions of fans.” 

— Eileen Goudge, New York Times bestselling author of Garden of Lies

"Delicious, hilarious, and addictive, Extracurricular has all the hallmarks of a classic Josie Brown book: fleshed-out, juicy characters, a to-die-for plot, and a ripped-from-the-headlines premise. I absolutely loved it and must read the entire series!" 
— Samantha M. Bailey, author, Woman on the Edge

"Sharp, smart, and sexy, Brown's timely new series about the cut-throat world of college admissions is a must-read. As always, Brown's cast of characters are a delicious mix of sweethearts, scoundrels and the just plain morally corrupt. Immensely enjoyable." 
— Meredith Schorr, author of The Boyfriend Swap

“Josie Brown has a new trail of secrets, lies, and parents behaving badly—and you're gonna love it. Satire at its best and ripped from the headlines, Extracurricular delivers the perfect summer read on just how far some people will go, no matter the cost, to get exactly what they want.”  
— Jen Tucker, author, The Day I Wore My Panties Inside Out, and Chick Lit Central columnist

"Josie Brown hits it out of the ballpark with this timely tale of family, friends, love and the morally corrupt. As always, Ms. Brown's writing has you laughing out loud one minute and cringing the next at her characters' antics and comments. Filled with twist and turns and complicated emotions that lead to decisions that play pivotal moments in the characters' lives, this story will reach out and grab your attention from page one and not let go until the end. I now sit on tenterhooks awaiting the next release to find out who will be going down and who will be saved." 
—Gail Chianese, author, Love Runs Deep

“The characters were well-drawn, the storyline was great, and a few unexpected twists throughout made it a fun read.”  — Reading Mom.Me

Release date: June 28, 2019

Publisher: Signal Press

Print pages: 292