The New Sitter by Jack Dane
Release: May 30, 2025
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Back Alley Press
Source: Amazon
Find it at: Amazon , GoodReads
The last time she babysat, something terrible happened. This time, things will be different…
I try not to think about what I’ve done very often. Sometimes I get flashbacks, but I push them away. Better to just try and move past it.
That’s why I jump at the opportunity to babysit for Adam Gibson, the handsome heir to a substantial family fortune. It’s a second chance, a new beginning.
But just days into my new position, I receive a text. A text that reveals my past isn’t quite as buried as I’d hoped. If I don’t pay up, the world will know my secret.
I can’t lose this job. In fact, I’d do just about anything not to.
The blackmailer might think they know me. They don’t.
They don’t know how far I’ll go to keep the truth from coming out…
Fans of Freida McFadden, Kiersten Modglin, and Daniel Hurst will love this unbelievably twisty thriller that will have you glued to the pages far past bedtime.
About the Author:
Jack Dane is the author of twisted psychological thrillers, many of which are set in New York City, where he lives. When not writing, Jack enjoys getting lost in the Park, going to jazz clubs, and people watching for new ideas.
The New Sitter Review:
When I first picked up The New Sitter by Jack Dane, I expected it to be a fairly straightforward thriller. In fact, even halfway through, I was convinced I had figured out exactly where the story was going and who the obvious culprit would be. But to my surprise, the second half completely overturned my expectations. The plot took several sharp twists, especially leading into the climax, and that unpredictability made me enjoy the book far more than I initially thought I would.
The story follows Faith, a young woman who lands a babysitting job caring for two children, April and Olive, under Adam’s supervision. At first, everything seems ideal: good pay, an escape from her shady ex-boss Grady, and a sense of stability. But soon, Faith finds herself the target of mysterious blackmail tied to her past. The tension builds steadily, and what begins as a seemingly simple job spirals into a dark and dangerous situation.
For me, the turning point was when Faith realizes she is being followed in public. From that moment, the suspense kicks into high gear, and the pacing becomes relentless. Dane does an excellent job of pulling the rug out from under the reader just when you feel secure in your assumptions.
One of the book’s strengths is its brevity—it’s a quick, tightly written thriller that you can easily finish in a single sitting. While the first half felt a bit predictable, the payoff in the latter chapters more than made up for it.
Overall, The New Sitter is an engaging, fast-paced read with enough twists to keep you hooked until the end. I look forward to exploring more of Jack Dane’s work.
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