In the waning days of the 1970s, in the wake of unsolved killings that have shocked Detroit, the lives of several residents are drawn together with tragic consequences. There is Hannah, wife of a prominent local businessman, who has begun an affair with a darkly charismatic stranger ; Mikey, a canny street hustler ; and the serial killer known as Babysitter, an enigmatic figure at the edge of elite Detroit.
As Babysitter continues his rampage of killings, their lives intersect in startling and unexpected ways. Powerful, riveting and completely unforgettable, Babysitter is a thrilling work of contemporary fiction that exposes the darkest sides of human desire, and asks : how far will you go to protect who you love ?
In the waning days of the 1970s, in the wake of unsolved killings that have shocked Detroit, the lives of several residents are drawn together with tragic consequences. There is Hannah, wife of a prominent local businessman, who has begun an affair with a darkly charismatic stranger ; Mikey, a canny street hustler ; and the serial killer known as Babysitter, an enigmatic figure at the edge of elite Detroit.
As Babysitter continues his rampage of killings, their lives intersect in startling and unexpected ways. Powerful, riveting and completely unforgettable, Babysitter is a thrilling work of contemporary fiction that exposes the darkest sides of human desire, and asks : how far will you go to protect who you love ?
