Books like The Playroom by Gloria Murphy
Twelve years after a humiliating sweet‑16 party, Victoria Louise has shed her former identity and returned to her family home near Boston with a single goal: to punish the high‑school students who ruined her reputation. Disguised with extensive plastic surgery and a new name, she orchestrates a ruthless plan that quickly turns deadly. One by one, members of the original clique vanish, trapped in the wine cellar of her newly remodeled playroom. Despite the involvement of former friend Rusty Erlich—who helps install secure doors and sound‑proofing—Victoria's manipulations stay ahead of the police and friends alike. Suspense grips as she fakes a home renovation while secretly building a macabre venue for her vengeance.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Gloria Murphy
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