In the turbulent shadows of 1970s Detroit, a city haunted by a string of unsolved child murders, lives collide in a dangerous dance of secrets and survival.

Hannah, trapped in a perfect suburban life, risks everything for a mysterious stranger whose past is as dark as the citys streets. Mikey, a street-smart hustler, is pulled into a chilling quest for justice that pushes him to the edge. And lurking in the shadows is the Babysittera terrifying, elusive killer whose brutal spree threatens to shatter their worlds forever.

Babysitter is a haunting and suspenseful journey into the price we pay when we chase forbidden desires and confront hidden evils. With unflinching insight into racism, corruption, and the darkness lurking beneath Americas surface, Joyce Carol Oates delivers a powerful, unforgettable novel that grips you until the final page.