Common Decency

Set in the quiet streets of Oak Drive, this debut novel offers a witty and charming look at suburban life, exploring the surprises and tensions that lurk behind a seemingly perfect community. As residents rally to save a treasured oak tree from developers, repressed secrets and simmering resentments come to light, revealing the true complexity of neighborhood relationships. Blending dark comedy with sharp observations, Tom Allen's storytelling captures the humor and grit of everyday life in suburbia.