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The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
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"A supernatural thriller set in South Carolina in the '90s about a women's book club that must protect its suburban community from a mysterious stranger who turns out to be a real monster"--
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"This funny and fresh take on a classic tale manages to comment on gender roles, racial disparities, and white privilege all while creeping me all the way out. So good." - Zakiya Dalila Harris, author of The Other Black Girl
Now in paperback, Steel Magnolias meets Dracula in this New York Times best-selling horror novel about a women's book club that must do battle with a mysterious newcomer to their small Southern town.
Bonus features:
- Reading group guide for book clubs
- Hand-drawn map of Mt. Pleasant
- Annotated true-crime reading list by Grady Hendrix
- And more!
Patricia Campbell's life has never felt smaller. Her husband is a workaholic, her teenage kids have their own lives, her senile mother-in-law needs constant care, and she's always a step behind on her endless to-do list. The only thing keeping her sane is her book club, a close-knit group of Charleston women united by their love of true crime. At these meetings, they're as likely to talk about the Manson family as they are about their own families.
One evening after book club, Patricia is viciously attacked by an elderly neighbor, bringing the neighbor's handsome nephew, James Harris, into her life. James is well traveled and well read, and he makes Patricia feel things she hasn't felt in years. But when children on the other side of town go missing, their deaths written off by local police, Patricia has reason to believe James Harris is more of a Bundy than a Brad Pitt. The real problem? James is a monster of a different kind—and Patricia has already invited him in.
Little by little, James will insinuate himself into Patricia's life and try to take everything she took for granted—including the book club—but she won't surrender without a fight in this blood-soaked tale of neighborly kindness gone wrong.
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The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix has received widespread acclaim for its unique blend of horror and social commentary. Critics have praised its humour, fresh approach to the vampire genre, and thoughtful examination of societal issues like gender roles and racial disparities. The novel has been described as a delightful and thrilling read, suitable for both horror aficionados and those interested in incisive social narratives, establishing itself as a standout in modern horror literature.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781683692515
Publisher: Quirk Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 May 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Quirk Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 150.0mm
Height: 226.0mm
Weight: 499g
Pages: 424
About the Author
Grady Hendrix is an award-winning andNew York Timesbest-selling novelist and screenwriter living in New York City. He is the author ofHorrorst r,My Best Friend's Exorcism(which is being adapted into a feature film by Amazon Studios),We Sold Our Souls,The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, andThe Final Girl Support Group. Grady also authored the Bram Stoker Award-winning nonfiction bookPaperbacks from HellandThese Fists Break Bricks How Kung Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the World.
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