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The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires follows Patricia Campbell and her book‑club friends in 1990s Charleston as they confront a deadly secret in their town. When Patricia is attacked by a neighbor, she meets James Harris, a charismatic yet dangerous man. As children begin to disappear, the club must uncover the truth behind the killings and the monster threatening their community.
Set amid Southern charm and true‑crime obsession, the novel blends humor, horror, and thriller elements, keeping readers on edge as familiar faces become suspects and the stakes grow higher.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Grady Hendrix
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