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The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

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... women confronting supernatural evil in a close-knit community?

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

If you loved watching Patricia and her book club take on a vampire in their Southern neighborhood, you'll be captivated by Mexican Gothic. Noemí, a socialite with grit, must face the chilling secrets of a remote manor—and the monstrous forces within. Like Patricia, Noemí is underestimated by those around her, but her determination and courage make for a thrilling, empowering read.

... ordinary people thrust into extraordinary, perilous situations?

Final Girls by Riley Sager

If you enjoyed following Patricia as she rallied her book club to confront a lurking evil, you'll be gripped by Final Girls. Here, Quincy is thrown into a terrifying ordeal and forced to rely on her wits and resilience. Both stories center on everyday women facing shocking, dangerous circumstances—and what happens when they're pushed to their limits.

... moral ambiguity in the face of horror?

The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay

If you were drawn to the gray areas in Patricia's choices—her willingness to break the rules and blur ethical lines to fight back—The Cabin at the End of the World will keep you riveted. Tremblay's characters are pushed to make impossible decisions, never sure what's right or wrong, in a tense story where every action has consequences.

... horror lurking beneath the surface of suburban life?

The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin

If you appreciated how the Southern book club's tranquil neighborhood hid something monstrous, you’ll be fascinated by The Stepford Wives. Joanna Eberhart moves to a seemingly perfect suburb, only to discover that something is deeply, terrifyingly wrong. Both books masterfully blend domestic settings with chilling horror.

... unexpected, darkly comic moments in horror?

My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

If Patricia's sardonic observations and the book's ability to mix humor with horror were highlights for you, My Best Friend's Exorcism delivers the same wickedly funny tone. Abby and Gretchen’s friendship is tested by demonic forces, but their banter and the wild 1980s references bring levity to the darkness, much like the wry humor in Patricia’s book club meetings.

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