The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires

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In this Southern-flavored supernatural thriller set in the '90s, a women's book club must protect their suburban community from a mysterious and charming stranger who turns out to be a true monster. Patricia Campbell feels her life shrinking; her busy husband neglects her, her children are preoccupied with their own lives, and her senile mother-in-law requires constant attention. The only bright spot is her book club, a tight-knit group of Charleston women who bond over true crime and fiction, discussing everything from the Manson family to marriage and gossip. This routine is disrupted when Patricia meets James Harris, a handsome newcomer who moves in to care for his elderly aunt and joins the club. He captivates Patricia, stirring feelings she hasn't experienced in decades. However, his peculiarities raise red flags: he lacks a bank account, avoids daylight, and her mother-in-law claims to know him from her youth—impossible, given his age. As local children begin to vanish, Patricia and her fellow club members suspect that James is more dangerous than he appears. But their fears are dismissed by outsiders. Have they become too engrossed in their true crime tales, or have they unwittingly welcomed a real monster into their lives?