A review by sfbookgirl
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a fun one and a perfect Halloweeeeen read. Part of me wishes I had saved it to read for spooky season, but maybe I’ll refer back to it when October rolls around. The book is about stay-at-home mom Patricia Campbell who spontaneously joins a book club that exclusively reads mysteries and thrillers. When several children on the other side of town go missing, Patricia puts her detective cap on and uses her knowledge from her thriller reads to solve the case. And what is with her next-door neighbor James Harris?…His white van gives off very creepy vibes. 
 
This horror novel, although also quite comedic, took me a hundred or so pages to get into. But once I was more familiar with the character’s names and neighborhood antics, I couldn’t stop turning pages. Because the clues are given to the reader at the beginning of the story, the book is more of an “I’m just along for the ride” experience. And while there is quite a bit of gore, I didn’t find the book to be incredibly scary. If you are looking for books to read this Halloween (I know, it’s a little early), then consider adding this one to your list.
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