Book summary & analysis of The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

This is a concise summary and analysis of The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires, by Grady Hendrix. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grady Hendrix. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview. Set in the early 1990s in suburban South Carolina, the story follows Patricia Campbell, a bored housewife whose only escape is her women’s book club. When her quiet neighborhood is disrupted by the arrival of a charming newcomer, unsettling events—disappearances, horrifying attacks, and strange behavior among local children—begin to unfold. As Patricia’s suspicions grow, she brings together her fellow club members to confront an ancient evil hiding in plain sight. This atmospheric horror novel blends cozy‐life drama, sharp social critique, and genuinely terrifying supernatural thrills.