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by Harlan Coben
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires fans.
10 Best Books Like The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
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The best books like The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires are:
- 1Win by Harlan Coben0
- 2The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 3Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn4.2
- 4The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware4.0
- 5Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) by Thomas Harris4.5#1
- 6Perfect Strangers by J.T. Geissinger4.5
- 7Mystic River by Dennis Lehane4.1
- 8Faithful Place by Tana French4.3#3
- 9In the Woods by Tana French4.1#1
- 10Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross) by James Patterson4.5#1
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by Freida McFadden
4.22025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires fans.
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by Gillian Flynn
4.22018393 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a toxic and haunting tone that will resonate with The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires fans.
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by Ruth Ware
4.02016352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a anxious and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires fans.
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Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter)
Hannibal Lecter #1 (works standalone)by Thomas Harris
4.52008
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and cerebral tone that will resonate with The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires fans.
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by J.T. Geissinger
4.52019342 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a intense and escapist tone that will resonate with The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires fans.
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by Dennis Lehane
4.12016592 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a bleak and haunting tone that will resonate with The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires fans.
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Faithful Place
Dublin Murder Squad #3 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.32010416 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires fans.
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In the Woods
Dublin Murder Squad #1 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.12019560 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a haunting and melancholic tone that will resonate with The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires fans.
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Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross)
Alex Cross #1 (works standalone)by James Patterson
4.52024464 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Harlan Coben | 0 | — | — | Closest match |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Sharp Objects | Gillian Flynn | 4.2 | 2018 | 393 | Similar vibes |
| The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | 4.0 | 2016 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) | Thomas Harris | 4.5 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| Perfect Strangers | J.T. Geissinger | 4.5 | 2019 | 342 | Similar vibes |
| Mystic River | Dennis Lehane | 4.1 | 2016 | 592 | Similar vibes |
| Faithful Place | Tana French | 4.3 | 2010 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| In the Woods | Tana French | 4.1 | 2019 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross) | James Patterson | 4.5 | 2024 | 464 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires?
The most similar books to The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires are Win, The Tenant, Sharp Objects.
What should I read after The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires?
After finishing The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, readers most commonly pick up Win next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Grady Hendrix, such as My Best Friend's Exorcism.
Who writes books like Grady Hendrix?
Authors similar to Grady Hendrix include Gillian Flynn, Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
What genre is The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires?
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires is a Thriller novel by Grady Hendrix, published in 2020. It features elements of Southern Setting, Book Club, Vampire.
How long is The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires?
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires varies in length depending on edition.
Does The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires have romance/spice?
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires has a spice level of 2/5. This book has moderate romantic content.
About The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
When a charismatic stranger moves to their South Carolina neighborhood, the ladies of a book club realize he's a vampire preying on vulnerable children. Hendrix delivers feminist horror that celebrates the power of middle-aged women while critiquing Southern social dynamics and systemic racism. A horror novel that takes its female protagonists seriously while delivering vampire thrills, this story explores themes of community protection, social invisibility of older women, and the strength found in female solidarity when institutions fail to protect the vulnerable.