THE SOUTHERN BOOK CLUB'S GUIDE TO SLAYING VAMPIRES

Narrator Dawn Ursula's soft voice and Southern accent welcome listeners to the sleepy suburb of Charleston, South Carolina, where nothing much goes "bump in the night." But then, Patricia Campbell, portrayed by Kimberly Gilbert, is attacked by her elderly neighbor, and carnivorous rats start attacking people. Patricia's life takes another dramatic turn when her family is befriended by smooth-talking James Harris, portrayed by Rayner Gabriel, nephew of the woman who attacked her earlier. Gilbert ratchets up Patricia's stress as she and her true-crime book club members search for a vampire serial killer. The talented cast adopts Southern accents for the host of characters. Bodacious sound effects and spooky music enhance both the terror and stomach-churning grossness. Listener, beware. M.B.K. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2025]