James Harris , a charismatic newcomer who avoids daylight, has no bank account, and is eventually revealed to be a vampire.

Grady Hendrix's is a horror-comedy set in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, during the 1990s . Described as " Steel Magnolias meets Dracula ," the novel explores suburban domesticity, systemic racism, and misogyny through the lens of a supernatural thriller. Guide Overview

The vampire preys on those the community deems "disposable," highlighting racial and socioeconomic disparities.

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Patricia's life is defined by caretaking for her workaholic husband, teenage children, and senile mother-in-law. When local children—primarily from the marginalized Black community of Six Mile—start disappearing, the police and local men dismiss Patricia's concerns as the "hysteria" of a bored housewife.

The husbands' refusal to believe their wives creates a barrier that allows the vampire to thrive.