Daphne by Josh Malerman

Title: Daphne

Author: Josh Malerman

Genre: Horror

Published: Penguin Random House on 9/20/22

I received a copy through NetGalley.

The last thing Kit and the rest of her basketball teammates expected after hearing a spooky story about a local urban legend is that it is true. If you think about Daphne then she comes from beyond the grave to kill you.

This book is a great mix of coming of age, supernatural, and serial killer novel. It captures the feeling of dread and anxiety that the characters would be feeling with such a formidable opponent. And Daphne is definitely and unforgettable antagonist at seven feet tall with murderous tendencies, not to mention how do you kill she who is already dead. Since so much of the novel is the anticipation of attack, those sections got a little repetitive. However, there were great kills, and the backstory for Daphne was wonderfully heinous. This fast paced take on a serial killer novel is one to check out this spooky season.

My Rating: 4 stars out of 5

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