Shailee Thompson's debut novel blends horror and romance

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Debut author Shailee Thompson's novel "How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates" blends horror and romance, centering on a cinephile navigating a deadly speed-dating event. The protagonist, Jamie Prescott, uses her knowledge of slasher films to survive when a speed-dating event turns violent. Thompson describes the book as a "killer love story," merging slasher tropes with rom-com elements. The novel's title is a playful nod to "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." Thompson, a former teacher, drew inspiration from social media and her own love for both film genres.


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