How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson
How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson is a funny, suspenseful and terrifying slasher rom-com that combines contemporary romance, horror, dark humor and mystery. The story follows Jamie Prescott, a movie-loving film student who attends a speed-dating event with her best friend, expecting awkward conversations and mediocre dates. Instead, a blackout turns the evening into a real-life slasher movie when one of Jamie's dates is brutally murdered and more bodies are discovered.
With her extensive knowledge of horror movies, Jamie knows the classic rules for surviving a slasher: don't split up, don't trust anyone and avoid becoming the Final Girl. As the survivors search for a way out, Jamie begins to suspect that the killer may have a specific plan involving one of the daters. At the same time, she finds herself caught in a dangerous love triangle, creating an unusual mix of romance, suspense, comedy and horror.
Key Themes
- Slasher horror
- Romantic comedy
- Horror romance
- Dark humor
- Speed dating
- Murder mystery
- Final Girl survival
- Love triangle
- Suspense and thriller
- Pop-culture references
- Contemporary romance
- Survival and danger
Why Read This Book?
How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates is ideal for readers who enjoy the combination of rom-coms and horror, particularly stories inspired by classic slasher movies. Its unusual premise places dating, romance and survival together in a locked-room murder scenario, while Jamie's film knowledge adds humor and self-aware horror elements.
About the Author
Shailee Thompson is a writer and educator based in Brisbane, Australia. How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates is her debut novel, featuring the type of smart, determined female characters she is known for writing.
Product Details
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Book Title: How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates
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Author: Shailee Thompson
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Language: English
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Format: Paperback
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Genre: Horror / Romance / Slasher / Contemporary Fiction
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Publisher: Gallery Books
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Publication Date: February 3, 2026
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ISBN-13: 9781668206713
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Pages: 368
The specifications above correspond to the 2026 Gallery Books English paperback edition. Other English and international editions have different ISBNs and pagination.
