The Radleys are an ordinary family living in an English suburb. Peter and Helen are respectable parents; their teenage children Clara and Rowan are typical adolescents. But beneath the surface lies a dark secret: they are abstaining vampires. When Clara is attacked and her instincts take over, the family's carefully maintained façade begins to crumble. As secrets unravel and relatives arrive, the Radleys must confront who they really are — and what it means to live with their true nature.
A clever, satirical twist on the vampire genre, The Radleys is equal parts suburban comedy and supernatural drama. Matt Haig skewers middle-class respectability with wit and warmth — every family has its secrets; the Radleys' just happens to be blood.
Perfect for fans of dark humor with supernatural twists, and readers who loved Twilight but want something sharper and funnier. Pairs beautifully with Haig's The Humans to showcase his range from satire to philosophy.
A paperback (2010, Canongate Books) in Very Good condition.
