Trad Wife

By: Saratoga Schaefer

Published by Crooked Lane Books, 2026-02-10

<b>A ‘traditional wife’ influencer allows a demonic creature to impregnate her in this unnerving horror novel, perfect for fans of <i>Nightbitch </i>and <i>Mary</i>, from the author of <i>Serial Killer Support Group.</i><br> <br><i>Every #tradwife needs a baby. She’ll get one at any cost.</i></b><br><br>When Camille Deming isn’t cooking, cleaning, or homesteading in her picture-perfect country farmhouse, she’s posting about her tradwife lifestyle for her online followers. She takes inspiration from other tradwives on social media, aspiring to be like them, but Camille’s missing a key component: a baby. And contrary to what she posts online, things with her husband Graham have been strained. Pressured by her eager followers, Camille fears that without a baby, her relationship will suffer and her social media will never grow out of its infancy.<br><br>When Camille discovers a mysterious, decrepit well in the wheatfield behind her house, she makes a wish for a baby. Afterwards, she has unsettling experiences that she convinces herself are angelic in nature, and when she’s visited one night by a strange creature, her wish comes true. <br><br>Camille’s pregnancy announcement gets more engagement than anything she’s ever posted—so what if Graham’s reaction is lukewarm? Camille’s life is finally falling into place. Never mind that her pregnancy is developing freakishly rapidly and she’s suddenly craving raw meat. Being a traditional wife is worth it.<br><br><i>Rosemary’s Baby </i>for the digital age, this disturbing horror novel is one you’ll want to devour in just one bite.