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Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
19 February 2026
A 'traditional wife' influencer allows a strange being to impregnate her in this unnerving horror novel, perfect for fans of My Best Friend's Exorcism and Head Full of Ghosts

'Absolutely unputdownable' The Mirror 'A Rosemary's Baby for our modern social media mindset' Clay McLeod Chapman 'Cements Schaefer as the new authority when it comes to horror' Maria Tureaud 'Timely, terrifying, and touched with humour, this book will chew you up and spit you out' C.J. Dotson

Every trad wife needs a baby. Camille will get one - no matter the cost.

Camille lives to embody the perfect traditional wife-cooking, cleaning, homesteading, and documenting it all for her followers. But without a baby, her image-and her following-feels incomplete. As Camille's husband begins to withdraw and his attention in her waning, Camille's desperation deepens.

When Camille discovers a crumbling well hidden in the wheat field behind her new house, she is drawn to it, despite its proximity to an intimidating local forest. Unsure of what else to do, she makes a wish.

Soon, she's haunted by vivid dreams she believes are divine. Then something visits her-something not quite angelic. Her belly swells unnaturally fast. Her cravings turn raw. And yet, her announcement goes viral.

But as Camille's influence grows, so does the horror inside her. The life she always wanted is finally within reach... if it doesn't consume her first.

Readers love Trad Wife-

'An incredibly timely horror story!' 'Unsettling and sharply clever' 'A dark and fascinating look into society and standards for women'
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Imprint:   Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 242mm,  Width: 164mm,  Spine: 30mm
Weight:   518g
ISBN:   9780857509413
ISBN 10:   0857509411
Pages:   320
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  ELT Advanced ,  Primary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Saratoga Schaefer has a background in marketing, content creation, film, and art and has been writing stories about murder for as long as they can remember. In addition to telling stories and acting as an alcohol-free ambassador, Saratoga climbs rocks, teaches yoga, and hikes mountains. Originally from Brooklyn, Saratoga now lives in upstate NY with an anxious dog and a very possessive cat.

Reviews for Trad Wife

Forget flipping through Baby 411, readers are going to need Baby 911 after meeting the newborn at the sweet, succulent heart of Saratoga Schaefer's surprisingly tender -- and stunningly stomach-turning -- new novel Trad Wife. A Rosemary's Baby for our modern social media mindset, no IG filter can rinse the blood-soaked body horror off your subconscious once you're done devouring this beaut of a book. -- Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Wake Up and Open Your Eyes Saratoga Schaefer's Trad Wife is a gory thrill ride! Imagine Rosemary's Baby, but she's doing it for the 'gram. -- Chelsea Conradt, USA Today Bestselling Author of The Farmhouse A breathless commentary that layers psychological terror and the lies we tell ourselves with the rot that is social media, Trad Wife is a masterpiece that cements Schaefer as the new authority when it comes to horror. -- Maria Tureaud, author of This House Will Feed Smart, stylish, and savage, Trad Wife is an insidious drop down a well you’ll never climb out of. -- Neena Viel, author of Listen to Your Sister Sinking your teeth into Saratoga Schaefer's Trad Wife will satisfy every craving you have for raw, visceral horror hidden behind a picture-perfect facade. Timely, terrifying, and touched with humor, this book will chew you up and spit you out and you'll love every second of it. -- C.J. Dotson, author of The Cut


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