Trad Wife - Hardcover – The Tale Trade

Trad Wife - Hardcover

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by Saratoga Schaefer (Author)

A "traditional wife" influencer allows a demonic creature to impregnate her in this unnerving horror novel, perfect for fans of Nightbitch and Mary, from the author of Serial Killer Support Group.

Every #tradwife needs a baby. She'll get one at any cost.

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.

When Camille discovers a mysterious, decrepit well in the wheatfield behind her house, she makes a wish for a baby. Afterward, 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.

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.

Rosemary's Baby for the digital age, this disturbing horror novel is one you'll want to devour in just one bite.

Author Biography

Saratoga Schaefer (they/them) has a background in marketing, PR, film, and wellness. Their cunningly dark debut, Serial Killer Support Group, was a "Best Pick of the Month" by Barnes & Noble and Amazon and was named one of 2025's biggest thrillers by Goodreads. Originally from Brooklyn, Saratoga now lives upstate with several needy animals and a haunted clown table.

Number of Pages: 320

Dimensions: 1.3 x 8.3 x 5.8 IN

Publication Date: February 10, 2026