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The Final Final Girl
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Expected 15 Sep 26300 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication September 15, 2026
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About the author
James Kaine
14 books353 followersJames Kaine is a bestselling author, publisher and filmmaker born and raised in Trenton, NJ. An active pro member of the Horror Writer’s Association, he brings readers visceral, haunting tales of terror.
Ted Tally, Academy Award-winning screenwriter of The Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon, called his book My Pet Werewolf "Twisty. Spooky. Shocking." and "Unputdownable."
BookLife by Publishers Weekly proclaimed his novel, The Dead Children’s Playground, “will chill readers to the bone.” The book, the first in his American Horrors anthology series, has been a #1 bestseller in U.S. Horror on Amazon and was the winner of the 2025 Books of Horror Indie Brawl. His works are being translated into multiple languages, bringing James’s cinematic style of scary storytelling to a global audience.
He resides in Hamilton, NJ with his wife, Jessica, their two children and an energetic Boston Terrier. When he isn’t writing he loves to read, travel, cook, watch movies and learn new skills.
For bookings, media inquiries and any other requests, send an email to james@jameskaine.com.
Ted Tally, Academy Award-winning screenwriter of The Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon, called his book My Pet Werewolf "Twisty. Spooky. Shocking." and "Unputdownable."
BookLife by Publishers Weekly proclaimed his novel, The Dead Children’s Playground, “will chill readers to the bone.” The book, the first in his American Horrors anthology series, has been a #1 bestseller in U.S. Horror on Amazon and was the winner of the 2025 Books of Horror Indie Brawl. His works are being translated into multiple languages, bringing James’s cinematic style of scary storytelling to a global audience.
He resides in Hamilton, NJ with his wife, Jessica, their two children and an energetic Boston Terrier. When he isn’t writing he loves to read, travel, cook, watch movies and learn new skills.
For bookings, media inquiries and any other requests, send an email to james@jameskaine.com.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I always eagerly devour James Kaine’s books so when I heard he had one coming out about slashers and final girls (my fav trope!) and it was compared to Heathers (my fav movie) I leapt at the opportunity to read it early.
And it’s just as intense and bloody as I hoped it would be.
Final girls are a movie concept where one lone surviving girl beats the psycho who put her in that situation. Except final girls exist in the real world too like Melissa, Heather, Rose, and Maddie. They’ve all suffered horrible things. But when one of their own is murdered, they come to the horrific realization that there’s a new enemy at fault, and they’re hunting final girls.
There were so many things I loved about this book that I don’t know where to begin.
The inclusivity was fantastic. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book that had Tourette’s syndrome so well represented. It really made Maddie feel like a real person to me. But honestly all the characters were written in ways that brought them to life. Even the ones I hated. Understanding their choices made the book so much more tense because I genuinely couldn’t tell if the bad guys would win this time or not.
And that ending? Chills!
If you’re a fan of slashers and want to see a new twist on the trope, don’t miss this one!
And it’s just as intense and bloody as I hoped it would be.
Final girls are a movie concept where one lone surviving girl beats the psycho who put her in that situation. Except final girls exist in the real world too like Melissa, Heather, Rose, and Maddie. They’ve all suffered horrible things. But when one of their own is murdered, they come to the horrific realization that there’s a new enemy at fault, and they’re hunting final girls.
There were so many things I loved about this book that I don’t know where to begin.
The inclusivity was fantastic. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book that had Tourette’s syndrome so well represented. It really made Maddie feel like a real person to me. But honestly all the characters were written in ways that brought them to life. Even the ones I hated. Understanding their choices made the book so much more tense because I genuinely couldn’t tell if the bad guys would win this time or not.
And that ending? Chills!
If you’re a fan of slashers and want to see a new twist on the trope, don’t miss this one!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I cannot get tired of James Kaine's stories. Each and every single one of them is original, full of dread and tension and able to make you feel all the feels.
The Final Final Girl doesn't, in any way, lower the high bar of quality horror that James Kaine has gotten us addicted to.
I loved every moment and I enjoyed seeing how horrifying experiences can shape people in different way, making them either victims, fighters for survival, or psychotic killers.
A state of the art horror slasher story that will bring out all the deepest fears and feelings, with just a bit of humour to spice things up. Now, for real: "Sweaty pork tits!", will live rent free forever in my brain.
As a bonus, loved finding out more about the Tourette syndrom and how the affected people have to deal with the stigma of a silly media image made to disguise the reality of the situation.
The Final Final Girl doesn't, in any way, lower the high bar of quality horror that James Kaine has gotten us addicted to.
I loved every moment and I enjoyed seeing how horrifying experiences can shape people in different way, making them either victims, fighters for survival, or psychotic killers.
A state of the art horror slasher story that will bring out all the deepest fears and feelings, with just a bit of humour to spice things up. Now, for real: "Sweaty pork tits!", will live rent free forever in my brain.
As a bonus, loved finding out more about the Tourette syndrom and how the affected people have to deal with the stigma of a silly media image made to disguise the reality of the situation.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Book 22 of 2026.
Another banger from James Kaine.
I was lucky enough to get an ARC copy of the book.
It’s a fun, slasher that has a good body count!
Someone is trying to eliminate The Final Girls to become The Final Final Girl!!!
But who? And why?
No spoilers here…
Check it out when it’s released you won’t be disappointed!
Another banger from James Kaine.
I was lucky enough to get an ARC copy of the book.
It’s a fun, slasher that has a good body count!
Someone is trying to eliminate The Final Girls to become The Final Final Girl!!!
But who? And why?
No spoilers here…
Check it out when it’s released you won’t be disappointed!
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