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The Murders of Molly Southbourne by Tade Thompson (Kindle Single)

The Murders of Molly Southbourne is a horror novella by Tade Thompson, offered here as a Kindle Single. Its central premise follows Molly, whose blood gives rise to identical doubles intent on killing her. The listing describes a 122-page English-language ebook with enhanced typesetting and screen-reader support.

At a glance

Horror novella built around the rule that Molly must avoid bleeding because each drop can produce a murderous double.
The listing describes an English Kindle edition with screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
The publisher states that the title is sold without DRM software.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A compact listed length of 122 pages suits readers looking for a shorter horror story.
The distinctive double-born-from-blood premise gives the story a clear speculative horror hook.
Screen Reader support and Word Wise are listed for the Kindle edition.

Cons

The story centers on bodily harm, blood, and repeated threats of violence, which may not suit readers who avoid graphic horror themes.
X-Ray is not enabled for this ebook.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Book details
Format	Kindle Single
Publisher	Tordotcom
Publication date	October 3, 2017
Language	English
Print length	122 pages
File size	3.1 MB
ISBN-13	978-0765397126

Kindle features
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The publisher says this title is sold without Digital Rights Management software. Kindle reading features and accessibility may depend on the device or app.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking a short, creepy horror novella with a fast-moving central threat.
Kindle readers who want listed screen-reader support, Word Wise, or enhanced typesetting.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a full-length novel or a light, low-threat story.
Readers who prefer to avoid blood, violence, or unsettling body-horror concepts.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 727 ratings

5 stars42%42%
4 stars40%40%
3 stars16%16%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the novella as engaging and intellectually interesting, with an intriguing premise and pacing that some say makes it easy to finish in one sitting. Readers also characterize it as creepy and unexpected. Writing quality draws mixed reactions. This feedback suggests the short listed length and horror premise may appeal to readers seeking a quick, unsettling read, but it does not guarantee that every reader will respond similarly.

Positive themes

Customers report an engaging story, an intriguing premise, and fast pacing.
Customer feedback characterizes the novella as creepy and unexpected.

Mixed feedback

Feedback on the writing quality is mixed, with some customers liking the writing and others disagreeing.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Murders of Molly Southbourne about?

The listing describes Molly as someone whose blood produces identical versions of herself that seek to kill her, forcing her to live by the rule not to bleed.

How long is this Kindle edition?

The product details list a print length of 122 pages and a file size of 3.1 MB.

Which Kindle features are listed?

The listing says Screen Reader, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled or supported. X-Ray is not enabled.

Is the ebook described as DRM-free?

Yes. The publisher's note says the title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software.