Ladies’ Night is one of the earliest works by Jack Ketchum. It’s a novella about women in New York who turn into man-eating demons.
The author’s introduction at the beginning really sells—and glorifies—this book. He discusses the history behind the story, and why it was shortened from its original length.
Ladies’ Night reads like the script of a B horror movie, which is kind of fun. It’s not too gory or disturbing, and any gory moments that do exist are comical. If you’re looking for something incredibly creepy or bone-chilling, this probably isn’t the book for you.
I felt like the story was lacking explanations in some spots, where just a brief 1-sentence rundown would have sufficed. For instance, what caused the vehicle crash at the beginning? Why does the smell of lollipops make all the women turn into sex-crazed, human-sized rodents? Why isn’t Elizabeth affected? Why does it target only women, and not men?
Maybe I didn’t enjoy Ladies’ Night for what it was: sheer entertainment. But you could totally skip this one and not experience FOMO.
Other books by Jack Ketchum include:
- The Lost (2001)
- The Crossings (2003)
- Old Flames (2008)
What are your thoughts about Ladies’ Night?
Last Updated on February 1, 2026 by Sarah Ann
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