Most Barbie collectors have been known to say, “I would kill to have that…”

Caresse Redd is an underpaid journalist, an overworked single mom, and a Barbie doll enthusiast.  She spends her free time writing for Barbie International magazine and chatting on the Best Barbie Board, where collectors from across the country unite online to talk about everything Barbie—usually.

Lately, they’ve been talking about murder.

P.J. Croesus has been wronged by the Best Barbie Board one too many times. Now, she’s out for blood. Her murders are becoming more and more gruesome, but that’s OK with P.J.… She’ll have all of their dolls when she’s done.

As Caresse is about to find out, playing with Barbies just isn’t the same these days.