The Serial Killer Support Group by D B Stephens

A close-knit support group for nine women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse in the worst possible way. They meet once a week talking about their experiences. Suddenly their abusive partners are getting attacked and killed one by one.

The attacker is calling himself the Caretaker. Is the Caretaker finally dishing out what the abusive partners deserved or is he evil and must be stopped?

I loved this book and wished there was a part two. I loved the police officer Sophie Salam and all the ladies from the support group; Jess, Hannah, Madison, Kelly…

I would like to thank Net Galley and HarperCollins UK for a copy of this eBook in exchange for an honest review

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a free ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. This book will be released May 8, 2025.

I couldn’t resist reading this one with a title like that! I’m so happy I read this fast paced mystery/thriller. This would have been a devour in one sitting book for me, if I had the time! I sure wish I could have because I needed answers and was feeling very impatient waiting until I had time to read.

I thought I had it all figured out (of course) but I didn’t (YASSSSS I LOVE A SURPRISE) and I am super happy about how it turned out. It was very…satisfying. This is one of those best to go in as blind as possible reads!

This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I would definitely read another and I 10000% recommend this one! Also, I’m super happy at the end of the book it does say this is the first book in a new series and I’ll definitely be reading the next one when it comes out.

What initially pulled me in was the title of the book. Because come on who wouldn’t want to read that.

That said I got to about 45% and just felt underwhelmed. The pacing felt off and they continue that way until the end, which felt very rushed. I don’t know if that’s because there’s going to be a book two but it just felt very haphazard.

I definitely liked the concept of the book, but I think it could have been done better

I was pleasantly surprised with this book and I wasn't exactly sold on it going in. This wasn't my favorite book, but it was decent.

When you find yourself wanting to root for the serial killer of the book then you know it's not your typical book. Parts of this book were hard for me to read after all it does deal with a pretty heavy topic at the heart of the story. Some of the issues dealt with in the story are far to common and there is no caretaker around.

Thank you Darren O'Sullivan and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own and voluntary.

A fast quick read that will keep you hooked from start to finish. While there were a few parts that triggered me, they were not enough to make me no like the book. For those that are domestic abuse survivors, this book does contain DV. That being said, I would recommend and looking forward to the 2nd book.

This sure was an interesting topic to read and gives a different insight. I personally found a fe parts of it hard to read as I felt that it didn't flow too well however this does not take away from the enjoyable read.

How far would you go to get justice? This was a great book based on women that shared a horrible situation and figured out how to fix the problem. I thought this book had a good pace, the characters were well developed. Thought we needed some more of the story hence the 4 stars.

Thank you for the ARC. The title of this book is what attracted me to it immediately. I loved the short chapters.
I loved the references to the movie Home Alone, Covid, Facebook/x, etc. Made the book feel relevant and current. Also liked the reference to autism as that’s becoming more familiarized in today’s society. The ending did feel a tad rushed but overall it was a quick and engaging read. I definitely felt for the women.

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

Whilst I was intrigued by the title and premise, I just found the narrative overly long and, in places, overly simplified and unengaging.

Technically a 4.9. Because of the ending feeling so rushed (though that’s partially me wanting more!) I really enjoyed this book. The ultimate “good for her” thriller, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. The characters are well developed and I found myself invested in all their lives very early on. Looking forward to the rest of the series, I hope to see more growth for our main girls, but also I can’t wait to see what happens next!

A story about domestic violence survivors meeting at a support group and finding a solution to their problems. It was a decent read, let down by one loose end that was left hanging.

I really enjoyed this book, but I think the writing could have been a lot better. There were errors and it felt like an inexperienced writer was doing the writing. I did really like the idea of the book and the storyline, but the writing itself needs a look at!!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

I enjoyed reading it. The prose was good enough. The story was told from a few points of view and also switched fro first to third person which at first seemed unnecessarily elaborate and then turned out to be a clever way to have the story spool in N unexpected direction. Here is my issue. This may be a genre caper not to be taken entirely seriously but the morality of the story troubles me. The first murder feels justified in an ‘eye for an eye’ sort of way. Increasingly though the subsequent murders in the story feel unjustified because and cruel in ways that are disproportional. It bothered me. Someone needs to be very very bad to deserve being tortured to death. I wasn’t there for it. If a plot centers on a woman avenging herself by killing her romantic partner that partner needs to be much worse than these guys imo. Take the film REVENGE directed by Coralie Fargeat. The heroine is raped and then thrown of a cliff and left for dead. Then these men realize she isn’t quite dead yet and hunt her down with high powered rifles. So yeah I’m there for it when she kills them first. This novel didn’t prove the case.

When Jess Pendle agrees to attend a support group to meet other women who have lived similar experiences, she doesn’t expect much.
The group has been set up for like-minded women to come together to help and protect one another.
I really like the main character, Jess. I like that she left the first time she was abused and calls the cops on her ex whenever he harasses her. I like that she’s strong throughout her entire situation.

This book is full of quick, short easy to read chapters with different POVs. The twist halfway through- SO good. I really liked this book and felt like I couldn’t put it down!

I just want to know more about who is Lotties’s dad? I like DS Salam, but I don’t want her to solve the cases. I want to know more about her! A book about her and her past would be a definite read for me!

I gave this book a 4 star review. I had to put it down a few times due to the subject manner (having survived a couple of abusive relationships with men in the past). This book really spoke to me as well with regards the struggles of being a mother of a child with special needs. Honestly, felt like this book had been written FOR me. I loved the different POVs, each really added to the story, and I was on the edge of my seat throughout.

Little note for the author: in the book, Jess uses "111" to call the non-emergency police line, however, this number is actually for the NHS line. 101 in the non-emergency police line in the UK

A thrilling book that keeps you turning the pages until the shocking ending. Full of twists and turns and shocks. Brilliant! I highly recommend reading this book! 📖

This book was compelling for a number of reasons.

A difficult subject matter, dealing with domestic violence but was an absolute page turner as 'The caretaker' took it upon himself to became the protector of women and rid the world of the men committing this violence against women. As the bodies mount up and the story hits the press the nation is divided. Some calling him a hero, others saying they should leave it to the police.

But that's half the problem, these men have been reported to the police in the past and have still been able to continue with their violence.

It is a book that really makes you think (a bit like another book called 'The Players' which left me thinking long after I'd finished reading - shouldn't have been such a big surprise that they were written by the same author, the clues were all there)....as was the identity of the caretaker, I knew I was on the right track with who the caretaker was, few red herrings thrown in, but I just knew!

This is a sometimes difficult read but also a must read.
Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book, this is my honest opinion.

The story keeps you on the edge of your seat with its gripping plot and well-developed characters. If you're a fan of thrillers, this book is a must-read, offering an engaging and thrilling experience. Ready for more from this author!