You guys, once I pressed play, I could not stop listening! I binged the entire thing in one sitting and loved it so much! I mean, come on. A woman infiltrating a super secret support group for serial killers to try and sus out which one killed her sister? So unique and fun! I especially loved the character, Python, who is basically the meeting regulator. He’s a scary dude but I could see he had a hidden teddy bear side.

Abby Craden and Timothy Andrés Pabon narrate the audiobook and do such a great job with character voices and personalities! The story is told mostly by Cyra’s POV but we do get an inside look at each of the serial killers in the support group too. I was surprised by the ending and think this is a great debut! I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next!

Thank you so much Crooked Lane Books and Netgalley for this gifted copy, in exchange for an honest review! Serial Killer Support Group is out now! Serial Killer Support Group was a 3.25/5 stars for me! This one was pretty fun. I enjoyed the mystery of this one and the main character. I did have a hard time keeping track of all the serial killers in this group. The characters weren't very detailed and didn't have a lot of build up for me. I also felt this one had ending that fell a little flat. Overall, a fun serial killer story, but similar to a lot of the others.

I DNF'd st 15%. I could not get in board with the bizarre lengths the main character was going to so they could join a supposed swrial killer support group. There eas nothing that would have been said in that group that I would want to hear.

Thank you Netgalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC!

So, this was fun! Is it the best thriller ever written? It could have been. But the nickname Kitten made me knock a star.

I loved the internal thoughts of the main character, Cyra. I think she may be slightly psychopathic, given her tendencies and internal monologue. I don't like the fact she was willing to kill innocent people or cover the tracks of serial killers to get into the group but eh. Men can be evil so women can too.

Overall, I think this is a fun thriller, and I'll probably buy a physical copy.

When Cyra's sister is murdered, Cyra is well-aware that justice will not be found by sitting around and waiting for the police to do their job. Instead, Cyra infiltrates a support group for serial killers. As she pretends to BE one of them, she must prove herself, and Cyra gets caught up in the very different--and scary world--of these people as she tries to discover what really happened. This was a really solid read and a great premise. I enjoyed it.

Serial Killer Support Group is a wild, bloody ride through the minds of some of the most unhinged characters you’ll ever meet—and I mean that in the best way possible. The story unfolds at a slower pace in the beginning, but once it picks up, it becomes a chaotic whirlwind of violence, tension, and darkly entertaining twists.

What really stood out to me was getting to read from the perspectives of some of the serial killers themselves. Their backgrounds and inner thoughts were disturbing, yes, but also fascinating in a way that kept me flipping the pages. Seeing their logic (or lack thereof) offered a gritty, psychological edge that I really enjoyed.

The main character wasn’t someone I personally connected with or particularly liked, but the outrageous plot more than made up for it. There’s something thrilling about a story that leans into its insanity—and this one definitely does.

If you’re into violent thrillers with a unique concept and a cast of characters that blur the lines between horrifying and intriguing, this one’s worth checking out. Just be prepared for a slower start before the mayhem truly begins.

Serial killers in group therapy? Yup, it’s as unhinged as it sounds—and mostly in a good way. Cyra’s sister is murdered, and when the cops fail her, she infiltrates a support group of actual serial killers (all with hilarious code names—shoutout to Mistletoe) to find the culprit. The premise is bonkers, the humor is sharp, and the pacing keeps you turning pages. But… the logic? Questionable. The twists? Predictable. And the ending didn’t quite stick the landing. Still, if you’re in the mood for something dark, ridiculous, and satirical, this murder mystery delivers a wild ride. Think Freida McFadden meets true crime parody. Not a forever favorite, but definitely a memorable read!

I was immediately drawn to this book, based on the cover and synopsis. It was a wild ride. Overall, I enjoyed it. It was a quick read, and kept me very engaged.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my complementary copy.

The support group for the serial killers was what hooked me but i was lowkey dissapointed how it rolled out and had to kinda just not think too hard about the logistics of it.
I did like the fact that i wasnt supposed to like some characters but they still got me very interested in their stories. But also how the backstories made me as a reader jump back and forth is one of my biggest pet peeves and really one of the main reasons i cannot rate more than 3 stars right now
but overall i think it could be kinda good "mindless read" i just thought too hard about it 😂

This book is extremely ridiculous, but also, so entertaining. I guessed who killed her sister pretty early on, but that didn't matter me. There was a point where I was worried that there was going to be a romance, but thankfully that didn't happen. The only thing I didn't really like was the perspectives from some of the serial killers, I didn't care about them.

This was exactly the kind of offbeat, twisty thriller I was in the mood for — dark totally unhinged, and full of WTF moments in the best way. This book had me grinning like a creep while whispering “girl, noooo” to the FMC as she slowly spiraled out of control.

Surprisingly clever. It's like Dexter met Fight Club and they decided to host a potluck.

Watching the main character unravel was like watching a slow motion car crash — horrible, chaotic, and impossible to look away from. The line between justice and madness blurred in a way that felt both cathartic and chilling. I didn’t expect to be delighted by a descent into morally gray chaos, but here we are.

🔪 Themes:
Morally gray FMC
Secret society / club with a dark twist
Vigilante justice
Slow descent into madness
Satirical take on true crime culture
Found… danger? (not quite found family 😂)

Would I recommend it?
Yes! Especially for fans of fast-paced thrillers and slightly absurd plots that lean into the chaos. If you're craving something that feels like a spicy episode of Criminal Minds with a side of “am I the drama?”—this is your next read. I think its a great debut novel.

Thank you to Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley for allowing me to the opportunity to read and review.

I enjoyed this. It was a really unique concept and a fresh voice. I'm always looking for a different take on true crime thrillers and this one was really good.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. So the summary and title of this book really made me excited to read it. I expected from the summary that there would be a bit of mystery with it and there wasn’t at all.
The book was ok but there was just nothing in it that I had expected to find. I kept reading expecting something to happen but nothing did. This one just wasn’t really for me.

Cyra’s sister was brutally killed and police think it’s the work of a serial killer. Thanks to a friend at the station, Cyra has heard rumors about a support group for serial killers. Cyra thinks the police are dragging their feet on the investigation, so what better way to get justice for her sister than to infiltrate the group and provide it herself?

This was so much fun! This book is exactly what the title says: a book about a serial killer support group.

The main character, Cyra, at first feels like she’s falling a little flat, but as the book goes on you realize that’s part of her discovering who she is and a little bit of foreshadowing.

I loved learning about the members of the group and looked forward to chapters that had group meetings. We get a wide range of serial killers in this book of all shapes and sizes and the diversity keeps you guessing what will happen next.

I thought the twist was very well done and I did gasp out loud when it was revealed 👀

Overall I def recommend this one! 4.5 stars from me!

Oooh this one was really good and had me gripping the edge of my seat! Out for revenge, our protagonist is on a mission and infiltrates a support group for murderers to find out who killed her sister. Does our protagonist succumb to the dark side while doing so? Plot twist after plot twist! This one was a fun ride!!

I knew I'd have to suspend some belief and be ok with things not seeming realistic, but it was too unrealistic and made me roll my eyes several times. I liked the concept of this but the execution just didn't entirely work for me.

This book was not what I expected—and I mean that in the best way. I went in thinking it might be more of a darkly funny, maybe even cozy killer-type tale. What I got was a sharp, gripping, and emotional thriller with bite.

Cyra’s journey is fueled by love and rage—my favorite combo. After losing her twin sister to a serial killer, she does what many of us dream about when justice fails: she takes matters into her own hands. Posing as a killer to join a secret support group? Wild. But somehow, it works—and it’s terrifyingly believable.

What I appreciated most was how measured this story felt. Yes, it’s brutal. Yes, it’s full of tension. But it’s not overloaded with endless twists or red herrings that pull you out of the moment. Everything had purpose. The tension stayed high, but the pacing never felt rushed or messy.

I also loved how Cyra’s character develops. This wasn’t just about revenge—it was about transformation. About finding strength in dark places. It gave me serious female Dexter vibes in the best way possible. Honestly, it read like an origin story, and I wouldn’t be mad if there’s more coming.

This book is perfect for readers who love messy justice, feminist revenge arcs, and thrillers that don’t pull their punches. Creative, intense, and quietly clever—Saratoga Schaefer is one to watch.

The premise is interesting but also very unlikely that a group of serial killers would form a support group. I was interested in how the author would deal with the potential plot holes. Cyra is searching for her sister's killer and infiltrates a support group of serial killers to figure out who murdered her sister. Cyra does a slew of dumb things throughout the book (like what is the likelihood that she would find the killer in this small group in a city 7 million people?), her choices, which may be driven by grief ,are dangerous and illogical. Cyra could have been a more dynamic character, there were many parts that could have teased out and the pacing was iffy at times, There were ridiculous moments and maybe if the author leaned into the ridiculousness of it more, it would have been smoother reading experience? However, I did enjoy the side character serial killers, they had interesting stories and there were funny, satirical moments. Not a bad read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

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This is a gripping and darkly inventive thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish. The story follows Cyra who infiltrates a support group for serial killers to find her sister's murderer.

This debut novel is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and dark mysteries. Schaefer's unique voice and storytelling prowess make "Serial Killer Support Group" a standout in the genre. Highly recommended!

Can you imagine the only way to discover your sister's killer is by joining a support group for serial killers?
Well, that's what Cyra will have to do, since her sister meant everything to her, and she can't let the person responsible go unpunished.

I must admit that the title and the cover are a great hook to give the story a chance, but what makes it a great mystery is seeing Cyra as a morally gray character who, as the plot progresses, discovers things about her personality that she doesn't know how to accept or fit in with.

It's a great idea to bring together different personalities in the support group because it doesn't feel like a stereotype copied and pasted from each character, which helps the mystery persist until the end.

The only thing I didn't like is that so little was said about the members of the support group. I understand that for safety and logic, they couldn't talk too much in their meetings, but this made attending them feel like a waste of time.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.