Serial Killer Support Group really surprised me. I thought I knew exactly where it was headed, but I was completely wrong.
I really enjoyed it. It was full of suspense, mystery, murder and mayhem.

I was hooked early on in the novel, and I couldn't put it down. I read it in one sitting.
Cyra was a great main character. She was strong, determined, loyal, and complex.

This is the first book I've read from Saratoga, and it definitely won't be the last.
If you like a good serial killer revenge story, then I'd highly recommend Serial Killer Support Group.

4 stars from me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Netgalley, Crooked Lane Books, and Saratoga Schaefer for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Crooked Lane Books and Netgalley for this ARC. Unfortunately this one didn’t work for me. I felt very disconnected from the story and I didn’t like the writing style.

Thank you Netgalley & Crooked Lane Books for an eARC ♥️

Cyra, a complex and intriguing protagonist, infiltrates a support group for serial killers to uncover the truth behind her sister's murder. I was hooked from the very first page!
As Cyra navigates this dark and twisted world, we're introduced to a cast of characters that are both terrifying and fascinating. I loved how the author skillfully wove together their backstories, motivations, and secrets, making each one feel eerily real.
The pacing was expertly handled, with a narrative that jumps between past and present in a way that's both suspenseful and thought-provoking. I appreciated how Saratoga Schaefer used this non-linear structure to slowly reveal clues, building tension and suspense to almost unbearable levels.
The individual serial killer chapters were some of the most compelling parts of the book, offering a glimpse into the twisted minds of these characters. I was on the edge of my seat, eager to learn more about each one and how they fit into the larger puzzle.

I'm blown away by this book!!!!!🤯

This was a read that I really enjoyed!

Cyra's sister was murdered, and she is bound and determined to find out who her sisters killer is. Cyra is able to get her hands on some information that has not been released to the public around her sister Mira's murder. With that information, she plans to join the serial killer support group, and find out which of them killed her sister. Little does she know how much danger she is truly putting herself in by joining this group and exposing herself to these killers.

This book started off fairly slow and stayed that way until towards the end of the book. There was some things happening throughout but could have been a bit more thrill in the start and middle of the book.

The title caught my eye…a serial killer support group is wild. I do wish there would have been more “support” in the group, but that’s just me lol. It was a whodunnit that kept me interested and even guessing. I’ll keep an eye out for more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book brings a unique premise to the mystery/thriller genre. I was immediately sucked into the plot, and found myself not being able to put this down as I needed to know what happened next. I thought I had the whodunnit aspect figured out but I was definitely wrong. I will say at the first few scenes it was a little challenging to figure out the character’s nicknames, but I was able to catch on relatively quickly and it was no longer an issue. Despite the book’s dark nature, I genuinely enjoyed this breath of fresh air to the genre and recommend giving this one a read.

When Cyra's sister is murdered by a serial killer, she accesses the dark web to infiltrate a serial killer support group to get vengeance for her sister. I read the first half and listed to the second. This was suspenseful, dark, and a moments had me holding me breath. I like that these types of suspense/thrillers are being written from the female gaze. Cyra is a force to be reckoned with, and I loved every twist!

Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the eARC.

Super excited to be an early reader of this book, was so intrigued by the premise. I found most of the characters insufferable though and had to push to get through.

DNF at 50%.

The idea of a serial killer support group sounded fun (like the very witty Final Girls support group) and I wanted to like this. Still, none of the characters were likable and the book requires a LOT of suspension of belief. Our protagonist's sister is killed by a serial killer and when she finds that a group of them meets weekly in New York she's determined to infiltrate them. But what are the odds of this killer being one of them? Aren't serial killers notoriously bad at being in groups?

The killers are all one-dimensional characters. I found Cyra & Mira, the sisters, annoying. Overall, this wasn't for me.

Thanks to Netgalley & Crooked Lane Books for the e-copy!

dnf'd at 20%. this was such a. mess. like i get suspending my level of disbelief for books but this wanted me to basically breakdown my frontal lobe and set it on fire.

Loved this book. It was a fun and unique story that kept me on the edge of my seat. Thanks to Crooked Lane Books for the ARC.

Serial Killer Support Group? I guess everyone needs a support group, this was about Cyra who infiltrates a support group for serial killers thinking one of them killed her sister. This was unique in that aspect and I loved it. I really liked the chapters where we get a glimpse of each of the killers. Well done! I gave this one 4 stars and will recommend it. Can't wait to see what she does next.

The premise of this book was promising an I was very interested in reading this! However, I found that it didn't quite meet my expectations. I was frequently bored as I was reading it and although I finished it, I wasn't exactly interested in how it ended.

Who killed Cyra's sister Mina? That's the question that's sent her on an unusual quest through the heart of the (implausible but go with it) serial killer community. She joins a support group for these men (men because, well, serial killers) to get answers. Hang on through the parts that sag a bit for a very good twist at the end. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Looking forward to more from Schaefer.

What a premise! It went into this fairly blindly, assuming it would be similar to The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix. Exact opposite, turns out! Cyra is on the hunt for the serial killer who recently murdered her younger sister. The problem - she doesn’t know anything about the suspect(s). To get into the mind of a serial killer and narrow down potential suspects, Cyra joins a weekly support group in a church basement, filled with men who are all serial killers. What could go wrong?
This was a great balance of suspense and drama, mixed with the right dose of dark humor.
Thank you to Crooked Lane Books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was a fun, quick read. Definitely a different take on the serial killer genre. Like so many nowadays, we do have some minor discussions about the fact that society focuses more on the serial killers and not their victims (although that is exactly what this story does - we really only hear about 2 victims and have entire chapters about the serial killers and their backstories). I didn't feel like it was heavy-handed though - more of an acknowledgment.

The main character is a bit unlikable in the sense that she, too, is a bit off-kilter, like the men in the support group. But I didn't mind. I would expect someone joining a serial killer support group to avenge her sister's murder to be a bit unlikable or at least morally gray. I almost wish she would have been even more so. She does have a lot of moments of seeming regret and abhorrence for what these men do, but it wasn't overly consistent.
I was able to guess the "twist" at the end fairly early on, but based on other reviews, I think I'm in the minority there, so don't let that dissuade you. The plot felt a little redundant/repetitive at times (we get it - you miss your sister and want to avenge her), but it was already a fairly short book, so it didn't bother me too much.

I thought the extra reveal at the end was a bit unnecessary. Maybe making it a bit vague would have been better instead of spelling it out for the reader.

Joining a support group for serial killers hoping to find your sister’s killer and avenge her murder… what could go wrong?… to sum it up - a lot! It seemed a bit unrealistic - yet, it could totally happen

When I read the synopsis for this book, I was intrigued. What goes on in the minds of serial killers? Do they meet up? This book put some good answers to my questions. Yes I know it’s just a book, but it could be a real life thing too. You never know. This one kept me guessing and ended up making me mad in the end because everyone always wants the happy ever after. Would highly recommend! Thanks to NetGalley, Saratoga Schaefer and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC

digital arc was provided by Netgaley and publisher

I wanted to like it as much as I wanted to, but of course, we can't have it all.

Synopsis
Cyra lost her sister, Mira, in a murder that might be done by a serial killer. With a help of a friend, she infiltrated a group of serial killer and began her chase.

Commentaries
The premise is interesting, it's why I requested it. Execution is OK, I quite like the way Schaefer inserted the serial killers pov one by one after few chapters. It's not gory (enough) and my favorite serial killer chapter would belong to the trucker. But I couldn't stand Cyra. Cyra's wishy-washy characteristic is her downfal and thus, hinder me from liking the book more.
Overall a good book tho.

The premise of this book was promising but I don’t think it lived up to the hype. I found myself bored as I was reading it and didn’t really care where the story ended up.