Driven by the murder of her sister, Mira, Cyra is determined to find the person responsible. Evidence suggests the killer might be a serial offender with a distinct signature. Acting on insider information, Cyra infiltrates a clandestine serial killer support group, convinced the culprit is among them. Fueled by a thirst for vengeance, Cyra is prepared to go to any lengths to uncover the truth about Mira's fate and exact her own retribution.
This was an enjoyable listen! Cyra struck me as a well-developed and somewhat relatable character, especially as the story unfolded (iykyk). The individuals she encounters significantly enriched the narrative. The plot is undeniably unique, though I felt the pacing could have been tighter in certain sections. Overall, I found it to be a worthwhile experience and would recommend it to those who enjoy thrillers and mysteries, particularly those with a strong female protagonist seeking revenge in a 'whodunit' style story. I'll certainly be looking out for more from Saratoga Schaefer!
The audiobook provided a solid listening experience. While I appreciated the narrators, Abby Craden and Timothy Andres Pabon, there were occasional volume inconsistencies with the secondary character voices being noticeably louder, requiring quick adjustments. However, this was a minor issue.
Thank you to Netgalley, Spotify Audiobooks and Saratoga Schaefer for this ALC!

Things about serial killers aren’t usually my jam, but the title lured me in and I found the premise interesting - as I’m always game for some avenging. It was a decent ride (just don’t question things too hard) to follow Cyra as she goes on her quest to solve her sister’s murder by infiltrating a serial killer support group. Is it ridiculous? Kind of, but you know what you’re signing up for right from the start. Getting to know the group members - mostly through their quick backstories, was kind of interesting, though for a book about the group, you really don’t get a chance to dive that deep into who they are or their group’s dynamic too much. There were some twists, some less surprising than others, but overall I wanted to keep listening and needed to know how things were going to play out. I enjoyed the narrators - they helped bring the different characters to life. If you’re into books about serial killers, have a soft spot for morally gray characters, and need a little vengeance in your life, you might find this to be a fun/enjoyable read or listen. If you’re looking for something super gritty and very realistic, probably not your vibe. Thanks to NetGalley for the audiobook.

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!

I thought the book was a little slow at the beginning but I loved the ending!! I would definitely recommend this book to others.

Thank you to Spotify Audiobooks and Netgalley for providing this audiobook for free in exchange for an honest review.
Great story! Kept me hooked the whole time. The narration was great and really helped the immersion in the story. Perfect for any lover of thriller stories.

"Serial Killer Support Group" by Saratoga Schaefer is a fun read for readers who enjoy lighthearted suspense or thriller novels!

Thank you for the advanced audiobook copy.
This book sounded very interesting so I thought I would give it a try. Cyra’s sister was killed and the police are not helping. She decides to join a serial killer support group so she can find her sister’s killer. The audiobook was excellent and narrator was excellent.

I thought that Serial Killer Support Group was an interesting read, in a good way. Listening to the audiobook, it was dual narrated and the male narrator, who voiced the serial killers sounded the part. It was a quick read that kept my interest and was almost like a thriller.

It is refreshing that it is so different than other books that I have read and had some twists sprinkled in.

Thank you NetGalley and Spotify Audio!

Unfortunately, I just found this book very slow and boring. I listened to 10% of it, then had to DNF. I thought it was going to be fun but it wasn't.

This was such a fun time and unlike anything I've read before! This would be perfect for book clubs and I highly recommend the audiobook as I was even more engaged because of the narrator! Will absolutely be reading all future works by this author!!

The premise of this debut novel was so interesting and unique! Our main character joins a support group for serial killers in order to find out who murdered her sister.
There were a couple of fun twists that I did not see coming. I also enjoyed our main character Cyra's personality and motivations.
I did have a bit of a problem with some aspects of the novel. I did not enjoy that we learned some things about the different serial killers before Cyra did via flashbacks. It felt like that took some of the fun of discovering things *with* Cyra away.
I also felt like a few things just happened because the plot needed them to, not because those actions had been naturally set up for the characters to do.
Overall, I give this one a 3/5. I am not mad that I read it, and I think that the setup and twists alone make this a fun read! The cover, title, and description are also all very likely to attract readers.
Thank you to Spotify Audiobooks, and NetGalley for loaning me this free audiobook in exchange for a fair review!

This was a quick read and it tried to keep the twists and turns going until the end. However, I didn't really enjoy it. The characters were not likable and the way the backstories were included didn't really feel like they fit. It just wasn't really for me.

Cyra's sister was murdered and she is hell bent on finding the person responsible. She gets word that there is a potential that whoever had done this might be a serial killer due to a certain signature. With some insider information, she finds out about a top secret serial killer support group that she infiltrates, convinced that one of the attendees is the culprit. Set on vengeance, Cyra is ready to do whatever it takes to find out what happened to Mira and get her own revenge.

This was a fun little listen! I thought Cyra was well rounded and semi relatable character, until you get deeper into the story, iykyk, and the people she meets along the way added a lot to the story. This was definitely a unique plot, but I do wish the execution would have been a bit better. I found some parts to be a bit boring, and oh my gosh I was craving a romance with Mira so bad in the group and thought that would have made the story a bit more entertaining. Otherwise, I enjoyed my time with this read overall, and would definitely recommend it to my thriller/mystery friends for a good "whodunit" type mystery with a female revenge aspect.

The audiobook was a good listen overall! I liked narrators, Abby Craden and Timothy Andres Pabon, but there were some volume discrepancies when doing the other characters voices with the side characters being a bit louder and I'd have to quick turn my volume down, but not a big deal at all!

It's an overall good and entertaining thriller. The premise is fairly original, and I liked the execution.
I had to consciously suspend my disbelief to get in the story, but once I did, it was quite enjoyable.
There is a lot of angst and guilt but I found the characters well constructed and their dynamics interesting.
The story has plenty of suspense and twists and turns, and it's a short read, so worth the time if you are into the genre.
I listened to the audiobook version and the narrators were really good.
To me it's a 3,5 overall.

Serial Killer Support Group delivers a gripping plot with stellar narration. The protagonist’s shift between herself and Mistletoe is fascinating, evolving in unexpected ways. The ending? Absolutely perfect

This book had a killer premise (pun intended). With a bit of a Dexter vibe, it follows a group of, well… less-than-law-abiding individuals trying to keep their darker urges in check. One of my favorite touches was the author’s use of parasitic nicknames for each member—it added a creepy, clever twist that fit right in.

I wish we got a little more dirt on their pasts. The author gives us a peek into their origin stories, but I wanted more.

For me the narrator was a bit over the top in voices, as I listened to the audiobook. Overall, it was an okay read with some fun (if you can call serial killers "fun") elements, but a little more character depth would have made it better.

I absolutely loved this book and think it's going to stick with me for a long time. I loved how risky our MC is and she freaked me out in the best way. I was definitely pulled out of my comfort zone by the choices she made, but I couldn't look away. The plot was wild and even though I did guess "who did it" I was completely shocked by all the other events. I also found it so interesting to get the chapters from the serial killers in the group. Definitely intriguing and will have me looking over my shoulder for years to come.

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Serial Killer Support Group by Saratoga Schaefer
Serial Killer Support Group
by Saratoga Schaefer (Goodreads Author)
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Ghoul Von Horror's reviewMar 26, 2025 · edit
did not like it
bookshelves: 1-star-hated-it, almost-dnfed, audio-book, forgettable, gay, netgalley, read-books-2025, stalkerish, started-great-ended-meh, thriller-s

TW/CW: Language, grieving, mourning, drinking, toxic family relationships, alcoholism, death of sibling, abusive relationship, child abandonment, cheating


*****SPOILERS*****
About the book:
When Cyra Griffin’s younger sister is murdered by a serial killer, Cyra knows better than to expect justice from the hands of the police department. With the investigation already dying its own slow death, Cyra follows the blood trail and finds her own way forward.

Using insider information (don’t ask) Cyra infiltrates a support group for serial killers by pretending to be one herself in the hopes of finding the person who ended her sister’s life. Proving herself to them comes at a cost, but it’s one Cyra is willing to pay in the name of revenge.

Unfortunately, the dangerous men in the group aren’t the only obstacle in Cyra’s path for vengeance, and the further Cyra descends into the deadly world of serial killers, the harder it becomes to hold on to her own humanity.
Release Date: March 18th, 2025
Genre: Thriller
Pages: 320
Rating: ⭐

What I Liked:
1. Each killers story about themselves

What I Didn't Like:
1. Serial Killers are boring and bicker too much
2. Cyra not like other girls
3. Boring
4. Predictable
5. The ending

Final Thoughts:
I rolled my eyes so much reading this book. So stupid. I didn't know serial killers could be so boring. I just can't imagine serial killers getting together to NOT brag about their murders. They join the group and it's banned. Yeah, because serial killers listen.

So much happens in this book that makes little sense. Like a serial killer helping Cyra find the man that killed her sister.

I hated Cyra painted herself as this person out to save innocent people when she's out there killing people too.

I hated how it's beat over our heads that she's taken classes to fight when it's so obvious that it'll come up later and she'll need to fight someone. Of course she wins against this much bigger and stronger man.

The way everyone just throws names around is so comical. Jason gives up his name in like 2 seconds.

It's all so convenient that the group that's on the black web is right in the same area where all these killers live. Plus to get in was so unbelievably easy. It didn't make sense why the police (other than the one) didn't try to get into it more.

I did enjoy how the killers broke down their killing tendencies one by one.

This book did that thing that drives me insane in books;
Our character remembers something one way or forgets to mention it - acting dumb but when we get to the ending it's a reveled that they actually knew everything. It doesn't make any sense to withhold information from the main character in their own brain and no one does that in real life. She did it with PJ. She acted like she was remorseful and an accident when she hit him but at the end we find out that she did it on purpose and actually finished him off with a rock. It makes no sense to spin the inner narrative.

I loved this suspense novel about a woman who infiltrates a serial killer support group in order to find out who murdered her sister. The character development was excellent and the story kept me engaged and rooting for Sairah, the protagonist.

Entertaining and engaging - just go in with a healthy suspension of disbelief. This isn't meant to be realistic! Recommended purchase for collections where crime and thrillers are popular.