Serial Killer Support Group by Saratoga Schaefer Review (Gifted/AD)

Hello Readers,

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Bedford Square Publishers for the early copy of Serial Killer Support Group. I received a complimentary eBook in exchange for an honest review. With the book publishing yesterday there’s no need to worry this review is completely spoiler-free.
 
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Title: Serial Killer Support Group
Author: Saratoga Schaefer
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Fiction, Suspense, Psychological Thriller
Pages: 320
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Synopsis: 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. 

This dark, witty debut novel is a cunning homage to women’s wrongs that will have you wondering exactly how many monsters walk unseen among us.

Miniature Review

Serial Killer Support Group is a fresh, clever, and surprisingly heartfelt debut thriller that absolutely hooked me from the start. The premise is a young woman infiltrating a support group for serial killers to find her sister’s murderer is the kind of idea you hear once and think, Okay, I need to read that immediately. Thankfully, the story more than lives up to its incredible setup.

Cyra is a fantastic lead. She’s sharp, funny in a dry and dark way, and so determined that you can’t help but root for her, even when she steps deeper into danger. Watching her navigate a room full of unpredictable strangers creates this wonderful mix of tension and humour that makes the book truly stand out in the world of psychological suspense and crime fiction.

One of the biggest surprises for me was how engaging the whole cast is. Even the serial killers in the group are written with such unique voices that I found myself fascinated by them. The book moves quickly and  is full of twists, secrets, and those little character moments that makes you fall into the just one more chapter trap.

It’s dark, yes, but it’s also witty, fast-paced, and bursting with feminine rage, revenge, and a really fresh take on the serial killer thriller. If you’re looking for something gripping, different, and wildly fun in a spooky way, this is a fantastic pick. 

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