This book is hard to review because they really don’t want to give anything away in the blurb! I mean, it’s right there in the title, but the basic gist is that Jess (the main character) seeks out a support group and finds more than she bargained for. She meets other women who have similarly struggled and don’t feel that they’re receiving justice so they take it into their own hands. The ethics of the characters are debatable, but the author makes good arguments for their stance, and anyone who’s been in a similar situation would understand.

It at first seems like a typical whodunit but the crimes that occur are becoming impossible for the police to solve. We see from the lead detective’s point of view, as well, and she’s quite a sympathetic character. Sophie struggles with finding time to devote to her family and her job while trying to keep secrets about her past from coming out. The line between her personal and work life blurs in a way she never expected.

It’s noted at the end of the book that this will be part of a series and I can’t wait for the next one because there are many unanswered questions about Sophie in particular that are intriguing. The characters are all likable, which is rare nowadays, and I want to know what happens next with them, especially because of that ending!

Thank you, HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, for the copy of The Serial Killer Support Group by D B Stephens. I love serial killer books and this one was predictable, But, after we discovered the identity of The Caretaker the book got more interesting. Jess was the most fleshed out character, but the other women in the group were generic. I liked Jess and Sophie and I look forward to their further adventures! 3.5 stars rounded up to 4

Vigilante justice and moral support, a one stop shop! Domestic violence victims find a bit more than they thought in the support group that has become a lifeline, in many ways. You will root for them, feel for them, and cheer them! A few issues left hanging, maybe part two?

What a fantastic premise for a book! I read this book based on the title alone so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this book far exceeded my expectations.

When Jess finally decides she has had enough physical abuse from her boyfriend, she decides to open up to the nice doctor treating her latest round of wounds. She is given a card with the name of a support group for battered women, and it is here that she can finally open up and confront her situation with other women who are going through the same thing. As a vigilante starts terrorizing and killing abusive men, these women become closer and stronger, especially as each of their abusers becomes victims themselves.

With twists galore, this book gets better with the turn of each page. It seems as though there might be a sequel, given how this ended, and I will most definitely be checking for one. Thank you, NetGalley and Harper Collin’s, UK, One More Chapter for the opportunity to read this 5-star book.

This book was compelling, pacy, full of tension that had me gripped from the first page to the last!

It had everything you could want in a thriller book, plenty of suspense, excellent characterisation and a brilliant brunch of female leads! If I had a pick a favourite it definitely would be Jess!

This book touched every possible emotion and really pulled at my heart strings! Can’t recommend enough! This was an easy 5 stars!

I really enjoyed this not only was this a unique interesting thriller but it also has raised awareness for domestic abuse.
It was such a thrilling twisty story I couldn’t put down I loved the girls from the support group they are strong women fighting to be free they deserve a happy ending.

This book is about people who attend a support group for domestic abuse. Their partners start to get targeted and there are twists and turns to finding out who is the killer.

I really enjoyed this book to start with but then I thought it got a little bit far fetched. I would rate it as 3.5 out of 5 and it sounds like it will be a series so I will read the next book and hopefully see some character growth.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins / one more chapter for my advanced reading copy.

On New Years' Eve, Jess Pendle has to be rushed to A&E after her partner Lewis attacks her. Sticking to the story she's been told to give - she finally admits it: she's a victim of domestic violence, and seeks help. She's invited to a support group for women like her - a safe place to discuss their relationships, how to get onto the other side - and how they feel let down by those meant to investigate the crimes that have been committed.

However, someone is using the group - frustrated by the lack of progress - to take the law into their own hands. Where the police fail to investigate, The Caretaker steps in, and anyone who commits domestic violence should be scared of what they are about to face.

This was a solidly entertaining book - as the police investigate, we delve into the Caretaker's mind and I would say most of the characters are quite sympathetic! 4*

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Serial Killer Support Group by D.B. Stephens due to be published May 8, 2025.

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, but when their therapist leaves, they close the blinds and find a new, and altogether more deadly way to support each other…
I loved this book – not only because of all the twists and turns, but because of the awareness it brings to domestic violence and all the repercussions it causes in so many lives. Although it didn’t end quite the way I thought it would, it came to a very satisfying conclusion!

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