When Cyra's little sister is murdered, she gets wind that it was done by a possible serial killer. Determined to find her sister's murderer, she infiltrates a support group for serial killers, convinced one of them is the killer. As Cyra gets deeper and deeper into their dark underworld, her grasp on what is right and wrong slowly diminishes and her "killer" alter-ego starts to take over. Will her investigation cause her to lose herself entirely before she learns the truth?

I felt this was a unique take on a serial killer book. We get glimpses into the past lives of each member of the group in between chapters. As the only woman in the group, we see how Cyra uses her gender to her advantage to get the group organizers to drop their guard. The story moves along at a good pace and we are left trying to guess who her sister's killer is. The ending was very satisfying and has me wishing for a sequel.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ a dark mystery with twists and turns, a fun whodunit from the perspective of the victim’s older sister. Great for fans of Frieda McFadden and Lisa Jewell.

I liked it but didn’t love it. I can’t help but compare it to Assasins Anonymous, which was a better story and premise, also released in 2024. Cyra plans to infiltrate a Serial Killer Support Group, they aren’t trying to stop killing but are supporting each other in their murder. They use code names and she soon has a partner to help her determine who killed her sister Mira. He knows there is a snitch in the group and needs her help to find out who. So, who is the snitch and who is Mira’s killer?

All is revealed in time. An easy to follow page turner that will keep you guessing.

Thanks to @netgalley and @crookedlanebooks for the ARC. Book to be published March 18, 2025.

I have been in a bit of a reading slump the last couple weeks, but wow, this had me hooked from start to finish.

Serial Killer Support Group is just that - a tense thriller that follows Cyra as she infiltrates a support group for serial killers in a quest to find who is responsible for her sister’s murder.

There were a couple twists near the end that I didn’t see coming, and things got dark.

Overall, loved this debut.

If you enjoyed Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter or like darker thrillers, I recommend checking this out.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a really unique look at serial killers as Cyra joins a group of them after her younger sister, Mira is killed. Hoping to infiltrate the group to discover her killer, Cyra is both terrified and shocked she gets in as any one of these men could be the killer and she could be the next victim if she's discovered. But she's smart and sassy and so determined as the police have made no headway; her drive keeps her coming back to each meeting. Vacillating in time, we see the police with no clues and we also witness Mira's relationships with friends and boyfriend. It's a creepy, dark tale but so refreshing as who would think to take matters into their own hands! It's crazy good!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

Of course the first thing you think about when reading the title is Grady Hendrix and The Final Girl Support Group. We need to move that elephant out of the room. These books are vastly different but if you wanted to sit them together on your shelf then I think that would be a fantastic idea. This book is very enjoyable and when it comes out I'm deff buying a physical copy.

Wow I loved this book! It’s truly a unique story and I’ve never read anything like it, I’m actually struggling with what to write without spoilers.
Although I caught one of the twists from pretty early on the other TWO yes i said two (three in total) blew my mind!!

This was a refreshing and unique book and I enjoyed it. I've read books about murder survivor groups, stalking victim groups but never a book about a serial killer support group and I LOVED it.

The book centers on Cyra, who sneaks into a support group for serial killers, hoping to find her sister's murderer. To be honest Mira and Cyra are the worst - I hated them both. Mira because she seemed so self absorbed and absolutely naive/dumb and Cyra because well, she lacks everything ( feelings, empathy ) she just wasn't my cup of tea!

The serial killers, loved their interaction and I enjoyed the few chapters written from their POV's but it could have been more - I wanted to know more about who they are and what they did.

The ending was great, with a few twists and revelations.

This debut novel by Saratoga Schaefer was a really quick and fun read. I read it in about a day and a half and didn’t want to put it down. The characters were interesting and while unlikable, (I mean, they are serial killers after all), they kept you intrigued. Who doesn’t want to read about a serial killer support group? What could go wrong?
After Cyra’s sister is murdered, she infiltrates a support group for serial killers using insider information she was provided by a friend who works in the police department, looking for the man who killed her sister. But is he among them? And will she survive long enough to find him?
I think you’ll find this book hard to put down. So pick it up when it comes out on March 18, 2025. Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this exciting debut.

I LOVED this book. It had everything I could want and more.

Serial Killers (check)
Amazing Plot (check)
Suspense (check)

That was SUCH a great thriller!! It was so well written and the plot really was interesting to try to guess!! Compared with other thrillers, there was no exageration of personnal characteristics. I also LOVED to hate some characters, and loved the nuance in each and every characters. I had so much fun taking notes of everything and trying to guess who killed her sister! I took notes on some of the reactions I had while reading, so here they are:
QUEEEEEEEER!
Omg not the serial killer wanting her to feel safe as a woman HAHAHAH
Oooooh is Ernie the guy owning the deli Cyra went to?
So he’s targeting men that does the same as him…? Typical
Erm that jump in time was fucked up
LOL the emotions for the eggs but not for her dead sisterXD
HAHAHAHAH not her asking him not to kill her cause she got things to do HAHAHAHAH
She’s manipulating Eli…
Chapter on Pea was nicely written!

Serial Killer Support Group is a gripping and darkly witty thriller that immediately pulls you into Cyra Griffin’s dangerous quest for vengeance. The premise of infiltrating a support group for serial killers to track down her sister’s murderer is as chilling as it is captivating. Cyra’s descent into this hidden world of predators is handled with a sharp, queer feminist lens, and the tension builds steadily as she grapples with both the dangerous killers around her and her own moral limits.

The characters, particularly Cyra, are well-written, and the narrative keeps you guessing. The pacing is solid, though at times it slows in places where I wished it would maintain its momentum. That being said, the book’s clever dialogue and its exploration of justice, grief, and revenge make it a standout in the genre. Fans of The Final Girl Support Group and My Sister, the Serial Killer will find much to enjoy here.

Serial Killer Support Group is not just a story of vengeance but also a commentary on the unseen horrors around us and the complexities of survival in a world where the system often fails the most vulnerable. An impressive debut!

This is my kind if thriller. It was interesting and had enough twists and turns to keep me motivated to read more. Nearly couldn't put the book away and wanted to read it in one go, sadly life got in the way.

Ps: Spoiler
I kinda rooted for Lamprey and Mistletoe to get in a relationship and continue their journay together. I was still happy and satisfied with the ending we got.

The coolest concept - I mean a Setial killer support group. So cool! I had a hard time getting through this book. The characters were hard to follow and just fell a little flat for me personally.

Coming to my rating : out of 5 stars
Title : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️very intersting title
Cover :⭐️⭐️⭐️ good
Character development :⭐️⭐️⭐️ it was good, but few more descriptions could have been better to understand the chaarcters, and connectto them.
Writing style :⭐️⭐️⭐️ the writing style is good,the description of the chaarcters is also good, mainly of Cyra, i could imagine her properly.
Originality :⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot :⭐️⭐️⭐️ a fee more details of the other killers would have been appreciated, this didnt feel like thd thriller kin d of book, where our nerves are on the edge, and a we could feel a sense of fright. All the while reading the book, i almost felt normal.
Overall :⭐️⭐️⭐️ the idea of the author is good, but it shoukd have been a bit more explored. All in all i did enjoy this book, so if others do enjoy or not, im leaving it to you all.
A detailed review is on my goodreads, for which i will provide a link below.

OH MY GOD. This book is not one you can put down easily. I stayed up all night reading this because I simply could not put it down. A sister’s love and need to find what happened in a time of crisis turns into a real deep seated love of…. murder? Incredible all around. Could not reccomend enough.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane books. I wanted to love this one but it just didn’t do it for me. I loved the idea of a serial killer support group, I found that to be an interesting idea. Unfortunately the characters were flat with little development. The serial killers lacked any real terror. Cyra was irritating from start to finish. The chapters were long, the actual story was bland. The only thing that did surprise me was Mira’s killer. I kept waiting for it to get better but it never really had that pizazz. It started off with some serious potential but the writing and the story got lost around 25% in, and never really picked back up. It’s a decent enough book to take a break from heavier thrillers. This was more of a cozy mystery than a thriller in my opinion.

When Cyra’s sister is murdered by a serial killer, she doesn’t trust the police to find the killer. Hearing rumors of a support group for local serial killers, she goes undercover to infiltrate the group and find her sister’s murderer.

The plot of this one is really genius and the content backed it up. At first I kept getting the killers mixed up but they became unique as I got to know them through their point of views. I loved the main character and how the reader learns more about her as time goes by. There are definitely a few twists coming so buckle up!

“This was a nest of monster; one she’d willingly climbed into.”

Serial Killer Support Group comes out 3/18.

OMG, like, okay, Serial Killer Support Group? I was so ready for something totally out there, and, like, wow, it delivered… sort of. So, Cyra Griffin is basically on this revenge mission after her sister, Mira, gets killed by a serial killer. But, like, instead of, IDK, letting the police handle it, she decides to infiltrate a support group for serial killers?!? Girl, what?

The premise is SO wild, right? I was, like, super intrigued. But here’s the thing: I wanted to love it. I really did. But the characters? Yawn. They felt so flat, even the serial killers, who should’ve been, like, super creepy or, IDK, interesting at least? But nope, they were more like “I live in my mom’s basement and pretend to be scary” vibes.

And Cyra? I mean, from page one, I was like, girl, no. She just didn’t click for me. Like, I’m all for a strong, revenge-driven FMC, but she just felt… bleh. But I’ll give credit where it’s due: the twist at the end? I was like, no way. That part? Totally surprising and actually made me keep going to the end.

So, yeah, while the book’s concept was like 👏 chef’s kiss 👏, the execution didn’t quite hit the mark for me. It was unique, for sure, and the dark, twisted humor had its moments, but if you’re expecting to be totally hooked, like, lower those expectations a bit, okay?

Four stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐. I mean, it’s worth a read if you’re into weird and dark thrillers, but just don’t expect too much realism—because, hello, serial killers with snack time?

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

First, I wish to thank Netgalley, Publisher Crooked Lane Books and Author Saratoga Schaefer for providing me with an advanced reader copy.

A support group for serial killers?! Yes, count me in. This was the first thought I had when I discovered this title.

Cyra recently lost her sister Mira to a devastating murder, leading Cyra to search for her sister's killer. One day, she received a lead from a friend and runs with it. She discover a support for serial killers. Yes, serial killers...

The character development, not only for Cyra, the main character, but for all the bi-characters was fantastic. Their development was clear throughout the story and their parts, comments and personalities made the experience to the success it was.

Personally, this was a 5 star read for me from the beginning to end. It was an easy read, even when the plot was plotting and I understood what was going on. In true fashion, I thought I knew who the killer was at abt 40%, but when it all was revealed, I was surprised at how well build-up in the background had been.

I am excited for this book to come out on the marked and for others to experience the same joy I did! Again, thank you for the ARC!

Well, you can at least say the author is not playing hide the ball here. This is about…exactly what it says.

Cyra Griffin’s younger sister Mira was murdered by a serial killer (or so the police believe. She thinks. Which is problem number one, right off the bat. But wait. Because more to come.) Howevet, the police aren’t doing much to find him (because police always sit on their hands with serial murder), so Cyra, with her grand total of zero experience in anything useful takes on the investigation herself. As you would do.

Using insider information she obtains from a friend with access to the police files Cyra manages to infiltrate a support group for serial killers. Because, yeah, that strikes me as a group that would like to share feelings. And meet. With snacks. I kid you not. And the manner in which she gets in is so ridiculous that if you want to throw the book across the room at this point, please, feel free (only if it’s a real book, not if it’s on your phone or a tablet, though. I mean, if you break one of those, how are you going to access the dark web while you drink your morning coffee, because it is, apparently, very easy to do.)

Can Cyra stay alive and find Mira’s killer? Because, he would just HAVE to be in this group, right? Do you care? Are you secretly hoping Cyra gets killed by one of these killers because it’s no more than she deserves? Are all of these killers the worst killers ever? Aren’t they probably just losers who live in their mom’s basement who are cosplaying serial killers and then THEY are going to get killed by a serial killer?

Look, everyone involved in the mess is dumber than the last one, not quite as stupid as the next. I would be a better serial killer and detective and snack bringer than all of these people. I beg of you not to waste your precious time with this.