The Serial Killer Support Group

The Serial Killer Support Group

Paperback Published on: 08/05/2025
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Synopsis

The perfect revenge thriller for fans of John Marrs, A. R. Torre, Jeneva Rose and Lucinda Berry!

‘A deliciously dark, twisty turny thriller with characters who leap off the page’ John Marrs

'A book which shines a light on a frightening and often hidden world; dark, disturbing, addictive’ Jackie Kabler

Therapy just got deadly

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…

See what readers are saying about The Serial Killer Support Group

‘Has the reader on the edge of their seat screaming for justice and delivers a well-planned mid-point twist’ AJ Willis

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fast paced, gory, and dare I say empowering!'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It's a thrilling novel of friendship, loyalty, rediscovery of self and murder'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The novel is frightening and hopeful all at once as we see the underbelly of society and what good people will do in the face of adversity!'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '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!'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'With twists galore, this book gets better with the turn of each page'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It had everything you could want in a thriller book, plenty of suspense, excellent characterisation and a brilliant brunch of female leads! Can’t recommend enough! This was an easy 5 stars!'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ’This was such a wild ride! I'm still in shock after putting the book down. I loved the unexpected twists and turns. I had so many ideas of who The Caretaker was, and boy, was I wrong'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The book leaves the reader pondering what they would do if they were in the same situation and if two wrongs make a right'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A powerful exploration of social injustice and the desire for revenge’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Clever, cathartic, and wickedly satisfying, this book earns every one of its five stars. Read it with the lights on'

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008697464
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 24 mm
  • Weight: 260g
  • Languages: English

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The Serial Killer Support Group
Great, Twisty Thriller!
Jess Pendle starts to attend a women's support group for survivors of domestic abuse. She not only finds a new network of support, she finds trust, friends... READ MORE
KDub27
The Serial Killer Support Group
What a nailbiter
This book got me back into reading. I’ll surprise that how quickly I’ve got hooked in and just kept reading ferociously because I needed to find out what w... READ MORE
Kallistheni Papadopoulos
The Serial Killer Support Group
Gripping!
After seeing review after review calling this book unputdownable, I couldn’t resist. And wow, were they right. I was hooked. This is one of the most grippi... READ MORE
Sarah
The Serial Killer Support Group
When police can't help you, who will? Gripping and well written.
I am drawn to novels where abusers get their just deserts. The Serial Killer Support Group dishes it up, if you'll forgive the awful pun. When Jess Pend... READ MORE
Fiona Bric
The Serial Killer Support Group
A great read!
Jess is an abusive relationship with Lewis and it’s steadily getting worse . It comes to a violent end and Jess has to attend hospital for her injuries , ... READ MORE
Zoe Hitchen
The Serial Killer Support Group
Great thriller!
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 ... READ MORE
PRISCILLA JOSSELYN
The Serial Killer Support Group
Great start to a new series
I love a good serial killer book and I wasn't disappointed with this one. This book deals with domestic violence, control and coercion so if this is a tri... READ MORE
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The Serial Killer Support Group
The Serial Killer Support Group by D.B. Stephens
When Jess Pendle arrives at A&E with her boyfriend, Lewis, by her side she realises that they, as a couple, have reached a new low. Lewis has gradually bec... READ MORE
@damppebbles
The Serial Killer Support Group
Great book!
This was a really good thriller that had a lot of twists and turns, and some good ol' fashion vigilante justice. I think the author has done a commendable ... READ MORE
Chelsea Kauppinen
The Serial Killer Support Group
Stunning and Addictive.
Astonishingly Brilliant and hugely addictive. I binge read this thrilling tale in one sitting as I could not and WOULD NOT put it down. The story is craf... READ MORE
whosatthedoor
The Serial Killer Support Group
Hard to put down!
I picked this up thinking I'd just read a couple of chapters & ended up reading the whole book in one go. The police have failed women who have suffered... READ MORE
Kelly.m
The Serial Killer Support Group
A Clever Revenge Thriller
4.25 ⭐️ Loved this twisty psychological crime thriller, drew me in, had me hooked and gave me that satisfied feeling at the end. The writing was clever an... READ MORE
Tara Brown
The Serial Killer Support Group
Gripping
Wow! What a read! It took very little time for this one to get me hooked and I could hardly put it down to sleep. Pacy, disturbing, gripping - what more... READ MORE
Barbara Scott Emmett
The Serial Killer Support Group
Four stars!
The Secret Book Review
The Serial Killer Support Group
entertaining
It took me a bit to get into it and then I enjoyed it. However, I did notice a change between the first half and the second. Whereas I could sympathise ... READ MORE
june.reads
The Serial Killer Support Group
An enjoyable story.
When Jess ends up in hospital due to the domestic violence from her partner, Lewis, she manages to let a doctor know that it was him who caused her injurie... READ MORE
Dee Groocock
The Serial Killer Support Group
Quest for Justice
This book was everything I wanted from the title. It is a thoughtful story, not only about murder but the Quest for justice making you think how poor our c... READ MORE
E Meadows
The Serial Killer Support Group
Great premise
3.5 As a mystery thriller fan, how could I resist that title? It’s certainly tantalising. Jess Pendle has been determined that she will not be a victim of... READ MORE
Celia Short
The Serial Killer Support Group
Who Is "The Caretaker"?
3.5 stars rounded down The support group was supposed to be a chance to meet like-minded women and receive therapy in the wake of the terrible crimes co... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
The Serial Killer Support Group
Serial Killer Support Group
2.5 start rounded down. I really don't know where to start with reviewing this book. I guess I'll mention first that, in line with both how it ended, alon... READ MORE
Ashrae
The Serial Killer Support Group
You won'e be disappointed with this one
I was so excited to receive a copy of this book because of the title alone. I thought this would be just up my street and I wasn’t disappointed. Jess Pend... READ MORE
Michelle De Alwis
The Serial Killer Support Group
A solid thriller
I’m a big fan of this author’s books and this is my favourite so far. Jess has had enough of the physical abuse by her partner and through a referral jo... READ MORE
Richard  Coupland
The Serial Killer Support Group
Everything isn’t as it seems…
Okay from the title I actually thought it was going to be a kinda dark comedy or a support group for serial killers. Like serial killers anonymous… it’s be... READ MORE
Sakura Herrington
The Serial Killer Support Group
Great thriller!
So, I actually requested this book from NetGalley because I really wanted to buddy it with someone, so I ended up going in blind. It's not always a bad thi... READ MORE
Ellen-Arwen
The Serial Killer Support Group
Great
This book is amazing, a highly recommended novel for any mystery, crime or thriller lover. Ive never read anything by this author before this but I will be... READ MORE
Sarah Higginbottom
The Serial Killer Support Group
A must read!
I have read a few of Darren's books over the last year or two, some of his older work and some of his newer releases and honestly I am yet to come across o... READ MORE
Emily Andrews
The Serial Killer Support Group
Really enjoyed it brilliant
I read the first book, and thought it wouldn’t be as good but I actually thought this one was even better. The story was gripping from the start and kep... READ MORE
Sandie McCormack
The Serial Killer Support Group
The Serial Killer Support Group by D B O’Sullivan
The Serial Killer Support Group by Darren O’Sullivan is an interesting twist on domestic violence and how women who are the victims are able to walk away... READ MORE
Christine Rennie
The Serial Killer Support Group
A great spin on an important subject
I hadn’t realised when I requested this book that DB Stephens is a pseudonym for Darren O’Sullivan. I previously read The Players and really enjoyed it, so... READ MORE
KindigBlog
The Serial Killer Support Group
Outstanding thriller!
After suffering abuse from her boyfriend Lewis culminating in a visit to A&E on New Year’s Eve, Jess reports him to the police and plucks up the courage to... READ MORE
Joan Clapham
The Serial Killer Support Group
A must read
Just loved this and was sad when i finished it! It made such a change to read something so different. I was engrossed from the start and totally believed... READ MORE
Debra Gape
The Serial Killer Support Group
Secret Vigilante series start
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for this ARC. This is the story of four women, Jess, Hannah, Kerry and Madison, who have e... READ MORE
Beate251
The Serial Killer Support Group
Gripping from the very first page!
This had me gripped from the very first page, and if I didn’t have to adult this weekend I definitely would have finished it in one sitting! I was inve... READ MORE
Lia Warren
The Serial Killer Support Group
A good read
A tough subject involving women who have suffered domestic abuse. . A man labelled The Caretaker is dealing with men who abuse women. But who is The Care... READ MORE
Susan Hunter
The Serial Killer Support Group
Good book, different concept
A dark thriller, an interesting concept. A good read overall. I liked the characters, good depth to them. Good storyline’s for each.
Rebecca  Corcoran
The Serial Killer Support Group
A great read
This book drew me in from the first chapter. We meet Jess and her seemingly charming boyfriend, Lewis who in reality is a controlling character who regular... READ MORE
Carol Ellis
The Serial Killer Support Group
Unusual support group!
This was certainly a different take on revenge. Women standing up for themselves and taking revenge on their male partners. An unusual concept that is no... READ MORE
S Bi
The Serial Killer Support Group
The Serial Killer Support Group
Jess has to go to hospital for treatment on New Year’s Eve because her boyfriend Lewis has beaten her up again. Although she is too scared to say that her ... READ MORE
Pauline S
The Serial Killer Support Group
Insightfully written and contemporarily relevant story.
As the first book in a series, it introduces the characters and how they become involved in the support group. Insightfully written, it focuses on survivor... READ MORE
Jane Hunt
The Serial Killer Support Group
Wow!
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK/One More Chapter for my eARC. All opinions are my own. Right from the beginning I was hooked, and the short ch... READ MORE
Kelpharm
The Serial Killer Support Group
Incredible and empowering read
Firstly, wow. This book is incredible! A support group for women who are victims of domestic abuse where the members find their abusers falling victim the... READ MORE
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The Serial Killer Support Group
Fabulous
This was a brilliant read about domestic violence, Jess who has suffered violence from her ex boyfriend joins a Support Group who talk about their experien... READ MORE
Sandie McCormack
The Serial Killer Support Group
Fantastic
I loved this, which isn’t surprising as I loved the authors work under his real name. This is a book that instantly grabs your attention, with characters y... READ MORE
Mrsbookburnee
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Review of The Serial Killer Support Group
The Serial Killer Support Group follows Jessica Pendle, a survivor of domestic abuse, who joins a support group for others in similar situations. However, ... READ MORE
Baeannereads
The Serial Killer Support Group
Gripping from the very first page!
PROS
Lia Warren
The Serial Killer Support Group
Gripping
Wow! What a read! It took very little time for this one to get me hooked and I could hardly put it down to sleep. Pacy, disturbing, gripping - what more... READ MORE
Barbara Scott Emmett
The Serial Killer Support Group
Great new series
The Serial Killer Support Group captures your attention from the first to the last page. When Jess reaches her limit and gets the courage to report her ... READ MORE
Judy Odom
The Serial Killer Support Group
A gripping read
The Serial Killer Support Group is the first book in the Secret Vigilante series by British author, D B Stephens. On the last day of 2024, Jessica Pendle, ... READ MORE
Marianne Vincent