⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I wasn’t sure this second book could live up to the Serial Killer Support Group but boy did it deliver! It picks up where the last book left, but the original support group and The Caretaker have grown into a national network seeking retribution for abused women. The chapters are mainly written from Jess’ perspective but I really liked how DS Sophie’s character and past were explored more in this book. I loved the ending…very much hoping for a book #3. Tragedy, loyalty and revenge, this book has it all.

I’ll admit it. I tend to be skeptical of sequels. This book made me rethink that stance. The Serial Killer Support Network is an outstanding follow up, but it truly shines when read after the first installment. To fully appreciate the depth of this story, starting at the beginning of the series is essential. D. B. Stephens takes the foundation built in the first book and expands it in a way that feels both thoughtful and unsettling. The story dives into the consequences of redefining justice and the system created around it. These consequences ripple across legal, moral, social, and emotional dimensions, making the narrative feel layered and complex. About a third of the way through, I was able to anticipate some of the events that would unfold. Surprisingly, that didn’t take away from the experience. Even when I saw certain moments coming, others still caught me completely off guard. I don’t cry easily, but parts of this story genuinely hit a nerve. What stood out most is how the book explores the tension between feeling like a victim of injustice, taking matters into one's own hands, and then facing the moral weight of those decisions. It’s not easy to separate those lines, and the story doesn’t try to simplify them. This continues to be a perfect book club series. There is so much here to unpack and discuss, from ethical dilemmas to emotional consequences. Even if you’re not part of a book club, this is absolutely worth picking up after finishing the first book. And honestly, I’m hoping for a third installment. There’s still more to explore, and I’m ready for it.

I really enjoyed the previous Serial Killer Support book so was delighted to receive this second one to read and review. Again DB Stephen’s has nailed it. The four original members of the support group are back with a whole network of women behind them to get a law and mentality change towards domestic violence. The Caretaker re-emerges and we also have large parts of the story from the point of view of Sophie, the investigating officer. The characters are well defined and their motivations are explained. This is a series I know I want to continue reading. Can’t wait for book number 3!