The Serial Killer Support Network by DB Stephens review

About The Book

Book: The Serial Killer Support Network
Author: DB Stephens
Standalone or Series: Book 2 in the Secret Vigilante series
Publisher: One More Chapter
Publication Date (UK): 24th April 2026

My Review

This is the second book in the Secret Vigilante series. Can you read them out of order/as standalones? Yes, yes you can. See, I know what the first cover looks like. I own both. I have commented on friends’ reviews of the first. But I had my Kobo library ordered by my most recently purchased and in the heat this all went out of my mind. I was 48% through book two before I realised. Oops. So yes, I can confirm it does a very good job of filling in the backstory!

That being said if you haven’t read the first one I would recommend doing so. Although you are brought up to speed flawlessly, I can imagine it’s a great story and one worth reading for the full characterisation, flavour and details.

The Serial Killer Support Network features a killer named The Caretaker, who focuses on the victims of domestic violence. The vigilante has an interesting sense of justice. Regardless of whether the abuse is physical or mental, the Caretaker will happily claim a life as the price to pay.

Also in the forefront is the support group for those affected by domestic violent, who meet regularly to support each other. This group includes some key characters from the first book.

It’s been around six months since the Caretaker first emerged and now he’s back. DS Sophie Salam is heading up the task force, she has an interesting theory about the Caretaker that she is keeping close to her chest as she struggles for undeniable proof. The investigation doesn’t have her undivided attention however as some pretty serious personal issues arise to contend with.

This is a great book, it’s got a dark premise and strong characters that you will instantly warm to. There is a third book in the series, which is due to be published in February 2027 and I will say that The Serial Killer Support Network does have a cliffhanger ending… It’s definitely worth reading but if you want to get a resolution sooner, are not a fan of cliffhangers or don’t have the best memory then you may want to wait to read them in succession!