Review, Serial Killers Club

If one were asked to sum up The Serial Killers Club in one word it would have to be clever with a capital “C”. We get a glimpse into the dynamics of a wonderfully crazy group of individuals who all have the hobby of killing in common. The lead character “Dougie” draws us into the story as, seeking acceptance by a group, he unknowingly joins a club of murderers by assuming the identity of a famous serial killer who he killed in self defense. After the initial shock and unsavory experience of his first meeting with the group, Dougie soon feels at home with his companions and looks forward to their meetings. You could say, he would kill to remain part of the group. It isn’t until he is confronted by a federal agent who has evidence against him, that Dougie has some tough decisions to make...foremost….kill the rest of the “club” or face the death penalty himself.

Written as a dark comedy, The Serial Killers Club, contains some very gruesome scenes that are made quite palatable by the comic relief that is never too far ahead in the story. Povey does an excellent job of fleshing out the characters and making them “real” to the reader. There is even a touch of romance in the air as Dougie seemingly falls in love with a fellow club member. We see the vulnerable side of some of the more unsavory people society has to offer and their overriding need to “belong” somewhere.