The Death Club By Caroline Peckham -

It combines elements of mafia and cartel fiction with a "sprinkle of psychopathy".

The story follows , a woman who describes herself as a "broken toy" born of violence. After running from a dark past, she finds herself entangled with three dangerous men: Niall: A serial killer who "bought" her. Mateo: A tortured man Niall keeps locked in his basement.

This series has crossovers with other Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti works, such as the Darkmore Penitentiary series. Content Warnings Readers should be prepared for intense themes, including: Graphic violence and torture. Abduction and mental illness. A major cliffhanger at the end of the first book. The Death Club by Caroline Peckham

A "wicked sinner" from Brooklyn's past whom she previously abandoned. Key Themes & Tropes

Both the heroine and the male leads are described as unhinged, psychopathic, or "batshit crazy," creating a dynamic where they relish in each other's darkness. It combines elements of mafia and cartel fiction

While the book contains heavy violence, blood, and gore, it is also noted for its dark humor and "side-splittingly" funny moments. Reading Order & Connection Dead Men Walking Duet: The Death Club Society of Psychos

by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti is the first book in the Dead Men Walking duet. It is a dark, reverse harem romance set within the "United States of Anarchy" universe. Core Premise Mateo: A tortured man Niall keeps locked in his basement

The book features a polyamorous relationship (3+ people) with explicit "open door" content.