Raised by a Killer

Raised By A Killer

by Sea Caummisar

The story of a daughter being raised by a single father, who happens to be a serial killer.

As the series progresses, Deicide will grow older.

In this thrilling third book, experience the sights, smells and sounds through the eyes of sixteen-year-old Deicide.

A surprise visit from an uncle that Deicide didn't know existed sparks a whirlwind of family events.

With each book, Deicide will grow older, giving us an inside look at how her life has been affected by her upbringing.

Warning: Graphic scenes that may disturb some readers.

Genres: Horror, Adult, Fiction

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2021

About the author

Enter the dark mind of Sea Caummisar.
Sea Caummisar is a horror author specializing in extreme horror and splatterpunk. Titles include the Deadly Reality TV Series, Verdict Realty, Games and many more. When she is not writing, she is usually busy reading. If you want to keep up with what she is reading or writing you can follow her on Goodreads. She loves hearing from her readers on Facebook and Twitter.

Reviews

[John The Crippledgimp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well this series just keeps getting more and more twisted. I am really liking this series and will dive into the next one. My only complaint is that this series so far doesn't have as much violence and gore that I've been expecting but trust me when I say that there are plenty of triggers in this story. Sea Caummisar is such a great writer that the characters and the story still keep me turning pages and wondering what is going to happen next. 4 stars on this one. I'm hoping the violence is amped up in the next one.

[The_5ft_reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

well this family just got more messed up and twisted 😂 looking forward to see where this story is going!

[Tamra Alger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sea is going on a wacky turn with this book. First off ...TW this poor damn dog and cat. D is becoming quite the psycho and now she is hanging out with some extremely psychotic people to say the least. Not much more to say about this one and even though I gave this a 4 star it was a 4.5 for me ...I am interested in seeing where this goes since D has run away from home and is now part of a particular crowd ..

...on to #4...

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I find Decide very confusing in this book. She’s suppose to be sweet 16 but yet at times she acts like she’s 30 and know it all. From her background and how she grew up it makes sense that she’s no longer sweet 16 naive girl. The author can’t seem to make up her mind if she wants her innocence or an adult who knows it all. One minute she’s like doing all teenage delinquent stuff the next she’s like acting dumb of what’s that?! Errrr doesn’t make sense take a side it’s very confusing. I found this volume a bit weird and didn’t enjoy her life very much. Hope the next one is better

[Beki · Rating 1 out of 5]

I knew this series was going to be a 'curiosity killed the cat' type until I reached my limit and didn't continue. Well, the cat (and the dog) sure were killed, the incest and sex cult arrived, and I am done with this series.

[Mia-Soon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book feels like its written by a 15 year old cringey, edgy teen on Tumblr back in the day.
It feels as if the author went "hmmm... How many crazy jaw dropping over the top things can I fit into one book". I definitely had a look on my face while reading a lot of this book unlike the other 2.
I think it's kind of insane how her dad went from shoving her in dog cages and burning her and severely abusing her, to her sneaking out and kind of doing whatever she wants? It was crazy going from her dad being so awful to ALMOST A TINY BIT likable? Especially when she's a teenager, the time when your child is most likely to make stupid decisions and rebel.
Lastly, her inner dialogue pisses me off. Does she need to ask just a string of 20 questions every page?
Am I going to finish reading all of them still? Yes....

[Suzanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

unsure if I will keep going with this series because seriously wtffffff

[Bailey Sparaco · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one wasn’t as dark and had more of a plot to it, but it was very just meh. I like how the author adds in thoughts from the fmc, but it definitely didn’t sound like thoughts from a 16 year old. Felt very young and immature. Curious how it’s going to progress.

[Ashley Rae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just gets better and better…and weirder and weirder.

[Cocolici · Rating 4 out of 5]

⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This book is NOT for everyone. Please take the trigger warnings seriously before reading. ⚠️

If the previous books were about survival and realization, Age 16 is about evolution. Sea Caummisar takes the "coming-of-age" trope and douses it in gasoline. Deicide isn't just a victim anymore, she is a teenager carving out her own twisted identity in the shadow of her father's madness.

What I Loved 🖤
* The Warped "Growing Up" Seeing her navigate typical teenage milestones rebellion, secrets, seeking independence through the lens of her horrific upbringing is fascinating. She is becoming sharper, harder, and perhaps a little dangerous herself.
* Family Secrets: The introduction of the "Uncle" character throws a wrench into the already unstable dynamic between Deicide and her father, adding a layer of mystery and tension that keeps the pages turning.
* Shift in Power: At 16, Deicide is no longer the helpless toddler or the confused ten-year-old. She is starting to push back, sneak out, and test boundaries in a way that feels incredibly high-stakes given who her father is.

Verdict: A fantastic continuation that successfully pivots from "child in peril" to a dark character study of a young woman forged in fire. It sets the stage perfectly for the darker choices she will likely have to make as an adult.

[Gerhard Geick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classic Sea Caummisar.

This book is well written, but nasty. In fact, it is way more disturbing than almost anything I've read, and I've read plenty in this genre, incuding Matt Shaw and Edward Lee.

I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone I know, and wouldn't admit to reading it with half of them. Still, I'm done, done, and I'm on to the next one.

[Carol Cooper · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know why I keep doing this to myself. I just keep reading them. Even though they tear me up inside. And yeah, it says extreme horror so I'm not even surprised. I'm just pissed at myself for continuing with the series. 🤦‍♀️

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

That entire time reading I think I was saying wtf…
Sea you ma’am have a twisted mind. I see you 👀 I am absolutely addicted to this series after the third book.

Excuse me while I fly through the other 7!

[Nicki Thoirs · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a truly addicting series, I just had to know what happened next in Deicide journey!
With the addition of a cult in this story it just gets better! Looking forward to the next book, to see what Shananagains Deicide and Co will be getting up too!

[Stacey Piper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!! This series is MIND BLOWING!!! I mean what the heck am I reading?!?!!

[Madisan Kibbey · Rating 4 out of 5]

The twist had my jaw on the floor!

[Khrista Cunningham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each book is more and more messed up and crazy. I just cannot stop going to the next one!

[Paige Kohanski · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cult aspect was an interesting turn 👀 excited to see where it goes

[🐉 PrinZessBookDragon 👑🌶️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was crazy AF, I expected it but uugghh.
🚨💡 spoiler 💡🚨
We lose Tickles and Deicide loses her virginity....
This child is so confused and her life has been so rough. She s now decided she wants her dad, Pops dead and I'm with her. I cannot wait to see how this ends and I wanna see Grams gone too. I'm not a fan of 'Uncle Alec', I see why he was in prison... Now with what he's just dragged Deicide into, he needs to take his ass back....
This is so demented..... It's most certainly holding my interest..
This author's mind is so dark, she'll have you clawing your way from the hole she dumped you into.

[Alyssa Flitton · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3.5

[Natasha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Getting juicer & definitely more f*cked up as we go along! Onto the next.. 🙈
3.5 ⭐️

[Nessa · Rating 2 out of 5]

From the author afterword in Book 2 where she commented about how much she was looking forward to writing an older Deicide, I expected a lot more from this book. Instead, I thought this book was tamer than the first book. The continued inner monologue was a bad choice now that Deicide can take actions to show her thoughts. Instead, what happens goes along these lines: Person A says something. Deicide has an inner monologue about what that person just said, detailing every thing she is wondering about. Person B says something. Cue exactly the same inner monologue from Deicide. It got really frustrating. Then there were some strange inconsistencies at the end. Deicide learns that Grans didn’t want her, and proceeds to immediately disregard the 16 years of relationship she’s had with her to run off with her brother. We’re not in deep emotional character territory here (this IS splatterpunk), but if nothing really effects the main character, she’s going to get boring quickly - no matter how much the author tries to distract with gore. I’m probably going to check out the next book but this one has really lowered my expectations for the series.

[Kailyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Things are getting weird fast. I don’t think I like the cult thing?

[erica joleen · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5
fucking her brothers kinda weird man

[Danielle Tropea Dess · Rating 1 out of 5]

The Raised by a Serial Killer series has always lived in the bargain-bin basement of horror, but book three digs so deep it hits the earth’s molten core. This installment reads like Caummisar is a middle schooler doom-scrolling Wattpad at 3 a.m., chugging Red Bull, and throwing around random trigger warnings like “incest,” “cult life,” “daddy issues,” before finally just hitting publish as thy feel their sugar crash kicking in.

Calling this a plot is generous. The storyline dissolves faster than off-brand cotton candy in a rainstorm. One second it’s first person, then suddenly it’s third person, then I think we’re in second person?? My Kindle was like, “Please stop, I’m tired.”

And the shock value? Girl. Caummisar treats incest like it’s a coupon she’s determined to use before it expires. First she’s like, “Ooh is Deicide hooking up with her uncle?” and then BAM “SURPRISE! It’s actually her brother!” as if the reveal is supposed to make us clap. No ma’am. This isn’t extreme horror; this is extreme What the actual hell am I reading?

There is no reality where this book was edited. I doubt it was even reread. The plot holes are so big Deicide could fall through one and land in a better series. I’ve seen fanfiction written on cracked iPads with dying batteries that had better structure.

Finishing this book felt like a hostage situation where the only ransom was my remaining brain cells. The scariest part wasn’t the gore—it was me turning the final page and realizing I willingly chose this. Thank every deity imaginable that it was on Kindle Unlimited, because paying real money would’ve been my personal villain origin story.

And the biggest tragedy? The series could’ve been good. If Caummisar had stuck to book one’s premise and actually developed Deicide’s life instead of throwing spaghetti, incest, and random POVs at the wall to see what sticks, we might’ve had something. Instead we got the literary equivalent of a trash fire written on the back of a detention slip.

How this got published, I will never know. But I need a nap. And bleach for my brain.

[Raychel Klotz · Rating 3 out of 5]

⚠️ Trigger Warning: Graphic abuse, animal harm, cult themes

Wow. Just… wow. This series took a turn I did not see coming. If you read my last review of Books 1 & 2, you know I was seriously worried about the dog. Well… the worst happened. My jaw hit the floor and I’m still recovering.

We’re introduced to Deicide’s “uncle” fresh out of prison—who wants to reconnect with his niece. And let’s just say… he gets way too close. Close as in taking something from her that she will never get back. IYKYK. Deicide doesn’t even realize what’s happening is wrong because this is the life she’s been raised in. My heart aches for her. She deserves to know that none of this is her fault. Her life is not normal.

👀 The breaking point? Tickles. Her dog. (That moment shattered me). She runs away with her “uncle”

(🚨 Spoiler Alert 🚨 Spoiler Alert: NOT her uncle, but her half-brother—don’t even get me started on her “father”).

🔪 She ends up in a new home that’s basically a cult for people “like her,” where they eat people’s weaknesses and turn them into strength. Yes, you read that right.

This series is dark. Twisted. Unrelenting. But I can’t stop reading. If you make it to Book 3, PLEASE read the ⚠️ Trigger Warning. This one doesn’t pull punches—it hurts.

[Deanna · Rating 2 out of 5]

This installment marked a significant shift from the tone and character development of the previous books. While there is a notable time gap between the second and third book—along with a substantial age progression—I found that several characters, particularly her pops, underwent changes that felt unexpected and, at times, inconsistent. The intimidating and hardened persona he previously embodied seemed to have diminished, which made his character feel less compelling.

I understand that many events transpired off-page during the gap between books, but when such developments drastically alter the core traits of key characters, I believe some context or explanation is important to maintain continuity and reader investment.

Additionally, as someone who doesn't particularly enjoy storylines involving cults, I found the heavy focus on that element toward the end somewhat disappointing. The narrative began to feel implausible and lost some of its earlier momentum—though I fully recognize this is a work of fiction.

I do plan to continue with the next installment and remain hopeful that the series will regain its footing.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again, make sure you take the warnings very series. I’ve read enough books to know some will say it’s dark and you’re like this isn’t even kinda dark, but this book absolutely is !

Decide is 16 one of those super crucial ages in a persons life. That taste of freedom and adulthood we all wait patiently for. When most of parents allow us to go out unsupervised, date, and get into a little trouble. Life is no different for Decide.

Decide is smoking, drinking, and shacking up with a boyfriend! I honestly did not see this coming. I thought her day would be way more protective and guarded. Of course she’s sneaking out, but I still just thought from years of manipulation she would be scared. Instead she is full on rebelling and I love that for her!

“Why don’t I run? I’m old enough now. Why don’t I fight back? I’m no longer that helpless little girl. I’m a woman now.”

I absolutely did not expect the friend, the family truths, or punishment that were to come in this book. My heart broke a little, but by the end it all made sense. She is still only 16 and raised by a killer.

[Sharon Leung · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

This was a brilliant read, I did find some scenes hard to read but it's part of the horror and characters, so I understood it too. Also it is FICTION. I loved the characters and Alex the new character is great. He has opened a new world up to deicide, and she seems to be loving it. She's having fun, something she hasn't had a lot of in her life, but it looks like the tables are turning and she feels ready to start her own adventures. I have loved each book in this series and am excited to read the next one. Can't wait to see how things progress. Sea Caummisar is an amazing and talented writer and has a exceptional way of bringing a story to life, pulling you into a dream like state as you read along. Such a imagination that pulls out the most extreme horror stories that can pack a punch. Be warned this definitely isn't for the easily offended and can cause distress, but remember it is just a story . I'd definitely recommend though.

[Tiffani Scibilia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'll say spoilers now........

These books are definitely getting better. Am I jumping into book 4 after writing this at 1 am? Yes!
In the beginning I was truly questioning if I was going to continue this massive textbook.
It was giving me high school nonsense with a morbid dark teenager vibes, and was kinda boring. But once Alec showed up in the picture it took a turn for the better.
Killing a cat for a prank was for straight shock value imo. Mostly bc i keep seeing how the author gets back lash for the animal abuses, kinda like challenge accepted at this point.
Alec being her brother uncle is just odd but we all saw something weird coming around the corner with Alec, Grams, and pops.
Killing Tickles? Meh I feel like the dog played the role that was needed. Kept a young Deicide in her place until she needed to be pushed out in the story line. Now I will say I did not see a murderous, orgy, drug cult on the bingo card. But im here for it.