Seventeen-year-old Cassie Hobbes has a gift for profiling people. Her talent has landed her in an elite FBI program for teens with innate crime-solving abilities, but it's also drawn the attention of dangerous killers. When a chilling copycat murderer begins targeting victims in a pattern that mirrors Dean's incarcerated father's crimes, the Naturals team is pulled into an active case that strikes terrifyingly close to home.
Forced deeper into a murderer's psyche than ever before, Cassie and her team must race against time to outsmart an enigmatic killer's brutal mind games. This isn't just about solving crimes—it's about survival. As the copycat killer gets closer to revealing his true motives and targets, every decision could be their last.
Killer Instinct combines the fast-paced action of Criminal Minds with the relatable struggles of teenage protagonists. Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers intricate plotting, shocking twists, and characters you'll root for from start to finish. The psychological tension builds with each chapter, keeping you guessing until the final page.
Whether you're a fan of crime procedurals, psychological suspense, or young adult fiction, this book delivers exactly what you crave. The Naturals series has earned critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and School Library Journal, praised for its "savvy thriller" grip and "tightly paced suspense" that keeps readers up until the wee hours.
Don't miss the second installment in this addictive series—where profiling criminals might just save your life, but getting too close could be deadly.
