Books like I hunt killers by Barry Lyga
Jazz has learned the shadowy art of killing from his notorious father, the infamous serial killer known as "Dear Old Dad." At 17, Jazz believes he has a conscience strong enough to fight his inherited impulses and right his father's wrongs. Determined, he takes a clandestine role with the local police force to trap the town’s newest murderer, "The Impressionist," navigating the deadly world of homicide while wrestling with his own dark legacy.
In this tense, teen‑focused mystery, Jazz’s journey probes the nature of violence, the bonds of family, and the thin line between victim and perpetrator.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Barry Lyga
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