Books like Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Cassie Hobbes, a gifted 17‑year‑old with an uncanny ability to read people, is selected for the FBI’s Naturals program—a specialized unit for young talent in crime‑solving. As Cassie and her teammates investigate a series of serial murders, they uncover clues that point to a copycat killer intent on mimicking previous crimes.
The case forces Cassie to confront dangerous situations, including a confrontation with a disturbed killer obsessed with her mother’s death. While navigating high‑stakes investigations, she must also protect herself and her peers from threats that blur the line between profiler and victim.
Through her work, Cassie faces intense challenges—both external and personal—while striving to apply her analytical talents to bring the unseen killer to justice.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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