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Killer Instinct

Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Killer Instinct

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

Book Brief

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Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Killer Instinct

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

375

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-17 years

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Super Short Summary

In Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, a teen named Cassie becomes involved with a special FBI program designed for young profilers with exceptional abilities. While working with this team, Cassie faces a series of challenging cases and personal dilemmas, testing her skills and pushing her to understand the complexities of human behavior and criminal investigation.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.3

162,951 ratings

87%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is praised for its engaging plot and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the suspenseful narrative and clever twists that keep them guessing. However, some find the pacing uneven and the resolution slightly predictable. Overall, it's an exciting read for fans of psychological thrillers and young adult fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Killer Instinct?

Readers who enjoy Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes are likely drawn to suspenseful, fast-paced YA thrillers. Fans of One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus or The Naturals series will appreciate the strong characters and intricate plot twists. These readers savor psychological depth intertwined with mystery.

4.3

162,951 ratings

87%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

375

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-17 years

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