Instinct (previously published as Murder Games)
Instinct by James Patterson is a reprint edition published by Grand Central Publishing on February 20, 2018, featuring 368 pages in English. This novel follows Dr. Dylan Reinhart, a renowned expert in criminal behavior, who teams up with NYPD Detective Elizabeth Needham to track down a serial killer known as “The Dealer.” When a copy of Dylan’s book appears at a murder scene alongside a threatening message, the investigation takes a chilling turn as they uncover a pattern linked to playing cards left at each crime scene.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of criminal psychology and the urgency of a police procedural. As the story unfolds, the duo navigates the panic gripping New York City, with Dylan’s expertise becoming crucial in understanding the mind of the killer. The novel intertwines elements of mystery, suspense, and crime, offering insights into the investigation while exploring themes related to LGBTQ+ issues. Instinct presents a thrilling exploration of the chase for justice against a backdrop of urban tension and psychological intrigue.
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A criminal behavior expert teams up with an NYPD detective to track down a criminal in the novel that inspired the hit CBS TV series starring Alan Cumming.
Dr. Dylan Reinhart wrote the book on criminal behavior. Literally: he’s a renowned, bestselling Ivy League expert on the subject. When a copy of his book turns up at a gruesome murder scene-along with a threatening message from the killer-it looks like someone has been taking notes.
Elizabeth Needham is the headstrong and brilliant NYPD Detective in charge of the case who recruits Dylan to help investigate another souvenir left at the scene: a playing card. Another murder, another card. . . and now Dylan suspects that the cards aren’t a signature; they’re a deadly hint pointing directly toward the next victim.
As tabloid headlines about the killer known as “The Dealer” scream from newsstands, New York City descends into panic. With the cops at a loss, it’s up to Dylan to hunt down a serial killer unlike any the city has ever seen. Only someone with Dylan’s expertise can hope to go inside the mind of a criminal and convince The Dealer to lay down his cards. But after thinking like a criminal, could Dylan become one?
A heart-pounding novel of suspense more shocking than any tabloid true crime story, Instinct introduces the next unforgettable character from the imagination of James Patterson, the world’s #1 bestselling author.
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