The first book in this thrilling, terrifying series by New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga is perfect for fans of Dexter. It was a beautiful day. It was a beautiful field.Except for the body.Jazz is a likable teenager. A charmer, some might say.But he’s also the son of the world’s most infamous serial killer, and for Dear Old Dad, “Take Your Son to Work Day” was year-round. Jazz has … Old Dad, “Take Your Son to Work Day” was year-round. Jazz has witnessed crime scenes the way cops wish they could–from the criminals’ point of view.
And now, even though Dad has been in jail for years, bodies are piling up in the sleepy town of Lobo’s Nod. Again.
In an effort to prove murder doesn’t run in the family, Jazz joins the police in the hunt for this new serial killer. But Jazz has a secret–could he be more like his father than anyone knows?
From acclaimed author Barry Lyga comes a riveting thriller about a teenager trying to control his own destiny in the face of overwhelming odds.
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Probably my favorite read of all time! This book has stayed with me for YEARS!
Loved this book. Read it in four days. Couldn’t put it down. Jasper is the son of a serial killer. So when murders begin to happen in town police begin to suspect him. He ends up helping the police with the hunt. Was so good had to read the next two books in the series.
One of my all time favorite books. Diverse and entertaining. It got me hooked on YA thrillers.
9.7/10
an addicting, exhilerating read from start to finish. i read a short story about jasper before i read this book, which left me a little confused. however, this book was so good i quickly got over any confusion. i experienced all the emotions jasper did. howie, although a cliche, was probably my favorite character.
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I Hunt Killers is an exceptional read for those who like crime thrillers. If you are into researching serial killers then this book is for you. The story is filled with foreshadowing and mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat as you try to piece together the puzzle of who is committing the murders in Lobo’s Nod. I read this book my junior …
This one was actually very interesting and reminded me a lot of the tv show Prodigal Son. Jazz was an written so well. He grew up watching his father murder over 100 people and he will never be the same. We get inside his head and see his struggles of thinking he’s just like his father, his guilt for not stopping his father sooner, and being too …
I hat reading but this is THE best book I have ever read
A great book with seriously twisted characters but still very relatable (to teens). It kept me interested enough to lose sleep to find out what was going to happen next…a sign of a good thriller. Job well done!
I really enjoyed this one! jasper was the son of a famous serial killer and was a witness of his fathers wicked ways and every now and then can hear his father in his head. Instead of following his disturbing thoughts he gets every now and then he decides to use to it capture a new serial killer who’s copying his fathers technique when killing his …
Every few books I read I pause with a thriller. This time with a book by Barry Lyga I came to because of some of the recommendations I received.
Jazz is the son of one of the country’s most famous serial murderers. He has psychological problems with which he tries to cope while helping the local sheriff who is chasing a serial killer operating in …
I loved how the characters and story was built