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 … 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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Their books together are all good!
As with all,of Patterson’s books, they read so fast, as does this one. I can never quite figure out who done it until the very end no matter how hard I try. Thoroughly enjoyable book.
Thought this was a great read! As usual, Patterson is at his best.
Fantastic as all PATTERSON’s
Good book, enjoyed reading it!
This Patterson book has a haunting narrator. You want him to discover the killer before his card gets dealt.
A good read – but not the page Turner you would expect from Patterson!
I love it, well written, not a simple book which was great and very entertaining in the suspense, after finishing wanted to read more by these authors. Cheers
Fantastic read. Hope to see more with these characters
Good characters, modern people, good who dunit
Couldn’t put it down
The best Patterson ever – and I’m a fan!
Like all of Mofina’s books, a lot of time spent on setting the scene – people, environment, etc. But, a fascinating tale of two serial killers – one active and one dormant – acting out their anger at women by recreating the Inquisition. The killers were uncovered and thwarted by a rookie reporter, highly improbable, but still a fun read.
The James Patterson you fell in love with way back when emerged in this story. It captured my attention and held it to the very end. A great page turner. If you have become tainted with all the co-authors, this is a definite yes!!
I didn’t like the book and didn’t finish it. The main character was gay. I didn’t know this or would never have bought the book. It seems like the authors are trying to push this down our throats. Also their liberal ideals.
I totally enjoyed this book. It really kept me going, a real page turner!!
Still reading but will say it’s not one of his better works. Would still recommend reading it.
Great reading. Unpredictable, fast moving, some humor, some gore. Everything you need from a good murder mystery.
I loved the main 2 characters and their interaction. James Paterson books with another author always have very good plots. This book keeps your interest and whenever I thought I had figures it out, the plot went in another vein.
Many suspects, exciting finish