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Instinct

By: James Patterson, Howard Roughan
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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Publisher's summary

A CBS TV series starring Alan Cumming - premiering January 2018.

Previously published as Murder Games.

Dr. Dylan Reinhart wrote the book on criminal behavior. Literally - he's a renowned, best-selling 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 newstands, 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 number one best-selling author.

©2017 James Patterson and Howard Roughan (P)2017 Hachette Audio
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I am a huge fan of James Patterson but I just can't follow the story

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ldctp

This was a good book expressing point stayed on point, interesting ending. I highly recommend it!

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Solid book

I found Murder Games entertaining; it kept a decent pace. The narrator did an excellent job relaying the story. I definitely recommend it if you are looking for a light read/listen.

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it was just okay the reader was excellent but the story was just okay

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sorry when it ended

I listened to this book while I was on a road trip and was wonderfully entertained.

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Wonderful quick Read as usual exactly what we know will happen with this writer! Excellent!😁

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exciting

loved it. very exciting. kept me on the edge of my seat. I could not put it down.

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Better even than the wonderful TV show.

I wish/hope these charactets would/will continue in a series. I like them even better than the terrific Harry Bosch. They are SO engaging. Will have to find out.

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Patterson is back!

I haven't read a James Patterson in awhile because I felt the quality declined. This book proves he's still got it

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Good Read

Love, love James Patterson books and that narrator Edoardo Ballerini is FANTASTIC.
Last month read Black Book by same author and narrator, great book also.

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