Killer Instinct

A Lesbian Thriller

De: Barbara Winkes

Narrado por: TJ Richards

From the author of the best-selling titles Secrets, and Indiscretions, comes a vigilante justice thriller....

Joanna’s career ends after she kills a murderer and fails to cover her tracks. After serving a prison sentence, she struggles to pick up the pieces. The only person from her old life still keeping in touch is Vanessa, the Internal Affairs inspector who was the lead investigator in Joanna’s case. Guilt and open questions define their tentative friendship.

When there’s a new development in one of Joanna’s old cases, she can’t stay away, even at the cost of losing everything...including Rue, the woman she’s been falling for....

Enough is enough....

©2018 Barbara Winkes (P)2025 Barbara Winkes

great author

Thrillers are not my favorite type of books, but I love Barbara Winkes' writing so much, I felt I could trust her to make it intriguing. I was right! I love her imagination.

And the narration is really good, too. The narrator isn't really using distinctive voices, but she's crystal clear, and that is very important.

Killer Instinct

This is not your typical serial killer book. This is the first book by this author I've read, or listened to, and the first book I've listened to by the narrator. The writing in this book was well done. I didn't like the main character Joanna, and she just never grew on me. But, that is completely on me and nothing to do with the writer's writing. The narrator did a good job, but she had a lot of female characters to voice and there were times that those voices bled together making it hard for me to distinguish who was speaking. Otherwise, this was a good introduction to a new to me author and narrator! I'll look for more of their work!

A captivating story about a cops journey

Barbara Winkes has crafted a compelling novel about the costs of fighting sexual predators. she has created complex, nuanced characters and tortured them with impossible scenarios. The writing is crisp. The book is a page turner. The topics tough. The scenes just graphic enough. She carefully covers the lives of her characters.

If you read tgis type of book, then this one is worth your effort.

The narration by TJ Richards is articlate and matches the story perfectly.

I did receive a free code for this audio book. The Ebook is available on Kindle unlimited.

Twisted and infused with love

This is a great read. I was hooked at the onset when the cop becomes a convicted murderer. It just gets more intense and incredible from there. To say anymore would necessitate spoilers so I encourage you to grab this novel and enjoy.

Amazing!

What a wonderful thriller/murder mystery this book turned out to be...Now I’m usually always hesitant when purchasing an audiobook just for the fact that I’m never sure if the narration will hamper the story in any way... Well I’m glad to say this wasn’t the case. TJ Richards does an outstanding job as the narrator. Which in turns kept me invested from beginning to end. As for the story and plot, it was no surprise to me how well it was written when I first read the book, but now listening to it really brings it to life. In the end, (spoilers) you kinda already know the Who when it comes to the murderers, but the motives and Why comes threw out the book as you delve into the puzzle to this particular plot. I truly believe your going to enjoy listening to the book wether you’ve read the book or not. Bravo to the Author and Narrator ... 5⭐️

Absolutely thrilling

TJ Richards bring voice into a nail bitting thrills and chills story. In this there is just a cause to save a love. Good action who get to whom first was just nail bitting. Enjoy.

I'm now a fan

I loved the storyline and the characters. The scenes are portrayed with class, and professionalism. Great narration as well. You won't be disappointed.

What a surprise gem!

I added Killer Instinct to my library a while ago and finally gave it a listen — and I’m so glad I did! Honestly, I didn’t have high expectations going in. I’ve read a lot of thrillers (Kay Scarpetta, Women’s Murder Club, etc.) and have been searching for a series with a lesbian main character that focuses on the story — not just the sex.

This book hit the mark. The plot is engaging, the writing is solid, and the main character is refreshingly real — flawed, human, and relatable. Barbara Winkes delivers exactly what I’ve been craving: a gripping story where the character’s identity is part of who she is, not the whole plot.

If you’re looking for a smart, well-paced thriller with depth and representation, give this one a shot. I’ll definitely be looking for more from this author!

Enjoyed this read

I enjoyed the escape into this story. I both enjoyed and missed some of the depth into the serial killers worls and suspense of characters in the throws of being with the serial killer. Even getting more depth from the side of the serial killer.

in general though. it was a wonderful experience to identify with the characters in a suspense novel. it was my first experience in doing so and now I thirst for more!

Loved it!

Crime stories are usually my thing. I saw a recommendation in one of my FB groups and figured I try it. So happy I did. Good story with good narration.