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Killer Instinct

By: James Patterson, Howard Roughan
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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Dr. Dylan Reinhart and Detective Elizabeth Needham reunite to stop the most sinister plot against New York City since 9/11.

The murder of an Ivy League professor pulls Dr. Dylan Reinhart out of his ivory tower and onto the streets of New York, where he reunites with his old partner, Detective Elizabeth Needham. As the worst act of terror since 9/11 strikes the city, a name on the casualty list rocks Dylan's world. Is his secret past about to be brought to light?

As the terrorist attack unfolds, Elizabeth Needham does something courageous that thrusts her into the media spotlight. She's a reluctant hero. And thanks to the attention, she also becomes a prime target for the ruthless murderer behind the attack.

Dylan literally wrote the book on the psychology of murder, and he and Elizabeth have solved cases that have baffled conventional detectives. But the sociopath they're facing this time is the opposite of a textbook case. There's no time to study for the test he's about to give them. And if they fail, they die.

©2019 James Patterson and Howard Roughan (P)2019 Hachette Audio

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A Fantastic Read

Killer Instinct was exciting audio book! I rarely listen to a book in less than two days but Killer Instinct was an exception. I listened to it on three different devices ( iPad,cell phone and my Alexa Smart Device). I just couldn’t put it down. It irritated my granddaughter a little bit because I listened while I was walked my her to and from her bus stop (6 blocks) 😋. I love the author, narrator and protagonist ( go Dillon). The story-line was somewhat believable and the action was non-stop. Thanks for an exciting experience.

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ENTERTAINING!

Great story that holds your attention.
And Eduardo Ballerini is masterful! He adds
a star to anything he reads!

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Hate that there’s only 3 in the series

Love the series and the way it’s read. James never disappoints. Keeps you on edge and wanting more.

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I want more!!!

Another great dynamic duo from James Patterson and company. More more more as fast as you can!!!

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Got it all

Kept me awake. Fast paced excellent writing. Could not find politics other than current affairs in reference to some odd reviews.

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Edge of my seat

As always, this was an amazing read. I thoroughly enjoyed it to the very end

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Very Slow Start

this book has a slow start, which made it hard-to-get into, but was good after 1/4 of the way through.

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not bad but stop with the political viewpoint.

It was ok but we could have done without the homosexual part. I might have followed the character and even listened to the first story. Really, it added nothing to the story.

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Review on Killer Instinct

loved it was awesome really kept your interest also great characters was a terrific ending

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AWESOME BOOK

esp. loved narrators
Story was also very interesting.
cant wait too listen to it again!

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