Name: I Hunt Killers
Author: Barry Lyga
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Release Date: April 3, 2012 (US)
Pages: 361, Hardcover
Source: Online Audiobook Library
Rating: 5 Teacups
What if the world's worst serial killer...was your dad?
Jasper "Jazz" Dent is a likable teenager. A charmer, one 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 witnessed crime scenes the way cops wish they could—from the criminal's point of view.
And now bodies are piling up in Lobo's Nod.
In an effort to clear his name, Jazz joins the police in a hunt for a new serial killer. But Jazz has a secret—could he be more like his father than anyone knows?
[summary taken from Goodreads]
Jen's Review
In anticipation for
Halloween, I decided to pick up I Hunt Killers. I've had my eye on it for
awhile now, but I've always been hesitant to pick it up, because it's WAY out
of my comfort zone! I'm a weenie and I can never handle anything too scary.
Luckily, it had JUST enough creep factor to keep me excited and reading,
instead of pushing me away from it. I Hunt Killers was a fantastic,
bone-chilling murder mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed!
One of the many
things I loved in I Hunt Killers were the characters, especially Jazz. Jazz,
the son of the world-famous serial killer. Jazz was not bad-ass. He was not the
bravest person, but he proved to be a strong character. Even though his
thoughts wavered from time to time, he was able to overcome the bad thoughts
and stay as a good person (not kill anyone). I also freaking loved Jazz's best
friend, Howie. Howie was hilarious and kind of stupid, in a way, but also
adorable. He definitely lightened up the story when it was dark and scary. And
we can't forget Connie, Jazz's girlfriend! Connie was extremely supportive, and
unbelievably brave! Being the girlfriend of a serial killer's son? Talk about
courage. The characters were fantastic and very well done!
The next-best-thing
was the PLOT. Ahh, Barry Lyga, you are incredibly awesome! The plot for I Hunt
Killers was so intense, captivating, and gripping! I couldn't stop reading
until I knew who the new killer in Lobo's Nod was! I loved the suspicion, plot
twists, and the creepy scenes. It's suspenseful for sure, and awesome. I had no
problems with it whatsoever!
Pretty much what I'm
trying to say is: GO READ THIS BOOK. If you're a fan of Pretty Little Liars
(without the romance-y part), creepy and spine-tingling emotions, this is THE
book for you! Even if you don't like that area of YA, I'd still give it a shot!
This one surprise me, to say in the least. Outstanding!
Audiobook Review: SO GOOD. I so so so recommend
the audio! Of course, it's narrated by a male and it's just perfect for the
voice of Jazz! It definitely adds to the story, and it's flawless. 5 teacups
for the audio as well!
5 Teacups for I Hunt Killers!
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