JENNIFER LYNN BARNES
(Book 3 of The Naturals)
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Synopsis:
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Three casinos. Three bodies. Three days.
After a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals are called in to investigate. But even with the team's unique profiling talents, these murders seem baffling: unlike many serial killers, this one uses different methods every time. All of the victims were killed in public, yet the killer does not show up on any tape. And each victim has a string of numbers tattooed on their wrist. Hidden in the numbers is a code—and the closer the Naturals come to unraveling the mystery, the more perilous the case becomes.
Meanwhile, Cassie is dealing with an equally dangerous and much more painful mystery. For the first time in years, there's been a break in her mother's case. As personal issues and tensions between the team mount, Cassie and the Naturals will be faced with impossible odds—and impossible choices.
Content:
Language: ​ A few instances of minor swearing.
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Violence: As with all of the books in the Naturals series, the story centers on brutal murders (including drowning, burning alive, and an impaled arrow). There are also stabbings and fist fights, as well as some description of these injuries and the bodies. There are mentions and discussions of past murders and serial killers, as well as some chapters from the killer's point of view that could be disturbing. Cult mentality is also a topic.
Sex: There are a few allusions to sex, as well as an instance of adultery resulting in the birth of a child. A few side relationships are focused on, as well as the relationship between the the FMC and her boyfriend (a few kisses, one scene where they kiss on a couch).
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LGBTQ: Not present
My Review: I cannot say enough about how much I love this series. The series is being rereleased with new covers in a few months, most likely due to Barnes' success with The Inheritance Games series. This series needs more recognition. Each book is unique and has great plot twists. I love all of the characters and am so excited to get to the next one!