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Cold cases are heating up in this intense, addictive thriller—an absolute must-read for fans of shows like Criminal Minds and gripping books like A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. From Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games, comes The Naturals, an electrifying psychological thriller that will captivate readers with its relentless suspense, compelling twists, and just the right amount of romance.

Cassie is a seventeen-year-old girl with an extraordinary gift: she can expertly read people’s smallest details and quickly determine who they are and what motivates them. But she’s never treated her abilities as anything more than a quirk— until the day the FBI shows up at her door. They’re running a ground-breaking, top-secret initiative that recruits gifted teens to help solve notorious unsolved cases, and they need Cassie’s unique talents.

Eager yet cautious, Cassie soon finds herself living among other teens whose abilities are just as special—and just as dangerous—as her own. But nothing is as it seems within the Naturals program. When a new, ruthless murderer starts claiming victims, the stakes skyrocket, and the teens must put their skills to the ultimate test. Caught up in a deadly game of cat and mouse, Cassie and the other Naturals must rely on each other—and their peculiar abilities—to survive.

In the vein of The Mentalist and Pretty Little Liars, Barnes delivers a heart-pounding thriller filled with unexpected revelations, chilling suspense, fascinating psychological drama, and unforgettable characters.

Praise for The Naturals:

“The Naturals is like Criminal Minds crafted specifically for young adults, and I adored every single page.” —Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling author

“[A] tightly woven suspense novel guaranteed to keep readers awake late into the night.” —VOYA (starred review)

“A sharp thriller that immediately pulls readers into its mystery.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This is definitely a stay-up-all-night-to-finish kind of read, and it delivers every step of the way.” —Publishers Weekly

“An action-packed series starter, brimming with twists and turns that even psychic readers won’t predict.” —Booklist

Follow every riveting chapter of The Naturals series in the full set of novels including The Naturals, Killer Instinct, All In, Bad Blood, and the companion e-novella, Twelve.

Also, don’t miss Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ bestselling The Inheritance Games saga. The ideal reading sequence is: The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, The Brothers Hawthorne, The Grandest Game, Games Untold, and Glorious Rivals.

Looking for more? Dive into Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ Debutantes duet—Little White Lies and Deadly Little Scandals—and explore The Lovely and the Lost.