Instinct by James Patterson
My fourteenth book for ljbookbingo is Instinct by James Patterson for the One Word Title square found here.
Dr. Dylan Reinhart wrote the book on criminal behavior. Literally--he's a renowned, bestselling Ivy League expert on the subject. When a copy of his book turns up at a gruesome murder scene--along with a threatening message from the killer--it looks like someone has been taking notes. Elizabeth Needham is the headstrong and brilliant NYPD Detective in charge of the case who recruits Dylan to help investigate another souvenir left at the scene--a playing card. Another murder, another card--and now Dylan suspects that the cards aren't a signature, they're a deadly hint--pointing directly toward the next victim. As tabloid headlines about the killer known as "The Dealer" scream from newsstands, New York City descends into panic. With the cops at a loss, it's up to Dylan to hunt down a serial killer unlike any the city has ever seen. Only someone with Dylan's expertise can hope to go inside the mind of a criminal and convince The Dealer to lay down his cards. But after thinking like a criminal--could Dylan become one? ~Amazon book description
I could've used the turned into a tv show square but I already have a book in mind for that one, so I decided to use the one word title instead. I first became aware of the book after checking out the show also called Instinct. I really enjoyed the show, although I will be the first to admit some of the episodes are a bit rough. But what really makes the show are the characters especially Dylan and his husband Andy, called Tracy in the book, they are the picture of sweet domesticity and you can feel how in love they are with each other. They are the same in the book. Lizzie in both the book and the tv is a well rounded and such an awesome character. I love the way her and Dylan play off each other as they try to hunt down a serial killer. The mystery is intriguing, and the book is well paced. I was severely disappointed that the author never wrote anymore with these characters as I was really hoping this was the first in a series. But at least the tv show was renewed so I will get to spend more time with them. I highly recommended it!!
Life has still been very busy. I keep hoping for it all to settle down but this might just be the new normal. My sister is trying to pressure me into going on a church retreat with her. She is very strong willed and doesn't like to take no for an answer. I love my sister but I really do not want to go. But I feel like I can't just say no, I have to come up with a reason that would be acceptable other then I do not want to. Like how it is at an inconvenient time or time off of work would be difficult. In reality it is because I severely disagree with some of the tenets of the church that is hosting it(they are ultraconservative and very closed minded), but I definitely can't tell her that because I don't want to start an argument. I hate confrontation and unfortunately my sister tends to thrive on it. So I will have to tread lightly. I want to spend time with my sister but somewhere else, maybe I can suggest an alternative.
How are you guys doing?
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Dr. Dylan Reinhart wrote the book on criminal behavior. Literally--he's a renowned, bestselling Ivy League expert on the subject. When a copy of his book turns up at a gruesome murder scene--along with a threatening message from the killer--it looks like someone has been taking notes. Elizabeth Needham is the headstrong and brilliant NYPD Detective in charge of the case who recruits Dylan to help investigate another souvenir left at the scene--a playing card. Another murder, another card--and now Dylan suspects that the cards aren't a signature, they're a deadly hint--pointing directly toward the next victim. As tabloid headlines about the killer known as "The Dealer" scream from newsstands, New York City descends into panic. With the cops at a loss, it's up to Dylan to hunt down a serial killer unlike any the city has ever seen. Only someone with Dylan's expertise can hope to go inside the mind of a criminal and convince The Dealer to lay down his cards. But after thinking like a criminal--could Dylan become one? ~Amazon book description
I could've used the turned into a tv show square but I already have a book in mind for that one, so I decided to use the one word title instead. I first became aware of the book after checking out the show also called Instinct. I really enjoyed the show, although I will be the first to admit some of the episodes are a bit rough. But what really makes the show are the characters especially Dylan and his husband Andy, called Tracy in the book, they are the picture of sweet domesticity and you can feel how in love they are with each other. They are the same in the book. Lizzie in both the book and the tv is a well rounded and such an awesome character. I love the way her and Dylan play off each other as they try to hunt down a serial killer. The mystery is intriguing, and the book is well paced. I was severely disappointed that the author never wrote anymore with these characters as I was really hoping this was the first in a series. But at least the tv show was renewed so I will get to spend more time with them. I highly recommended it!!
Life has still been very busy. I keep hoping for it all to settle down but this might just be the new normal. My sister is trying to pressure me into going on a church retreat with her. She is very strong willed and doesn't like to take no for an answer. I love my sister but I really do not want to go. But I feel like I can't just say no, I have to come up with a reason that would be acceptable other then I do not want to. Like how it is at an inconvenient time or time off of work would be difficult. In reality it is because I severely disagree with some of the tenets of the church that is hosting it(they are ultraconservative and very closed minded), but I definitely can't tell her that because I don't want to start an argument. I hate confrontation and unfortunately my sister tends to thrive on it. So I will have to tread lightly. I want to spend time with my sister but somewhere else, maybe I can suggest an alternative.
How are you guys doing?
This entry was originally posted at https://under-the-silk-tree.dreamwidth.org/42359.html