Instinct (previously published as Murder Games)

In "Instinct," bestselling author James Patterson weaves a gripping tale where Dr. Dylan Reinhart, a renowned expert in criminal behavior, partners with NYPD Detective Elizabeth Needham to capture a serial killer wreaking havoc in New York City. As they investigate a series of murders linked by a playing card motif, the stakes rise when Dylan realizes the cards serve as deadly clues to future victims. With the city in panic and the pressure mounting, Dylan must navigate the mind of a criminal while fearing he might become one himself.