I Hunt Killers

Lyga, B. (2012). I hunt killers. New York: Little, Brown.

Summary:

When Jazz was a child his father became a famous serial killer. He was caught though by Sherriff Williams. Jazz was caring for grandmother, which helped him from going into foster care and following in his father’s footsteps. His friends try very hard to help him move on and leave the past in the past. Someone starts to kill again in the small town but thanks to Jazz he helps Sherriff catch the copy cat.

Strengths/Textbook:

The use of the characters in the story. The characters really make the story come alive. Being able to analyze their traits helps to see how complex they are. This crime novel is great. The twists and turns the author creates is surprising. 

Awards:

Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2013

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