The Naturals

In this gripping novel by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, celebrated for The Inheritance Games series, unresolved criminal cases flare back to life. Targeted at readers who enjoy thrilling mysteries like A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, this story introduces Cassie, a young woman with an uncanny ability to read and understand people by piecing together minute details. Although she never fully embraced this talent, everything changes when the FBI involves her in a top-secret initiative looking to utilize extraordinary teenagers to solve notorious cold cases. Cassie is swept into a world where she not only tackles unsolved crimes but also joins a household of teenagers with equally remarkable skills. As she integrates into this specialized FBI program, she quickly learns that there's far more at stake than simply closing cold cases. As a new threat emerges, it becomes apparent that nothing is truly as it appears, and danger is always lurking just around the corner. Battling an elusive murderer, Cassie and her fellow Naturals are thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Their survival hinges on honing and employing their unique abilities to outwit the perpetrator. The tale combines intense suspense and a touch of psychological insight, with Barnes creating an electrifying narrative described by Ally Carter, a fellow New York Times bestselling author, as "Criminal Minds for the YA world." With its smart, tough protagonists, being marked as 'Born FBI' has never been more demanding or thrilling.