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Killer Instinct

Instinct • Book 2

by James Patterson, Howard Roughan

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

4.26 ABR Score (11.9K ratings)
★ 4.01 Goodreads (10.4K) ★ 4.52 Audible (1.4K)
7h 27m Released 2019 Thriller

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Ballerini delivers this NYC terror thriller with the kind of coiled urgency that makes a 7-hour runtime feel like a missed exit.

  • Great if you want: a brainy detective duo racing against a ticking clock
  • Listening experience: propulsive and tense — built for uninterrupted listening sessions
  • Narration: Ballerini's crisp cadence suits Dylan's sharp, analytical voice perfectly
  • Skip if: post-9/11 terror plots feel too close for entertainment

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About This Audiobook

Dr. Dylan Reinhart finds himself pulled back into the dangerous world of criminal investigation when a horrific terrorist attack rocks New York City. Partnering once again with Detective Elizabeth Needham, the psychology professor must navigate both external threats and the shadows of his own mysterious past as they hunt a calculating killer. When Elizabeth's heroic actions during the crisis thrust her into the media spotlight, she becomes a target herself, forcing the duo to race against time before the sociopathic mastermind strikes again. The investigation challenges everything Dylan knows about criminal psychology as they face an adversary who defies conventional profiling.

Edoardo Ballerini delivers a masterful performance that elevates this high-stakes thriller through his nuanced character work and precise pacing. His ability to distinguish between Dylan's analytical voice and Elizabeth's street-smart determination creates distinct personalities that listeners can easily follow through rapid dialogue exchanges. Ballerini's measured delivery builds tension effectively during psychological cat-and-mouse sequences while maintaining clarity during complex plot revelations. The audio format particularly enhances the story's psychological elements, as Ballerini's subtle vocal shifts capture the mental chess match between hunter and hunted with compelling immediacy.