Jazz's father has been in prison for four years, but that doesn't mean the small town of Lobo's Nod has forgotten him. It is difficult to ignore the fact that the man was a serial killer with victims in the triple digits. Jazz tries to forget every day, but when a dead body is discovered nearby, everything Jazz has tried to forget resurfaces.
Jazz and his best friend Howie sneak into the morgue and head out to the crime scene in hopes of finding clues. Jazz knows he'll be criticized by the local sheriff G. William Tanner, but he is sure if he studies the evidence he will be able to prove another serial killer is in their midst.
When more bodies are reported including a beloved teacher from the local high school, Jazz is even more determined to find the killer. In fact, he and his buddy almost catch the guy in the act, but are too late to save the teacher. By this time the sheriff is willing to take any advice and information Jazz can contribute. Will it be too late to stop more deaths? Is Jazz's father somehow involved from his prison cell?
Author Barry Lyga writes chilling tales for YA readers. I HUNT KILLERS is disturbingly detailed and intriguingly riveting. Readers who find it a fascinating read will be glad to hear it is the first of several books featuring Jazz and his determination to hunt killers rather than be one.
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