The Naturals Series

The Naturals Series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Naturals is a gripping young adult thriller series that follows seventeen-year-old Cassie Hobbes, a girl with an uncanny, innate ability to read people—sensing their motives, secrets, and pasts just by observing the smallest details. Her talent earns her a spot in an elite, classified FBI program where gifted teens use their unique "natural" skills to crack cold cases.

As Cassie joins a team of other specialized prodigies—including a human lie detector and an expert in emotions—she finds herself entangled in a web of gruesome serial murders. The stakes are deeply personal, as the mysteries often bleed into the truth behind her own mother's disappearance years ago. Blending psychological profiling with high-stakes suspense, Barnes delivers a fast-paced narrative filled with intricate puzzles, dark secrets, and a touch of romance. It is a must-read for fans of Criminal Minds and complex, character-driven mysteries.