About the Author

Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five acclaimed young adult novels, including the Inheritance Games series, the Debutantes series, The Lovely and the Lost, and the Naturals series. Jen is also a Fulbright Scholar with advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science. She received her PhD from Yale University in 2012 and was a professor of psychology and professional writing at the University of Oklahoma for many years. She invites you to visit her online at jenniferlynnbarnes.com or follow her on Instagram @authorjenlynnbarnes.

Reviews

* "Part The Westing Game, part We Were Liars, completely entertaining."--Kirkus, starred review

* "This strong, Knives Out-esque series opener...provides ample enjoyment."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"[A] well-characterized mystery that's packed to the brim with twists and tricks. Hand immediately to teen fans of Knives Out or readers who love Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious series."--Booklist

"Impossible to put down."--Buzzfeed

"Prickly, witty, and stubborn as a mule, Avery is an eminently likable protagonist, and her savvy ability to manage the obnoxiously privileged people she suddenly finds herself surrounded by is admirable, helped plenty by her quippy one-liners that level even the snobbiest among them."--BCCB

Praise for The Inheritance Games:
A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller
A GoodReads Choice Awards Finalist
A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the Year
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A New York Public Library Best Book for Teens
An Amazon Top 100 Book "Barnes is a master of puzzles and plot twists. The Inheritance Games was the most fun I've had all year."--E. Lockhart, bestselling author of We Were Liars and Again Again

"The Naturals is Criminal Minds for the YA world, and I loved every page." --New York Times bestselling author Ally Carter * "[A] tightly paced suspense novel that will keep readers up until the wee hours to finish." --VOYA, starred review "This savvy thriller grabs readers right away." --Kirkus Reviews "It's a stay-up-late-to-finish kind of book, and it doesn't disappoint." --Publishers Weekly "In this high-adrenaline series opener...even a psychic won't anticipate all the twists and turns." --Booklist

"A thrilling blend of family secrets, illicit romance and high-stakes treasure hunt, set in the mysterious world of Texas billionaires. The nonstop twists kept me guessing until the very last page!"--Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of American Royals

"Barnes's meticulously crafted novel is like the film Knives Out for the YA world, perfect for any reader seeking suspense, romance, and glamour.... Barnes crafts high-stakes tension, a swoony love triangle, and a large but memorable cast of characters. Fun and fast-paced, fans of Karen M. McManus's One of Us is Lying and Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious will find a new home at Hawthorne House."--SLJ