The Christopher Killer by Alane Ferguson

A book review by Madeline Soucie

       

A forensic mystery for anyone who likes forensic or murder mysteries.

   

Cameryn Mahoney is finally going to work with her dad, the town's only coroner, as his assistant to get some hands on experience. This way she'll be ready when she goes into the field as a professional.  But this isn't what she expected. Cameryn's second case with her father is a victim of a serial killer- a friend of hers. 

Cameryn has to watch her back before she becomes the next victim of The Christopher Killer.

Find it in APL TEEN Fiction YA FIC Ferguson, A.

I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga

A book review by Madeline Soucie                           

Jasper just wants to be normal -- hang out with his girlfriend and survive high school -- but can't because he is held back by his father's past. Jasper's father was one of the world's most notorious serial killers, whose murders numbered in the triple digits. Not to mention he took Jasper along with him sometimes and showed Jasper the ropes.

Now, four years later, Jasper is still looked at as his father's son and feels like the town is waiting for him to turn into his father. Sometimes, Jasper himself feels like he is going to crack. It isn't exactly easy having your serial killer father to raise you to be the next best serial killer.

Recently, bodies have been showing up in Jasper's small town. Jasper believes it could be a serial killer, but the police aren't sure at first. As the bodies pile up, Jasper is determined to find and stop the killer -- whether the police ask for his help or not. It's a test of faith on whether a son can overcome his father's legacy.

This is a good series for anyone who likes horror stories and doesn't mind a bit of blood. Nothing too graphic, though.

Find it in: APL Teen Fiction YA FIC Lyga, B.