Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a bestselling American author best known for her young adult thrillers and mystery novels. Born on July 29, 1984, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she has a diverse academic and professional background that informs her writing. Barnes holds a degree in cognitive science from Yale University and earned her Ph.D. in psychology from the same institution, specializing in the study of the brain and human behavior. Her academic expertise often influences the psychological depth of her characters and plots.
Barnes published her first novel, Golden, in 2006 when she was just 19 years old. She gained wider recognition for The Naturals series, a psychological thriller about teens with special abilities who assist the FBI in solving crimes. Her Inheritance Games series (2020-2022) became a runaway hit, blending elements of mystery, puzzles, and high-stakes drama, and earning her a loyal fan base.
Barnes is admired for her intricate plotting, clever twists, and well-developed characters. She has a talent for weaving psychological insights into her narratives, making her stories both gripping and intellectually stimulating. In addition to her writing career, she has worked as a professor of psychology, continuing to explore the intersection of cognition and creativity.
Barnes published her first novel, Golden, in 2006 when she was just 19 years old. She gained wider recognition for The Naturals series, a psychological thriller about teens with special abilities who assist the FBI in solving crimes. Her Inheritance Games series (2020-2022) became a runaway hit, blending elements of mystery, puzzles, and high-stakes drama, and earning her a loyal fan base.
Barnes is admired for her intricate plotting, clever twists, and well-developed characters. She has a talent for weaving psychological insights into her narratives, making her stories both gripping and intellectually stimulating. In addition to her writing career, she has worked as a professor of psychology, continuing to explore the intersection of cognition and creativity.
Inheritance Games Series:
1. The Inheritance Games (2020)
2. The Hawthorne Legacy (2021)
3. The Final Gambit (2022)
4. The Brothers Hawthorne (2023)
5. Games Untold (2024)
1. The Inheritance Games (2020)
2. The Hawthorne Legacy (2021)
3. The Final Gambit (2022)
4. The Brothers Hawthorne (2023)
5. Games Untold (2024)