Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty 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 for many years. She invites you to her online at jenniferlynnbarnes.com or on Instagram @authorjenlynnbarnes.

Praise for The Inheritance Games Saga

"Impossible to put down." --Buzzfeed

"Barnes is a total mastermind, delivering puzzles as intricate as a revved-up Knives Out." --Us Weekly

"Jennifer Lynn Barnes has created one of the greatest series in recent history." --Cosmopolitan.com

"[A] fiendishly clever thriller...baffling brainteasers, flagrant flirtation, and witty repartee earn the sustained interest of readers old and new." --Publishers Weekly

"Barnes is a master of puzzles and plot twists. The Inheritance Games was the most fun I've had all year." ―E. Lockhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars and Again Again

"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

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Pub date: 2026-09-29

Length: 448 pages