"Down Time: An I Hunt Killers Prequel" by Barry Lyga explores the early days of Jasper "Jaz" Dent, the son of infamous serial killer Billy Dent. Set before the events of the main series, this prequel delves into Jaz's struggles with his dark heritage while trying to maintain his humanity. As he navigates friendships and the pressures of being the son of a monster, Jaz encounters a series of events that challenge his understanding of morality and legacy. The story foreshadows his journey of self-discovery amid a backdrop of suspense and psychological tension, setting the stage for the conflicts to come. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called I Hunt Killers .

This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade-12th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2018 by Blackstone Audiobooks .

Barry Lyga is the author of The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl and Boy Toy, both ALA Best Books for Young Adults. Hero-Type is his third book set in South Brook High School. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.