Profile K

“Profile K” by Helen Fields opens with a murder so vividly described it sets a chilling tone that pervades the entire novel. After this introduction, we meet Midnight Jones, a young profiler at Necto, a biotech corporation that specializes in analyzing the human brain. During a routine data analysis, Midnight encounters “Profile K,” a profiling that supposedly doesn't exist. She quickly realizes she's dealing with someone extremely dangerous, and as gruesome deaths begin to occur, she must determine whether she herself might be in danger.

Midnight cares for her disabled twin sister. The high costs of her sister's care force Midnight to tread carefully at work to avoid losing her job because every profile is confident and starting your own investigation isn't quite in line with company policy. Yet, despite the risks, Midnight's commitment to uncovering the truth about Profile K and preventing further victims turns into a dangerous obsession.

This book is intense and may not be for everyone, but it is a compelling read for those who can handle its darker themes. I give “Profile K” 3.75 out of 5 stars. It may not be perfect, but it is definitely a solid thriller that keeps the pages turning.