A Killer's Code

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Pub Date Jan 21 2025 | Archive Date Feb 04 2025

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Description

A dead man’s riddles—and secrets—thrust an FBI codebreaker into a deadly cross-country race for justice in a propulsive thriller by the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Cipher.

During a recent undercover sting gone bad, hit man Gustavo Toro died in the arms of FBI Special Agent Daniela “Dani” Vega. But Toro had secrets he refused to take to the grave.

In the event of his death, Toro left behind a video that promises to expose a mysterious mastermind who has been operating with impunity for decades. But there’s a catch. Dani’s team must follow Toro’s cryptic clues on a cross-country hunt for justice, and piecing together his past is more twisted than Dani could have imagined.

But as Dani and her team race to gather the evidence, it’s clear this powerful adversary will stop at nothing to keep their secrets—including eliminating those who threaten to reveal them.

A dead man’s riddles—and secrets—thrust an FBI codebreaker into a deadly cross-country race for justice in a propulsive thriller by the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Cipher.

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A Note From the Publisher

Isabella Maldonado is the award-winning and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Daniela Vega, Nina Guerrera, and Veranda Cruz series, as well as the Sanchez & Heron series, coauthored with Jeffery Deaver. Her books are published in twenty-four languages. Maldonado wore a gun and badge in real life before turning to crime writing. A graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico and the first Latina to attain the rank of captain in her police department, she retired as the Commander of Special Investigations and Forensics. During more than two decades on the force, her assignments included hostage negotiator, department spokesperson, and precinct commander. She uses her law enforcement background to bring a realistic edge to her writing. For more information, visit www.isabellamaldonado.com.

Isabella Maldonado is the award-winning and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Daniela Vega, Nina Guerrera, and Veranda Cruz series, as well as the Sanchez & Heron series, coauthored with...


Advance Praise

A Forgotten Kill

“Maldonado’s years of law enforcement experience continue to add grit and texture to the series, and she supplements those details with a barn burner of a climax. Readers will clamor for the sequel.” Publishers Weekly

“Maldonado’s expertise in the criminology field really shines through in her books…She covers her bases, does her research, and creates a realistic investigation and chase that is compelling and engaging!” —Shelf Reflection

“Filled to the brim with suspense and danger, A Forgotten Kill is one of those great reads that crackles with nervous energy from start to finish. A book that urges you forward with a desperate desire to learn the outcome as quickly as possible.” —Best Thriller Books

“Dani Vega is the kick-ass heroine we’ve all been waiting for! Former Army Ranger, current hard-core FBI agent, she can outthink, outfight, and just plain outclass any opponent around. Welcome to your next favorite series!” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

A Killer’s Game

“Maldonado keeps the plot boiling and the bodies dropping to the end.” Kirkus Reviews

“Intense, gripping, and compulsively readable, A Killer’s Game goes from zero to ninety on page one and never slows down. FBI agent Dani Vega is a heroine to cheer for—tough, inventive, and highly capable. A winner.” —Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

The Falcon

“Another great read from [Isabella Maldonado]! I’m a Nina Guerrera fan, and this book is the best of the series so far. Don’t miss it!” —Steve Netter, Best Thriller Books

A Different Dawn

“A horrifying crime, cat-and-mouse detection, aha moments, and extended suspense.” Kirkus Reviews

“Maldonado expertly ratchets up the tension as the pieces of the puzzle neatly fall into place. Suspense fans will be enthralled from the very first page.” Publishers Weekly

“A thrill ride from the very start. It starts off fast and never lets up. It’s one of the best thrillers of the summer.” Red Carpet Crash

A Different Dawn is a heart-stopping journey on parallel tracks: police detection and personal…Isabella Maldonado has created an unforgettable hero in Nina Guerrera.” —Criminal Element

“A killer of a novel. Fresh, fast, and utterly ingenious.” —Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author

The Cipher

“The survivor of a vicious crime confronts her fears in a hunt for a serial killer…forensic analysis, violent action, and a tough heroine who stands up to the last man on earth she wants to see again.” Kirkus Reviews

“[In] this riveting series launch from Maldonado…the frequent plot twists will keep readers guessing to the end, and Maldonado draws on her twenty-two years in law enforcement to add realism. Determined to overcome her painful past, the admirable Nina has enough depth to sustain a long-running series.” Publishers Weekly

The Cipher by Isabella Maldonado is a nail-biting race against time.” —POPSUGAR

“Maldonado does a superb job of depicting a woman who’s made a strength out of trauma and an even better job at showing how a monster could use the internet to prey on the vulnerable. Maldonado spent twenty-two years in law enforcement, and her experience shines through in The Cipher.” —Amazon Book Review

“A heart-pounding novel from page one, The Cipher checks all the boxes for a top-notch thriller: sharp plotting, big stakes, and characters—good and bad and everywhere in between—that are so richly drawn you’ll swear you’ve met them. I read this in one sitting, and I guarantee you will too. Oh, another promise: you’ll absolutely love the Warrior Girl!” —Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author

“Wow! A riveting tale in the hands of a superb storyteller.” —J. A. Jance, New York Times bestselling author

“Intense, harrowing, and instantly addictive, The Cipher took my breath away. Isabella Maldonado has created an unforgettable heroine in Nina Guerrera, a dedicated FBI agent and trauma survivor with unique insight into the mind of a predator. This riveting story is everything a thriller should be.” —Hilary Davidson, Washington Post bestselling author

A Forgotten Kill

“Maldonado’s years of law enforcement experience continue to add grit and texture to the series, and she supplements those details with a barn burner of a climax. Readers will clamor...


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