The Numbers Killer (Agent Victoria Heslin Series Book 1)
<b>Welcome to the award-winning adventures of FBI Agent Victoria Heslin. Each <i>“can’t-put-it-down”</i> book in the series features a different investigation and can be read as a standalone.</b> <br> <br>A key FBI witness is found dead in his kitchen with strange messages written on his forehead: the word “liar” and “2.” <br> <br>Agent Victoria Heslin is assigned to investigate. Her boss believes the murder is a hit to silence the witness, but the facts Victoria discovers say otherwise. As she follows the leads, calls start coming in—more dead bodies, each corpse left with a different message. With no common denominator connecting seemingly innocent victims, Victoria fears anyone might be next. <br> <br>Then the killer leaves a personal note for Victoria. And another. <br>The authorities in D.C. and Virginia are panicking about the rising body count. To protect the public and herself, Victoria can’t waste a minute in identifying the disturbed spree killer and uncovering the deep, dark secrets motivating the murders, which prove to be anything but random. <br> <br>With <i>The Numbers Killer</i>, USA Today bestselling author Jenifer Ruff introduces the first in a series of smart and gripping suspense thrillers with powerful twists that fans of James Patterson John Sandford, Jeffery Deaver, Karin Slaughter, and Lisa Gardner will love. <br><h3>PRAISE FOR THE NUMBERS KILLER:</h3> <br>“Jenifer Ruff’s best book yet! I was hooked from page one until the very twisty ending."– Author, Caryn Sutorus <br></p>“Shocking, chilling, and fascinating – Jenifer Ruff’s latest book takes us into the twisted mind of a young murderess as she goes on a cold-blooded killing spree.”– Author and journalist, Karen D. Scioscia <br><p>“Cancel your plans because you can’t put this book down. A nail-biting, thrill ride from beginning to end.”– Author, Susan Mills Wilson <br><p>“Fresh, HAIR-TINGLING entertainment, you will never be able to put down!” <br><p>“LOVED IT! I couldn't leave it alone!” <br><p>“Another CAN’T-PUT-IT-DOWN book. I loved the story.” <br><p>“LOVED IT! Especially the twist at the end.” <br>