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The Cipher

Nina Guerrera, Book 1

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The Cipher

By: Isabella Maldonado
Narrated by: Roxanne Hernandez
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An Amazon Charts bestseller.

To a cunning serial killer, she was the one that got away. Until now...

FBI Special Agent Nina Guerrera escaped a serial killer’s trap at sixteen. Years later, when she’s jumped in a Virginia park, a video of the attack goes viral. Legions of new fans are not the only ones impressed with her fighting skills. The man who abducted her 11 years ago is watching. Determined to reclaim his lost prize, he commits a grisly murder designed to pull her into the investigation...but his games are just beginning. And he’s using the internet to invite the public to play along.

His coded riddles may have made him a depraved social media superstar - an enigmatic cyber-ghost dubbed “the Cipher” - but to Nina he’s a monster who preys on the vulnerable. Partnered with the FBI’s preeminent mind hunter, Dr. Jeffrey Wade, who is haunted by his own past, Nina tracks the predator across the country. Clue by clue, victim by victim, Nina races to stop a deadly killer while the world watches.

©2020 Isabella Maldonado (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc.
Crime Thrillers Police Procedural Suspense Fiction Mystery Thriller Haunted Exciting
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“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 22 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

“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

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predictable but good

It's worth listening to but you're not surprised by anything in the book. Happy listening

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Outstanding job!

I’m not always a fan of female narrators but this one is a keeper. The authors ability with the construction of plot helped. I throughly enjoyed the narrative.

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Loved this book

Loved the narrator and the author. Being a LatinX women, loved that the main character could have been easily anyone I identify with. Love that I am reminded that strength has many forms and facets. Thank you

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Scary & Suspenseful.

It’s a good listen but be warned there are rape & other distressing elements in this book. Lots of torture too. Not for the faint of heart. I could not stop listening even to the hard stuff somehow. Is there something wrong with me or what?

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OMG

I couldn't put this book/audio down
Great writing and suspense. I couldn't get through this fast enough. I found a great new author to read. Thank you

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Warrior girl

I appreciated the story line , although predictable for a seasoned reader of mystery/thriller/suspense. I still found it very enjoyable and well told , the narration was also very good.

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A Good Start

This was book 1 in the "Nina Guerrera" series. FBI Special Agent Nina Guerrera escaped a serial killer’s trap at sixteen. Years later, when she’s jumped in a Virginia park, a video of the attack goes viral. Legions of new fans are not the only ones impressed with her fighting skills. The man who abducted her eleven years ago is watching. Determined to reclaim his lost prize, he commits a grisly murder designed to pull her into the investigation, but his games are just beginning. And he’s using the internet to invite the public to play along. This was a good read and a good beginning to a new series too me. This was my first time reading this author. I liked that this book was fast paced read. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling I also liked the narration. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.


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Story ****

I couldn’t stand the narrative she was too childish for such a serious storyline. Story 4 stars

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Taking Control

Nina has taken control of her life and refuses to let it be taken away without a fight. I can’t imagine the strength it took to relive those nightmares so publicly,

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Great book, great narrator!

this book was wonderful, I loved the story and how the narrator portrayed the story along the way.

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