Jenifer Ruff

When a key witness in an organized crime trial turns up dead in his kitchen with liar and the number two scrawled on his forehead, the FBI assumes the murder was a hit to silence him. Then the calls start coming in-more victims with similar markings and no connection to the mob. As agents Victoria Heslin and Dante Rivera struggle to catch a break in the case, they receive a series of cryptic, personal messages from the killer, complicating the investigation. Something disturbing and frightening is underway, and anyone might be next, including the agents, unless they uncover the common denominator.

The Numbers Killer

From a USA Today Bestselling author, a timely and intense new mystery. Until you know who to trust, trust no one.The disappearance of a prep school girl from an affluent family leads to a shocking world of hidden secrets. FBI Agent Victoria Heslin investigates alongside local police, but the mysteries only get deeper. Why are the girl's parents so uncooperative? And why are the local authorities resisting her help? When her efforts uncover a sex trafficking operation, Heslin enlists friend and fellow Agent Dante Rivera to go rogue and try to save the girls, before it's too late. Pretty Little Girls is the second book in the Agent Victoria Heslin Series by USA Today Bestselling Author Jenifer Ruff. It can be read as a standalone. Praise from Amazon and Goodreads Reviewers: "Captivating, relevant, impactful." "Eye-opening!" "An important topic handled with taste and empathy." "Timely and scary!" "Once you start you won't be able to breathe until the end." "Could not put this down!" "Timely and realistic. It hits a nerve and gets the blood boiling. Jenifer Ruff has the ability to bring you INTO the story instead of just observing it." Grab your copy today!

Pretty Little Girls

Only Wrong Once is the first book in the phenomenal FBI and CDC Thriller series from USA Today and international bestselling author Jenifer Ruff. "STUNNING, TERRIFYING, AND UNFORGETTABLE."- Author, D. Carrigan Two mysterious deaths: one in LA, one in Boston, each with the same horrific symptoms. In Los Angeles, FBI counterterrorism agent Quinn Traynor receives an urgent call from CDC agent, Madeline Hamilton. She's discovered the first victim of a lethal, unfamiliar virus. Their joint investigation uncovers an imminent bio-terror attack and their only hope is to identify the terrorists carrying the disease. With just two days remaining before it's too late, the FBI and the CDC race to prevent a pandemic. The ensuing nightmare will hit closer to home than they ever anticipated and one of them will pay an unimaginable price for protecting the country. "And let's remember that those charged with protecting us from attack have to be right 100 percent of the time. To inflict devastation on a massive scale, the terrorists only have to succeed once. And we know that they are trying every day."-National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice - Statement to the 9/11 Commission, April 8th, 2004. "Jenifer Ruff does an outstanding job of weaving personal stories in the lives of the characters amidst the action. This book will keep you glued to the pages from beginning to end, wondering what will happen next." - Susan Mills Wilson, author of Hunt for Redemption "The story is riveting, the characters are well-drawn, and the plot moves at break-neck speed. Be prepared to be mesmerized. You won't put the book down until you get to the end." - Reita Pendry, author of China White.

Only Wrong Once

When They Find Us

Three college students enjoy a luxurious resort vacation in Mexico...until one of them disappears. As a frantic search for missing student Avery Jennings begins, everyone is hiding something—Avery’s family and friends, the resort’s staff, and its wealthy guests. It’s up to FBI Special Agent Victoria Heslin to dig deeper. Motivated by her own mother’s abduction years ago, she’s determined not to let Avery become another missing person statistic. But the Mexican authorities aren’t cooperating, and Victoria realizes she’s up against something more powerful than she imagined. Taking matters into her own hands, she plunges into a hellish ordeal that will test her strength and courage like never before. “How much will you risk to find this girl?” the officer asked. “Whatever it takes,” Victoria answered without hesitation. Or is it already too late? VANISHED ON VACATION is the sixth book in a series of standalone mystery thrillers featuring FBI Agent Victoria Heslin by USA Today bestselling author Jenifer Ruff. Fans of James Patterson, Lisa Gardner, and Lucy Foley will be hooked. “Utterly compelling. Unrelenting suspense that uncovers the darkness lurking in paradise.” – Audrey J. Cole, USA Today bestselling author “A vacation in paradise turns hellish when one of three sorority sisters goes missing. Another compelling story in the Victoria Heslin series by author Jenifer Ruff, who knows how to turn up the heat when it comes to suspense." - Susan Mills Wilson, author of the Colt Jessup Series "My idea of a perfect thriller...so many twists and turns."- Janaya K. NetGalley Review "FINALLY!!! A book that I couldn't put down!!"- Kylie C., NetGalley Review

Vanished on Vacation

The President's son is dying. Terrorists claim to have the only cure.When a private plane whisks CDC epidemiologist Madeline Hamilton to Washington D.C. for an urgent medical symposium, she knows something significant is underway-but she doesn't expect to face the most disturbing medical mystery of her career. A debilitating neurological toxin has stricken the children of several political families, and one of them is the son of U.S. President Anna Moreland. With the lives of children on the line, Madeline assembles a team of medical experts. The investigation takes a horrifying turn when she starts receiving communications from the terrorists, who want to engage in a deadly political game. Desperate to find the perpetrators and a cure, the White House recruits FBI antiterror specialist Quinn Traynor to run a parallel investigation. As the teenagers start dying and the answers seem no closer, Madeline and Quinn fight to prevail before President Moreland is forced to make an impossible choice: give in to the terrorists' demands or let her only child succumb to an agonizing death. This is the second book in the FBI and CDC Thriller series, but it can be read as a standalone. From USA Today Bestselling Author Jenifer Ruff comes a frightening and realistic new mystery. If you're a fan of James Patterson, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, Lee Child, Tami Hoag, Lisa Regan, Robin Cook, or Ken Follett, you'll enjoy Only One Cure. PRAISE FOR ONLY ONE CURE: "Dark and intense, filled with twists and suspense. Only One Cure will grab you on page one and not let go. Another winner from Jenifer Ruff!" - USA Today Bestselling Autor, Dan Alatorre In Only One Cure, Jenifer Ruff weaves another suspenseful tale featuring the expertise of her relatable characters. As the stakes are raised, we're taken on an incredible journey. Ruff's narrative demands we read on!" - Amazon Bestselling Author, Allison Maruska "OMG! Love it! And did it scare the heck out of me!" - Reviewer, C. Boyd "Excellent!"- Reviewer, L. Mink "Loved it! Super engaging, I could hardly stop reading." - Reviewer, Dr. L. Burke "A brilliant read!" - GR Reviewer, Billie "This book is outstanding!!" - GR Reviewer, T. Griffis "A true page turner...maintaining suspense until the very end." - GR Reviewer, M. Marraccini

A Medical Thriller

Only One Cure

At Everett College, perfection has a DARK side... Beautiful and brilliant Brooke, a transfer student with a mysterious past, aims to graduate first in her class at Everett and attend medical school. Her classmates and professors are captivated by her achievements and appearance. Only Jessica, a wealthy socialite fueled by prescription pills and a huge case of snobbery, senses there's something not quite right about the perfect student. What happens during a historic blizzard will settle their differences once and for all. From USA Today Bestselling Author Jenifer Ruff-a dark suspense thriller featuring a fascinating, twisted protagonist. Everett will make you wonder just how well you know your friends, neighbors, and classmates. Fans of James Patterson, Karin Slaughter, Hannibal Lecter, the Dexter series, and Gone Girl will be hooked

Everett

A secluded mountain cabin. A famous author. A truth best left hidden.

At the luxurious Raven’s Hollow Lodge, bestselling novelist Zipporah Bazile arrives to write her next psychological thriller—a haunting story about a woman imprisoned in the basement of a remote cabin.

When Zipporah ventures beyond her suite to explore the resort, strange events occur. Someone is following her on the trails, digging online for information about her life, and slipping a mysterious powder into her drinks. Her growing romantic connection with another resort guest only deepens her paranoia. Is he part of the danger, or someone she can trust?
Shocking revelations soon threaten Zipporah's grip on reality, forcing her to question everything about her novel, past, and identity. She must confront the terrifying possibility that the ending she's writing might be her own.

When she escaped 

Ones They Buried

A young woman mysteriously drowns in Lake Lucinda. She's not the first to die there and she might not be the last. FBI Agent Victoria Heslin visits her family's secluded lake house to recuperate from a plane crash. But her peaceful recovery time turns into a murder investigation when she discovers the body of an unidentified young woman in the lake. Only a few others live in the exclusive Lake Lucinda community and all of them are suspects, including Victoria's brother. Which of them knows more than they are saying? How many of them are lying? Who is guilty? As Victoria's personal investigation unfolds, she learns they all have secrets to hide. Will Victoria uncover the dark mysteries of Lake Lucinda before more lives are lost? And will doing so destroy what's left of her family? Fans of James Patterson, Megan Miranda, and Agatha Christie will love this mystery by USA Today bestselling author Jenifer Ruff. Ripple of Doubt is book 4 in the award-winning Agent Victoria Heslin Thriller Series. It can be read as a standalone.

Ripple of Doubt

Don't even think about messing with Brooke. Two young American tourists are brutally murdered in Cancun. A private investigator in Connecticut is desperate to uncover the truth about a missing coed. At the heart of both matters is Brooke Walton, a young medical student. When her summer internship in a Medical Examiner's Office exposes a disturbing mystery and her ruthless brilliance, authorities take a closer look. Can Brooke save her own beautiful skin with someone watching her every move? Will one more murder solve her urgent problems, or dig her an even deeper grave? "From the delightfully creative mind of Jenifer Ruff, The Intern delivers chills, suspense, and an ending that was completely unpredictable."- -Allison Maruska, author of The Fourth Descendant. "Brooke Walton is a top-of-her-class medical student and destined for success as a surgeon. But, the bodies . . . they keep piling up. A nail biter and a compelling psychological portrait." - Reita Pendry, author of China White. "This book grabbed me from the first page and held on tight tothe end. Impossible to put down, both terrifying and fiendishly amusing, this isa winner." - Amazon Reviewer. "I liked the first two books in this series a lot. But I LOVEDthis one! I couldn't stop reading and when I had to, I couldn't wait to pick itback up again. I stayed up past my bedtime, but it was so worth it.!! "- Amazon Reviewer

A dark thriller

The Intern

Alana Turner

Dan Alatorre

Walker

Allison Maruska

Victoria Clapton

Heather Kindt

Lori Micken

Bonnie Lyons

Nick Vossen

Ellen Best

Christine Valentor

Adele Park

Dabney Farmer

Sharon Carthcart

J A Allen

Geoff LePard

Anne Andrus

B. A. Helberg

Frank Parker

Juliet Nubel

From the creators of the #1 bestseller The Box Under The Bed horror anthology comes Dark Visions, 34 horror stories from 27 authors.Tag along on a con man's New Orleans vacation where he gets more than he bargained for from a mysterious voodoo shop. A collection of family photos reveals an eerie secret about a beloved grandmother's true nature. A child's horrifying memories haunt her into adulthood. A new camp counselor learns that the camp has secrets she might not live to reveal.Edited and compiled by Amazon bestselling author Dan Alatorre, this anthology of horror brings together the minds and pens of more than two dozen amazing authors.Dark Visions will take you into the realm of the eerie and macabre, with thrills and chills from:bestselling author Dan Alatorre (The Navigators)bestselling author Jenifer Ruff (Everett), bestselling author Allison Maruska (The Fourth Descendant), bestselling author J. A. Allen, award-winning author MD Walker,award-winning author Juliet Nubel,award-winning author Dabney Farmer,award-winning author Sharon E. Cathcart,award-winning author Heather Kindt,award-winning author Bonnie Lyons,award-winning author Sharon Connell,award-winning author Geoff LePard,award-winning author Anne Marie Andrus,award-winning author Christine Valentor,award-winning author BA Helberg,Ernesto San Giacomo,Alana Turner,Nick Vossen,award-winning author Robbie Cheadle,Betty Valentine,award-winning author Frank Parker,award-winning author Bonnie Lyons,award-winning author Lori Micken,Chuck Jackson,Ellen Best,Victoria Clapton, Perfect for Halloween or any time, these stories will make you think twice before spending the night alone, planting a tree in your garden, or even visiting your mother. Consider yourselves warned.NOTE: American and British spelling inside. Of the 34 stories contained in this anthology, almost all are not part of any larger work. Many of these stories are from new authors being published for first time, and this is their sole published work.

An Anthology of 34 Horror Stories from 27 Authors

Dark Visions

A tsunami strikes a small island in the Pacific Ocean, leaving destruction and utter madness in its wake. After the natural disaster, CDC epidemiologist Dr. Madeline Hamilton and her fiancé, FBI operative Quinn Traynor, go to Nalowale Island to investigate a deadly outbreak of unknown origin. Victims become aggressive and irrational, suffering from insomnia, hallucinations, and eventual death. But not everyone cooperates with the agents' efforts to save lives. Devon Wheeler's fortune depends on completing construction of the Azure Cove Resort. He's hiding something, and he'll do whatever it takes to open the luxury complex on time, even if it means concealing critical information related to the outbreak.When all communications to and from the island shut down and the wave of illness climbs toward a calamitous crash, Madeline uncovers something terrifying?and impossible.Under quarantine conditions and without the help of modern equipment, Madeline and Quinn must make sense of a bizarre outbreak that will forever change the world's understanding of viral pathogens. With time running out, that understanding may come at an incredible price.This is the explosive third adventure in the FBI & CDC Thriller Series by USA Today bestselling author Jenifer Ruff. Mystery and medical thriller fans of James Patterson, Michael Crichton, and James Rollins will love Only One Wave: The Tsunami Effect."Only One Wave is a gripping thriller led by captivating characters and an enthralling story that will wash over you, page after page. In this harrowing account of the aftermath of a tsunami, Jenifer Ruff takes you to ground zero of the disaster's mighty power, wrapping it with a haunting mystery. I loved every minute of it."-Timothy Browne - USA Today Best-Selling Author

The Tsunami Effect

Only One Wave

Lauren is an elite gymnast training full-time to qualify for the Olympic team, when an unexpected and terrifying incident changes everything in her world. Forced to abandon her identity, she has no choice but to become someone else, somewhere else, and face high school for the first time. A brand new scene of cliques, competitive cheerleading, and teenage drama would shake anyone, but that isn't the worst of Lauren's problems. The secret she's hiding could get her killed.

Full-Out

Some secrets change your entire life. Some secrets get you killed. Lauren is an elite gymnast training full-time to qualify for the Olympic team, when an unexpected and terrifying incident changes everything in her world. Forced to abandon her identity, she has no choice but to become someone else, somewhere else, and face high school for the first time. A brand-new scene of cliques, competitive cheerleading, and teenage drama would shake anyone, but that isn't the worst of Lauren's problems. Anyone who likes a good mystery and appreciates the intense discipline and rigor of women's gymnastics and competitive cheerleading at their highest levels will love Lauren's Secret, by USA Today and International Bestselling author, Jenifer Ruff. Lauren's Secret can be read by upper elementary-aged children through adults. There is no inappropriate language or sexual content. Lauren's Secret was previously titled Full-Out.

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