Agent Victoria Heslin

An obsessive-compulsive killer leaves a trail of bodies and cryptic messages. When the first victim is found dead in his kitchen with a mysterious number and message on his forehead, FBI Agent Victoria Heslin knows this is no ordinary hit job. It's also just the beginning. As she follows the leads, calls start coming in-more dead bodies across D.C. and Virginia, each with a different message. With no common denominator connecting the victims, Victoria fears anyone might be next. Then the killer leaves a personal note for Victoria, making clear she isn't just investigating the case, she's part of the equation. As the body count rises and panic grips the capital, Victoria races to identify the disturbed killer and the motive, which proves to be anything but random. With The Numbers Killer, USA Today bestselling author Jenifer Ruff introduces a series of smart and gripping suspense thrillers with powerful twists. Each book features a different investigation and can be read as a standalone. "Once you start the Agent Victoria Thriller Series, you won't want to do anything else! Jenifer Ruff blends lively characters with mind-bending plots to create the perfect thrillers you can't put down." - USA TODAY Bestselling author, Audrey. J. Cole

A fourteen-year-old girl goes to the mall to meet a cute guy she friended online, then wakes up trapped in a basement with two other girls. FBI Special Agent Victoria heads to Charlotte, NC, to investigate the girl's disappearance, but the mysteries only deepen. Why are the girl's parents so uncooperative? Why are the local authorities resisting Victoria's help? When Victoria uncovers a world of shocking secrets, she must go rogue to save the girls before it's too late. Pretty Little Girls is the second book in the gripping Agent Victoria Heslin Thriller Series by USA Today Bestselling Author Jenifer Ruff. It can be enjoyed as a standalone.

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.

Second thoughts...or something sinister? Agent Victoria attends a lavish wedding as a guest of the best man. Everything is perfect and in place...except the groom. Family and friends aren't sure if they should be angry or deeply concerned, until mounting evidence suggests the groom panicked and fled. But the bride and the best man don't believe it. They convince Victoria to find the missing groom and uncover the truth. Investigations reveal people's dirty secrets, and the guests at this wedding have many. But even Victoria doesn't anticipate the disturbing reality she unearths or the life-and-death situations she'll face because of it. The Groom Went Missing is book five in the award-winning Victoria Heslin series. It can also be listened to as a stand-alone novel with no confusion.

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

Four murders. One shocking motive. When detectives find the same message-THIS IS YOUR ATONEMENT-at the staged scenes of four seemingly unrelated homicides, FBI Special Agent Victoria Heslin must uncover the connection between them to identify the killer. The crimes are scattered across the East Coast. The victims are in their late twenties: an All-Star NBA player, an investment banker, a dental hygienist, and a bartender. Who is punishing them? What have they done? And who might be next? Victoria delves into the victims' pasts, traveling from Boston to Charlotte to the North Carolina mountains, unraveling the dark mystery that links the crimes. As the killer's motive becomes clear, Victoria is in a race to the finish that she must not lose. The Atonement Murders is book 7 in the award-winning Agent Victoria Heslin mystery-thriller series. Each of the books features a standalone investigation which concludes at the end. "The Atonement Murders is the latest page-turning installment in Jenifer Ruff's Victoria Heslin series. Past secrets, an engaging plot, and memorable characters captivated me until the very end. I loved this book!" - Laura Wolfe, Amazon Charts Bestselling Author of The In-Laws NetGalley and BookBub Reviews: "Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year." "A great who done it, great police work and a few crazy twists and turns! Kept me glued to my Kindle!" "I loved this book. It's the type that will keep you up at night trying to find out who the killer is." "A well-plotted mystery full of tension, suspense, and misdirection that held my undivided attention right up to the end."

Phoebe Watson was a rising star in the fitness world. Then she disappeared. The mystery captivates the nation, and the investigation takes a dark turn when her body is discovered a year later, buried deep in a remote, wooded area. Only one person seems to know something about those remains-multi-millionaire Catherine Bower, one of Phoebe's former clients. Soon after Phoebe disappeared, Catherine suffered a life-altering accident. FBI Special Agent Victoria Heslin believes there's a connection between Phoebe's murder and Catherine's accident. As Victoria digs deeper, she uncovers a thick web of secrets and lies, and every thread she untangles points toward a shocking truth. Bestselling author Jenifer Ruff's latest chilling crime fiction novel will have you on the edge of your seat as you unravel the clues. The Ones They Buried is book 8 in the award-winning Agent Victoria Heslin crime fiction mystery series. Each of the books features a unique investigation and can ABSOLUTELY be read as a STANDALONE. If you liked Flicker in the Dark and The Housemaid, you'll love The Ones They Buried. "I tore through this one! The Ones They Buried unfolds at breakneck speed as plenty of dark family secrets are revealed in Jenifer Ruff's latest must-read thriller!"- Laura Wolfe, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Prom Queen. Early Praise from NetGalley: "This book is a Wow! Fantastic!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I read this in ONE SITTING!!! Great suspense - I kept attempting to put it down and found myself needing one more chapter all the way through finishing. Bravo." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mountain Meadows, where domestic dreams turn into nightmares. For newcomers Chris and Zoey Hamilton, the affluent community seems like the perfect location to build a life together. Instead, history repeats itself when Zoey vanishes without a trace-just like the previous homeowner five years ago. Enter FBI Special Agent Victoria Heslin, known for her relentless pursuit of the truth. Her investigation uncovers a history of lies and betrayal festering beneath manicured gardens and picture-perfect smiles. The more Victoria digs, the clearer it becomes: the secrets in Mountain Meadows run deep, and the greatest threats aren't lurking in the shadows...they're hosting dinner parties, attending parent-teacher conferences, going to yoga, and waving hello from behind their perfectly trimmed hedges. One of those polite, smiling individuals will stop at nothing to keep the past buried. The Bad Neighbor is book 9 in the award-winning Agent Victoria Thriller Series by USA Today bestselling author, Jenifer Ruff. Each book features a unique investigation and can be read as a STANDALONE.

The weather outside is frightful... what's inside is worse. FBI Agent Victoria Heslin went to Black Ridge Ski Resort for a peaceful getaway with her fiancé. But a snowstorm triggers a massive avalanche that blocks the only access road, trapping them on the mountain. Their isolation turns deadly when ski patrol finds a body on the slopes, and Victoria discovers the death is no accident. The killer is among them, and Victoria's investigation threatens to expose secrets someone will do anything to protect. With another brutal storm bearing down and panic spreading through the lodge, Victoria must identify the murderer before he or she strikes again. An atmospheric, twisty thriller from USA Today bestselling author Jenifer Ruff.