A Different Dawn (Nina Guerrera Book 2)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ness 
 
7 July 2026
 
 
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A Good Read ***SPOILERS AHEAD***I really enjoyed this book. I loved getting more of Nina's story and seeing her growth. Having her go from trusting no one, to trusting her team and having a family was nice. (I'm still fully convinced that Kent and Nina will end up together at some point lol)As with the last book, I think Maldonado did a great job with the "unsub." I've always been fascinated by the psychology of serial killers and getting a little bit of that in these books has been great. Although this is a work of fiction, having the psychological aspect along with FBI and law enforcement procedures included adds a more realistic and believable story.The only reason for the 4-stars is due to some of the repetition throughout the book, which feels redundant at this point.Other than that, I really enjoyed this book and can honestly say that the ending made me get a bit teary eyed.4.5 StarsHIGHLY recommend!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 caseyalex2 
 
17 July 2025
 
 
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Great read I thoroughly enjoy the characters of this storyWell written. Draws the reader in. Hard to put down. Nina Guerrera comes alive.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 susie 
 
9 July 2025
 
 
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riveting! Really suspenseful. Excellent read! Very good character development. I am looking forward to reading the final book in this series to see how it all wraps up.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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23 March 2025
 
 
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Another Powerful Outing by Isabella Maldonado As a tiny baby, Nina Guerrera had been abandoned in a dumpster in Virginia. Twenty-eight years later in Phoenix, a twisted killer stalks Nina, now an FBI agent. He had captured her once when she was 15, but this time he is determined to torture her again and this time end her life. After all, he told her, she’s nothing but a piece of trash, tossed away by her own mother, totally unloveable. She escaped. At 17, Nina Guerrera had emancipated herself from her latest in a series of vicious foster parents and chose the name Niña Guerrera, Woman Warrior. She is not only a warrior, but also no longer on her own. Now she works with a team, one for all, and all for one. The plot twists, moves D.C. to Phoenix, turns more and more personal. The high tech skills and psychological insights of her team discover a pattern of murders of vulnerable young girls every 4 years on February 29. The team hurries to analyze all the data and psychology to stop him from carrying out the next murder on schedule. The surprise ending lands just right. The most hardened readers will close this fast paced book with a lump in their throat and a tear in their eyes. Can’t wait for the next novel by this unputdownable author.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bruce Ridgway 
 
24 August 2024
 
 
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where’s the tissues Another tug at the heart strings. Can you please give this girl an affair or something similar, a quickie would suffice. Great storytelling and characters. Thank you
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 K. Gallaher 
 
15 August 2024
 
 
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As Good as the 1st book! Nina continues to impress as a formidable female lead in an exceptional crime thriller. The depth and evolution of the characters' back stories are truly captivating, adding a layer of intrigue that enriches the narrative. The flawless balance of thrilling plot twists, intense action, and poignant moments evoked genuine emotions, even bringing tears to my eyes. This series consistently raises the bar, making it a must-watch for fans of police procedurals, FBI thrillers, and behavioral analysis unit dramas. The seamless integration of police procedures into the storyline makes it accessible even to those not well-versed in law enforcement protocols. I wholeheartedly give this series a perfect score of 5/5 and highly recommend it. While it can be enjoyed as a standalone, there are references to the first book that add depth to the overall experience.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Linda Pfeiffer 
 
10 December 2023
 
 
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Second book in the Trilogy of FBI agent Nina Guerrera In the first book, we learned how Nina Guerrera, became involved with law enforcement, first as an officer in a police force and then how she joined the FBI. We also learned about her younger life that she was an orphan and had grown up in the system, never finding a family to call her own. In that book, she also chased down a serial killer who came out of her past. In the second book, we are enlightened even more about her very early life as a baby first found in a trash can. Then she is again chasing down another serial killer with a bizarre link to her. I'm almost fearful of reading the last book in the series because of this odd personal link to the serial killer. But as far as the second book goes, I liked it, a little less than the first, due to that coincidence. The writing is good and the story is suspenseful, though it is not difficult to figure out the eventual ending.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Janine 
 
10 July 2023
 
 
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WOW amazing What a story! I expected so much and was rewarded with more. I LOVE this group of characters. I am so excited for book 3. It's a completely crazy plot, but everything came together. Well written. Couldn't put it down.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Swifty 
 
9 December 2022
 
 
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Brilliant The first hand insight of this author shines through in the writing. A brilliant plot unfolds around strong, likeable characters and you're invested all the way along the journey. Great read.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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9 February 2022
 
 
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ENJOYABLE SECOND ADVENTURE FEATURING MALDONADO’S “WARRIOR GIRL” A DIFFERENT DAWN [2021] By Isabella MaldonadoMy Review Four Stars****I am a big fan of the author’s debut novel THE CIPHER [2020] that introduced Nina Guerrera [“Warrior Girl”] and enjoyed reading the sequel last week. I really liked the concept of the FBI at Quantico approving a trial run for a hybrid team comprised of a cyberspace guru, a field agent, a trained forensic psychologist/profiler, and headed up by a veteran criminal profiler. The team would travel to the physical location and analyze the crime scene, render their profile and consult with local authorities. The main protagonist (Nina) is the field agent in this hybrid team composed of high caliber agents with different special areas of expertise.Kudos to the author for the creation of a serial killer whose MO and Signature are certainly unique. I was vaguely reminded of Frasier’s “Madonna Killer” circa 2002 and the infamous family annihilator Frances Dollarhyde AKA “The Red Dragon”. However, the author’s villain is a wholly different animal. The killer’s target is a very specific family composition, the dynamic consisting of a heterosexual married couple with their first child a newborn baby girl. He is truly unique in that he kills only on Leap Year with the homicides spanning four years apart.The author exhibits a talent for writing a realistic and believable police procedural with details of recent advances in forensic science and accurate, informative psychological dialogue pertinent to psychopathy, sociopaths, and narcissism. The members of the FBI group, and their supervisor [Buxton] are interesting, well-written, likeable and prone to engaging in educational dialogue. The hunt for the newly discovered serial killer pulls the FBI group to Nina’s familiar stomping grounds of Arizona where she is united with former PD Detective Perez.The narrative pulled me in immediately and the storyline never failed to keep my attention riveted to the narrative as it unfolded. The surprising plot twist was unexpected and served the purpose of placing Nina, our “Warrior Girl”, squarely in the crosshairs of our cunning and patient predator. This development gave me pause, since the debut novel had already put Guerrera directly in the path of the serial killer. Nina the “target” of two serial killers in a row? This was an element of the plot that didn’t ring true, albeit it was necessary in order for the author to bring about the kind of conclusion that she wanted at the end of the story. I know that is a cryptic statement, but I want this review to be “spoiler free”.Bottom line? I really enjoyed the book, but if she (Nina) is placed in the crosshairs of still another maniac in the third installment I will say good-bye to the series because it would come across to me as contrived.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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4 September 2021
 
 
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Family and friends I loved reading this book, I am satisfied with it.My heart gets filled with happiness, when I read a story where hardships are paid with lots of love and blessings.My emotions are entangling, I really loved reading this bookBut I can not use the word perfect to describe it.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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