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A Killer’s Game (Daniela Vega Book 1)

An FBI agent with a background in cryptography. A brilliant game maker bent on revenge. A deadly battle of wits and wills.

Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Series of 2023 so far

FBI agent and former military codebreaker Daniela “Dani” Vega witnesses a murder on a Manhattan sidewalk. The victim is chief of staff for a powerful New York senator. The assassin turned informant is Gustavo Toro. His code: hit the target and don’t ask questions. When Dani suspects a complex conspiracy, the only way to take down the mastermind is from the inside, forcing her to partner with Toro. Together they must infiltrate the inner circle at a remote facility.

Except it’s a trap. For all of them.

Locked in a subterranean labyrinth and held captive by an unseen host, Dani, Toro, and others must fight for their lives. Now Dani must stay undercover, unravel a bizarre conspiracy, and survive lethal puzzles. But will Toro be friend or foe? Because in this killer’s game, everything is real: the paranoia, the desperation, and the body count. And only one person can make it out alive.

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   bruno andreuzzi 
 28 August 2026
 
 
 Verified Appassionante Buon giallo con colpi di scena
  
 
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   Bernie Figueroa 
 16 August 2026
 
 
 Verified Yes this is a good read Great approach to the characters and the story line. I was kept guessing the entire time. Very good who done it.
  
 
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   Jeanne 
 2 June 2026
 
 
 Verified Interesting Book My first time reading this author. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Kept me on my toes. A great story. I’ll continue to read this series!
  
 
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   Mary H. 
 16 April 2026
 
 
 Verified A Killer's Game Absolutely fabulous read book 1 2 and 3 in aweek
  
 
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   Lynn B. 
 8 February 2026
 
 
 Verified Strong Female Characters I enjoyed reading a book written by a woman for woman. Many of the main characters are strong and intelligent women. This would make a great movie.
  
 
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   Kindle Customer 
 27 October 2025
 
 
 Verified A much better book than previous one I read. Started reading the series after a tip from my son. First book I read was below par. This is the second one I have read, and it is substantially better. Very unique story and very well written, with plenty of research evident in the book. I'll definitely read more.
  
 
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   Laura Ann 
 3 October 2025
 
 
 Verified Very good What an excellent book! So many twists and turns. Great story. Good characters. I was holding my breath through most of it. It's a can't put it down book.
  
 
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   Christine 
 21 September 2025
 
 
 Verified Really enjoyed it! Look forward to reading more in the series. Intriguing with lots of plot twists. Well done! Why do you force me to write more than I want...
  
 
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   Kindle Customer 
 20 July 2025
 
 
 Verified Page turner all the way This well written and intriguing book keeps you wanting to read the next page. Even when you need to put the book down to do other things, the story keeps you thinking of it. Reading this book was diffiently worth my time.
  
 
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   Jason 
 26 June 2025
 
 
 Verified good read A quick and good read. Fast paced story and hard to put down. Vega makes a likable character and her hoping she will be around for awhile.
  
 
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   Kindle Customer Carol V 
 23 May 2025
 
 
 Verified WOW A Great read ! Suspense and action to the end. A real twist too. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes mystery and action.
  
 
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   Stephen R Coleman 
 17 January 2025
 
 
 Verified Twist and Turns Thriller Thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel by a writer I've not read before, but will again! Starts off as chase and capture, then takes a more sinister turn. Good characters overall and the lead is brilliant. Plenty of excitement, I struggled to put it down as the story developed.
  
 
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   Lesley Vernon 
 9 September 2024
 
 
 Verified Brilliant read I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I started reading it today and finished it at 3am. The storyline is superb and I love the main character. Can’t wait to start the next book.
  
 
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   Mx. Phoebe's Viewpoint 
 4 July 2024
 
 
 Verified There is lots of action in this puzzle game. There is lots of action in this puzzle game. I actually thought another character could have had more play in the game and it would have added a nice tech twist to the plot, but it didn’t need it. I love that Dani is a veteran and as with most of us it still resonates in the core of her even though she is not a soldier anymore.The supporting characters are interesting. The family dynamic brings something different to the story. I love strong diverse characters who break the stereotypes and Daniela Vega is an agent to follow. The mystery is solid. This kickoff to the series is a good time and I can’t wait to read the next one.
  
 
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   trekker 
 7 May 2024
 
 
 Verified Captivating The overall story kept me intrigued throughout. All the animated and engaging action, techy savvyness, and mystery was to my taste. A great read which I recommend 👍 5 popcorns
  
 
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   robin 
 17 April 2024
 
 
 Verified What a ride! This was a really good book - full of action and a real page turner! Dani is a great character - feisty as they come with (she thinks) a lot to prove. Well-concieved and lots of fun to cheer on.I loved the setting, and the twist at the end as to who the perpetrator was was terrific!If you like fast-paced action, great storytelling, and lots of thrills, read A Killer's Game!There are others in the series - can't wait for Dani's next adventure!
  
 
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   Kelly W 
 23 March 2024
 
 
 Verified An excellent and fast paced thriller An interesting and fun to read thriller featuring a fantastic main character. I loved the concept of this one and its fast paced action/mystery mashup kept me hooked and wanting more. I've already read book 2 and am eagerly awaiting more from this series and author. Looking forward to seeing what Danni gets up to next.
  
 
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   diana jaycox (my friends call me DJ) 
 15 September 2023
 
 
 Verified Great start for a new series! A thrill a minute. A Killer's Game by Isabella Maldonado is a first read for me, but it definitely won't be the last! From the first page to the last, A Killer's Game was a twisted roller coaster of suspense and mystery that captivated me from the very beginning. I fell in love with Maldonado's character Daniela Vega, a sassy strong Latina FIB agent. She is so well-developed, you can almost touch her, as Maldonado puts Daniela through the cat and mouse chase to catch a villain! The action is fast-paced and if you don't stay focused, you could miss a vital clue. And then you, like the rest of characters might stay trapped in the "escape room from hell"!Isabella Maldonado is a very visual writer. Her scenes are dramatic and are described in away that make the reader a participant rather than a observer. Which to me, a visual learner myself, increases the thrill ten- fold! I can't read a blueprint but I could SEE the layout of the escape room perfect! I may have gotten lost in some of the gamer/coder references, the sheer brilliance of the puzzles and other intricate details. But as soon as Isabella Maldonado explained through Daniela, I caught on again, and was right back absorbed into game! Isabella Maldonado has a magic touch with words! Her background in law enforcement shows in her word choices. Reading her sentences, her word choices, is like savoring a fine meal in a five star restaurant!I am so impressed with Isabella Maldonado's work, I immediately wishlisted the rest of her books! I will need to buy more memory if I am ever going to be able to read all her books! Oh what a delightful problem!If you haven't read A Killer's Game, RUN to your nearest DEALER! I guarantee you will be as thrilled as I was!
  
 
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   Robert W Dixon 
 9 June 2023
 
 
 Verified thrilling I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it kept me riveted until the very end. I always love a story that has a twist towards the end.

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Series: FBI Special Agent Daniela Vega Series, Book 1

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