If I Run (A Ruby Hunter FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 1)

Molly Black

Nov 2022 · A Ruby Hunter FBI Suspense Thriller Book 1 · Molly Black

About this ebook

FBI BAU Special Agent Ruby Hunter remains haunted by “The 13 Killer,” the serial killer who took everything from her—including her partner—before she put him away for good. Yet somehow, though behind bars, new bodies are showing up with his trademark 13 signature. Is he behind it? Will Ruby, still shattered, return to the force to confront him again?

 

“Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!”

—Reader review for Girl One: Murder

 

IF I RUN is the debut novel in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings.

 

FBI Special Agent Ruby Hunter wants nothing more than to put the 13 killer, and her days in the FBI, behind her, and to try to pick up the pieces of her life. But he refuses to rot quietly.

 

Ruby realizes she must do the thing she dreads the most: visit him in prison. But he is diabolical and cunning, an expert at toying with his victims—and with her.

 

Separating fact from fiction, his delusion from real-life clues, will be key for Ruby. With a new victim’s life on the line, and time running out—and Ruby herself in danger—the stakes could not be higher.

 

But is Ruby walking right into his trap?

 

A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the RUBY HUNTER mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night.

 

Books #2 and #3—IF I TELL and IF I LIVE—are now also available!

Ratings and reviews

A nice quick read that needs another run past an editor's desk to remove some unecessary fluff. Also, without spoiling the plot, the way the killer is caught is a mad grasp at straws at best (there's a final link that's made over the course of about 100 words). I was also hoping for an intricate web of clues where previous suspects re-emerge, but this read as a simple 'go to point A, question person B, wait for murder C to happen...' More of a walk down a linear path than a maze

While the story captured me, & Ms Black clearly has talent, she would be wise to revisit her choice in Editor. Errors & issues in flow soon forced me to abandon this read out of frustration. I was distracted continually by lack of editing competence.

The only complaint I have on this book is Ruby's description of a mobile home. Describing living in a mobile home park. I have lived in a mobile home and have lived in a mobile home park years ago. Believe me, there are no stairs creaking or not because they are all on one movable floor. No upstairs. Other than that it's a good story.

About the author

Bestselling author Molly Black is author of the MAYA GRAY FBI suspense thriller series, comprising nine books (and counting); the RYLIE WOLF FBI suspense thriller series, comprising six books (and counting); of the TAYLOR SAGE FBI suspense thriller series, comprising six books (and counting); of the KATIE WINTER FBI suspense thriller series, comprising nine books (and counting); and of the RUBY HUNTER FBI suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting).

An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Molly loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.mollyblackauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.