A Forgotten Kill

Daniela Vega, Book 2

By: Isabella Maldonado

Narrated by: Almarie Guerra, Feodor Chin

Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

An FBI agent tracks a brilliant serial killer in New York—right back to her own cold-blooded past in a riveting thriller by the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Cipher.

FBI Special Agent Daniela “Dani” Vega was seventeen when her mother murdered her father. Ten years after Dani’s own damning eyewitness testimony sealed her mother’s fate, she’s starting to have doubts. What if she got it all wrong?

A veteran NYPD homicide detective agrees to reopen the closed case on one condition—Dani must help him find a serial killer who’s been operating throughout New York City for the past decade. If anyone can decipher his patterns, and his riddles, it’s a trained codebreaker like Dani. The killer knows this too. And his next riddle—and victim—is meant just for her.

For Dani, stopping a killer—and learning what really happened to her father—becomes more personal and more dangerous with each new twist. As secrets of the past are unearthed, the truth could forever change Dani’s life…and the lives of everyone she loves.

©2024 Isabella Maldonado (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Maldonado’s years of law enforcement experience continue to add grit and texture to the series, and she supplements those details with a barn burner of a climax. Readers will clamor for the sequel.”—Publishers Weekly

“Maldonado's expertise in the criminology field really shines through in her books…She covers her bases, does her research, and creates a realistic investigation and chase that is compelling and engaging!”—Shelf Reflection

“Dani Vega is the kick-ass heroine we’ve all been waiting for! Former Army Ranger, current hard-core FBI agent, she can outthink, outfight, and just plain outclass any opponent around. Welcome to your next favorite series!”—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Another wonderful book in the series

I really like this series and the way Dani is able to figure things out. I certainly hope there's another book soon. The narration by Almarie Guerra and Feodor Chin really added to the story.

I love this series!

I listened to the is in less than one day. It had me hooked the entire time. This series deserves more hype! Can’t wait for the next one!!

Great Listen

Great story line with lots of twists. I enjoy how the author portrays the main character as smart and capable.

Gripping story

Once again Isabella Maldonado written a book that from the first page had me gripped till the last page. This is definitely a must read or listen. I can definitely recommend.

Daniela Vega is a bad ass

Another great story read this one . You won’t regret it. The action is good and the story is good

fast paced

Riveting and exciting from the very beginning! Surprising twists and intelligent storytelling. Isabella never disappoints!

Keeps getting better and better

Really enjoyed Isabella’s new novel! Hopefully we get some more Dani Vega stories! Or a movie :)

Action-packed Dani Vega story!

A few months ago, I discovered Isabella Maldonado’s writing by accident, I have to say it was a fortuitous accident because I’m now addicted to her story telling and characters. This second Daniela Vega story provides background context to Dani and her family and their relationship. Of course, it also highlights Dani’s investigative talents and crime solving abilities. I listened to the audiobook of this story so along with the well-crafted story, I had the additional benefit of Almarie Guerra and Feodor Chin bringing the story and each character to life through their excellent narration skills. If you enjoy crime thrillers, pick up any of Isabela Maldonado’s books and settle in for an excellent experience. If you haven’t read the first Danelle Vega story, A Killer’s Game, you would do well reading it prior to A Forgotten Kill so that you have a better feel for who Dani is and her backstory.