I enjoyed this book. I think it started off a little slow for me but it caught my attention. I did not really like the way it ended but I guess if I want to know more I will reado book 2. I like Agent Victoria Heslin, she is a great character and I do like Ned as well. I hope to read more about this in book 2. Overall, I enjoyed the book and I love series killer books and this one was no exception.

I got an ARC copy of this book from Jenifer and would like to thank a lot for the opportunity. This is the best read I've had in years! The writing is perfect, from beginning to end. It's told from two points of view: The tale is a mixture of delusion, paranoia and submission, flawlessly and a bit humorously written from one side and the well known criminal investigation genre with a bit of romance on the other. But it's not a common book, it grabs your attention and you just can't stop reading

I loved Jenifer Ruff’s 'The Numbers Killer'. The story is whole and seductive, the main character (Agent Heslin) has depth and likeability, and as usual with Jenifer Ruff, there’s lots of body-bags.From the very first pages, I had an instant connection to the tortured, disorganized soul doing the killing. I like the fact that Ruff identifies the killer to the reader and gives the killer a face, a body and a series of surmountable conflicts. I also like that the author gives the killer a voice an...

Great book! Grabbed me from the start. So much so, that I read it all in one day. Looking forward to more Agent Victoria Heslin stories!

Jenifer Ruff has done it again! From the first gripping scene to the last word on the last page, I was hooked. This book is for those who love a suspenseful story carefully crafted with unexpected turns and wickedly wonderful timing. It is fast-paced and nuance rich and I just couldn't put it down. The attention to detail in the personalities of the characters made me care all the more how it played out for them all. Jenifer Ruff is masterful at keeping the thread of suspense tight and I found m...

When the first victim is murdered with a number scrawled on his forehead, the FBI assumes it was a mob hit. After all, he was the key witness in an organized crime trial. However, when more people start to turn up dead, things aren’t so clear. Enter Victoria Heslin. When Victoria starts to receive cryptic messages from who she believes to be the killer, her window of time to solve the case begins to close. Delaying it might mean her own death.I think the most interesting part of this book was tr...

The Numbers Killer wasn't that good of a mystery but was a bit different than usual; we knew the killer right off the start, but we did not know the motive. The book follows multiple characters; the killer, the two agents in charge, a couple of potential victims, and even the dog walker. They all help follow every part of an ongoing investigation yet the plot felt rather superficial in the end. Because while the first installment of Agent Victoria Heslin is a mystery, it somewhat takes the roman...

This book was great from the first page to the last. Block out some time to read because you won’t want to put it down. I love FBI Victoria she is smart, beautiful, rich and philanthropic. I hope Jenifer Ruff is working on book 2!!!

I liked this book even though I have to admit that at first it was a bit slow for me. The last part of it got really interesting and I flew through it. The twist and the end I did not see coming and I prefer it that way. Over all a good read and would definitely recommend.

A different kind of serial killer! I've read my share of serial killer books and I LOVED this one! Get in the minds of the killer and those trying to apprehend the Numbers Killer. A different angle than the usual and it kept me interested right up to the Bazinga! ending.Well done!!

I like the story and plot but somehow The Numbers Killer is quite superficial to me. I think the book has potential but should dig deep into characters and plausibility. What irked me was details like Victoria's personality...I don't want to stereotype an FBI character but I think at least she should be more mature and tougher for such a job, right? All in all this one is too light for my taste.

Just finished The Numbers Killer. It was a fast-paced, page-turner that had me up late and never wanting to put it down. There were a number of unexpected twists and turns with an ending that will catch you completely off guard. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves a great thriller. Usually, it takes me a few weeks to get through a book with my busy schedule but I found myself trying to find breaks here and there where I could get another chapter in. Finished it in just a few days.

A great read. A real page turner. Keeps you guessing from the start. I did catch on to what was going on pretty quickly, although the how it happened did surprise me. A different spin on the usual serial killer scenario, showing the thought process she went through. I thought I'd dislike agent heslin but I really didn't. Overall great characters, great plot great book. I look forward to the next one.

I’m having a bit of a rough time with this book. On the one hand, the story and the narration were both solid and enjoyable, on the other I just couldn’t stand or understand the main character. Now I’m a huge dog lover to the point where I called my parent’s last dog my baby brother, but Victoria took it to a whole other level, and one that didn’t quite fit with protecting and serving I might add – at least not the human kind.Case in point; an elder couple were brutally murdered while out hikin

Author Jenifer Ruff gives us another exciting psychological thriller in The Numbers Killer. It begins with two demented, broken people celebrating their wedding anniversary with a trip to a cheap hotel - but it does not go as planned. The husband Danny, is a relentless manipulating monster and Beth is his expert hacker wife that has her own compulsive issues and fears. Ruff’s writing is fluid and effortless as she takes you on their misadventure alongside the hard working, relentless FBI Agent V...

The beginning of this book is chaotic as the reader enters a serial murder in process while the killer is berated by her husband. The scary thing is that this is so realistic and could happen to anybody. The characters are believable, and the circumstances are presented in some depth, creating substantial involvement with the story. I developed a growing sense of dread as the story continued, and my expectations were fulfilled. I spent more time in the head of a crazy person than I would have li...

I received this book as an ARC from the author. I am happy to be able to write this review. I enjoyed this book. I found it interesting. The main characters are quite intriguing and I could hardly wait to see what would happen. Every few pages the FBI were finding people dead. They could not get a handle on the cause of so many dead people in the same time span. What I’m the world is going on. Is there a serial killer in their midst? The killer is leaving clues but to what!?! You will have to re...

The Numbers Killer is a great thriller. The suspense and intrigue in this novel keep you engaged throughout this well-written story. I loved the characters, especially Victoria, and look forward to the next book in this series. If you like reading police procedural, mysteries, or thrillers, you will love this novel.I received a free copy of this book and choose to review it voluntarily.

You’ll never view odd numbers the same way again.When a key witness in an organized crime trial turns up dead in his kitchen with liar and the number two scrawled on his forehead, the FBI assumes the murder was a hit to silence him. Then the calls start coming in—more victims with similar markings and no connection to the mob.As agents Victoria Heslin and Dante Rivera struggle to catch a break in the case, they receive a series of cryptic, personal messages from the killer, complicating the inve...

I couldn't put this book down! The ending was a little fast for me but overall this was a really great read.