Filled with intrigue, twists and a never-ending sense of urgency, A Killer’s Code keeps you in suspense while you join the frantic pursuit to solve this mystery. The third installment in the Daniela Vega series is another action-packed adventure that will exercise your brain and accelerate your heart rate.
Hitman Gustavo Toro is dead, but he planned to take others down with him upon his demise. He left a video to be watched by the FBI in the event of his death, which requires Special Agent Daniela Vega and her team to decode cryptic clues and hunt down the evidence Toro left behind that will expose the malevolent forces directing his actions for years. But they’re not the only ones searching for this evidence. The very mastermind behind Toro’s nefarious orders is desperate to get there first and ensure he can continue to operate and maintain his riches and power. What follows is a deadly race to the finish where everyone’s in danger, secrets are exposed, and lives will be changed forever.
Dani Vega is undoubtedly the star of the show, her impressive skillset and intellect on full display along with being her unapologetically authentic self. She is asked to not only crack daunting codes using her impressive brain and prior training, but she’s asked to lead tactical planning and execution in dangerous situations to leverage her prior military service. Vega is one of the strongest most capable female protagonists in the genre and she kicks major ass on this case.
Additionally, there are several other aspects of A Killer’s Code that elevate this book to a high level. First, Vega’s boss Steve Wu delivers a masterclass in leadership and political savviness, navigating a difficult relationship with his direct superior that results in a successful outcome on the case and elevating his career prospects in the FBI. Second, the development of supporting characters is fantastic. From Vega’s genius brother Axel to NYPD detective Mark Flint to Vega’s mother and others, each character adds depth and purpose to move the story forward. And finally, there’s Gustavo Toro. The arc of this hitman’s story and the possibility of redemption for someone who has done so many despicable things are an incredible feat that can only be pulled off by an exceptional author. And Isabella Maldonado is absolutely at the top of her game.
A Killer’s Code is a top notch, fast-paced novel that flies by in the blink of an eye. Once you pick it up, you’ll find it incredibly difficult to stop. Another explosive and exciting thriller from the pen of Isabella Maldonado.
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