Isabella Maldonado

Isabella Maldonado wore a gun and badge in real life before turning to crime writing. A graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico and the first Latina to attain the rank of captain in the Fairfax County Police Department just outside DC, she retired as the Commander of Special Investigations and Forensics. Her upcoming book A KILLER’S GAME (June 1, 2023; Thomas & Mercer) is the perfect combination of Squid Game meets  Criminal Minds.  

A KILLER’S GAME  is a high-octane thriller set in an escape room filled with lethal puzzles. The story, featuring a strong Latina main character, will have readers trying to crack codes and solve clues while on the edge of their seats.

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