Girl Eight: Hunted: A Maya Gray FBI Suspense Thriller, Book 8

Maya Gray #8

by Molly Black

Twelve cold cases. Twelve kidnapped women. One diabolical serial killer.

In this riveting suspense thriller, a brilliant FBI agent faces a deadly decipher the mystery before each one is murdered.

In the Maya Gray series (which begins with Girl Murder), FBI Special Agent Maya Gray, 39, has seen it all. She’s one of BAU’s rising stars and the go-to agent for hard-to-crack serial cases. When she receives a handwritten postcard promising to release 12 kidnapped women if she will solve 12 cold cases, she assumes it’s a hoax.

Until the note mentions that, among the captives, is her missing sister.

Maya, shaken, is forced to take it seriously. The cases she’s up against are some of the most difficult the FBI has ever seen. But the terms of his game are If Maya solves a case, he will release one of the girls.

And if she fails, he will end a life.

In Girl Hunted, a new serial killer is leaving a mysterious signature at each crime a mirror.

Maya struggles to crack the riddle and decipher its significance. Why a mirror?

Is the killer hinting at himself?

Or could it mean that he is targeting Maya next?

Genres: Audiobook, Mystery, Thriller, Fiction

Audible Audio

First published March 7, 2023

About the author

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

BOOKS BY MOLLY BLACK

GRACE FORD FBI THRILLER

NEARLY MINE (Book #1)

NEARLY SAFE (Book #2)

NEARLY FREE (Book #3)

NEARLY GONE (Book #4)

NEARLY HIS (Book #5)

CAITLIN DARE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER

COME GET ME (Book #1)

COME FIND ME (Book #2)

COME TAKE ME (Book #3)

COME CATCH ME (Book #4)

COME SAVE ME (Book #5)

RUBY HUNTER FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER

IF I RUN (Book #1)

IF I TELL (Book #2)

IF I LIVE (Book #3)

IF I FORGET (Book #4)

IF I RETURN (Book #5)

MAYA GRAY MYSTERY SERIES

GIRL ONE: MURDER (Book #1)

GIRL TWO: TAKEN (Book #2)

GIRL THREE: TRAPPED (Book #3)

GIRL FOUR: LURED (Book #4)

GIRL FIVE: BOUND (Book #5)

GIRL SIX: FORSAKEN (Book #6)

GIRL SEVEN: CRAVED (Book #7)

GIRL EIGHT: HUNTED (Book #8)

GIRL NINE: GONE (Book #9)

RYLIE WOLF FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER

FOUND YOU (Book #1)

CAUGHT YOU (Book #2)

SEE YOU (Book #3)

WANT YOU (Book #4)

TAKE YOU (Book #5)

DARE YOU (Book #6)

TAYLOR SAGE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER

DON’T LOOK (Book #1)

DON’T BREATHE (Book #2)

DON’T RUN (Book #3)

DON’T FLINCH (Book #4)

DON’T REMEMBER (Book #5)

DON’T TELL (Book #6)

DON’T HIDE (Book #7)

DON’T BLINK (Book #8)

KATIE WINTER FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER

SAVE ME (Book #1)

REACH ME (Book #2)

HIDE ME (Book #3)

BELIEVE ME (Book #4)

HELP ME (Book #5)

FORGET ME (Book #6)

HOLD ME (Book #7)

PROTECT ME (Book #8)

REMEMBER ME (Book #9)

CATCH ME (Book #10)

WATCH ME (Book #11)

Reviews

[Lara Aelric · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one was a struggle. I was tempted to fast forward to get to the solve but didn't want to on the off chance there was a Moonlight Killer chapter mixed in, because those are ones I actually found interesting.

Also, I don't recall there being any mirrors in this book, so even me rereading the premise of this book to try to elaborate on why I didn't care for it didn't help.

Honestly, by this point I'm mostly still here because I'm too far in to quit.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ahh this one was SO good! Probably my favorite! I just CANT STAND not having the last book to finish the story, especially with an ending like that!!

[Tiffani H. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eight books in and I'm finally mad.

I'm mad at the director. I'm mad at Maya. I'm mad at the Moonlight Killer. I feel like this book was the one that needed to be written to make the plot more interesting for the last 4 books instead of just the same old, same old.

[Madelyn Ohene-Ntow · Rating 5 out of 5]

What is even happening? Gray! Get it together. Can’t wait to read what comes next.

[Vickie Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can't stop reading.

[Charleigh-Bonita McEnnerney · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Carrie Esler · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.3
Same formula. Still making terrible decisions that somehow still work out

[Vivianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)

Girl Eight: Hunted by Molly Black continues the Maya Gray series in exactly the way you’d expect by now — fast-paced, easy to binge, and mildly addictive, but still a bit formulaic and forgettable.

At just 190 pages, it’s another super quick read with a steady pace and a clean structure. The mystery moves swiftly, and the writing stays tight and efficient. Like the others, it’s entertaining in the moment and gives you that instant payoff — the kind of book that’s easy to pick up when you’re in the mood for something quick and familiar.

But that familiarity is also starting to feel like a weakness. The case setup is once again a strangulation, at midnight, during a full moon — and while that connects directly to the Moonlight Killer arc, it’s getting repetitive. Eight books in, and it’s hard not to feel like we’re seeing the same case play out again and again with slight variations.

That said, the Moonlight Killer thread is finally picking up steam, and that’s what really keeps me reading. There’s a growing sense of urgency now, and while the characters still don’t go particularly deep emotionally, the overarching plot has more weight than it used to.

Unfortunately, the ending made me roll my eyes — classic Maya doing something unbelievably dumb again. She’s a trained FBI agent, and yet she tells no one where she’s going and walks straight into the villain’s trap alone?!? I can’t. It’s just so frustrating and unrealistic at this point. For someone so competent on paper, she keeps making choices that completely contradict her training.

There weren’t many surprises here — the story plays out predictably, and I was ahead of the reveals most of the time. Still, the book delivered exactly what I expected: a fast hit of suspense, a satisfying resolution, and just enough forward motion to make me want to jump into the next one.

Girl Eight: Hunted sticks closely to the series formula: short, sharp, and engaging, but not especially fresh or deep.

Fast and familiar — the mystery’s getting old, and Maya’s choices are getting dumber, but the Moonlight Killer arc keeps pulling me along.

[Kari Robbins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better than book 7 but I feel like this series needs to be done. It’s repetitive and I’m ready to just get to the ending at this point.

[Toni Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5 stars)
I really enjoyed Girl Eight: Hunted by Molly Black. Book 8 kept me hooked from start to finish, and that cliffhanger at the end has me immediately moving on to book 9!
This time, a new serial killer is leaving a chilling and symbolic signature at each crime scene: a mirror. The mystery around why he uses it had me questioning everything right along with Maya. Is he reflecting something about himself? Or could it mean that Maya herself is the real target? The suspense was sharp, and the twists kept me listening late into the night.
The pacing felt tight, the tension high, and as always, I love following Maya as she balances her sharp instincts with her personal struggles. Molly Black really knows how to end each book in this series with a bang, and this one was no exception.
If you’ve been following the Maya Gray series, Girl Eight: Hunted is a strong installment that keeps raising the stakes and leaves you desperate to find out what comes next.

[Gale Costa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of action in this one! Again, I do feel though that sometimes Maya, brilliant as she is, is not the smartest with her choices, she knew the moonlight killer was listening on her phone and she let him so he would know what she accomplished as far as the demands he put on her. Right from the start I said to myself why don’t they write the stuff down to each other that shouldn’t be spoken So he wouldn’t hear it? Even with him having visuals on them, they could’ve done it discreetly. But other than some unrealistic things like that I’m really enjoying this series. This book was really good, she finally meets up with the moonlight killer!

[Maegan Cutrone · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maya has to solve a case fast, again. This time she has to do it on her own. No help from the FBI, no help from Marco. The case this time? A killer is strangling men who look exactly like him. IDK how big the town is, but how many 'identical' men are in one town? And they all happen to be on the same dating app, at the same time. Sure Jan. And to make it even better, Maya decides to take down a criminal mastermind, serial killer, kidnapper....completely on her own? If they didn't end in cliffhangers to make you pick up the next one I don't know if I would even still be reading this series instead of googling how it ends. 'eye roll'

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maya still tracking killers for the Moonlight Killer. Maya is saved by the man she dragged into her last case looking for a killer killing men he closely resembles. Poor Marco is sideline after he got shot helping Maya. Reyes is guarding Marco’s hospital room but Maya sends the over eager agent off with a postcard to save the hostage. Now poor Marco is unguarded in the hospital room! In an insane move she runs off to where the Moonlight Killer has his captives held. Things go horribly wrong and Maya’s sister Meghan may be the one who pays the price!

[Samantha Buckle · Rating 4 out of 5]

So good! Again!

I had to pick the next one up right away! I cannot put this series down.

I know this series can be a bit repetitive but holy! There’s always a new twist and turn!

This one has me really questioning what will be happening next! Without spoilers, how can she do this in her current predicament? Like…… I can’t!

Would recommend! Loved reading this series too! Started off with audio books, loved the first few and now am in love with reading them more!

[Claudete Takahashi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maya keeps on fighting her fears, her feelings, and the difficulties she finds to do her work. Girl Eight: Hunted is a fast-paced story, full of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. She cannot fail, otherwise, she might never see her sister again. Very entertaining.

[Aoibhe finnie · Rating 3 out of 5]

So repetitive. It’s hard to enjoy the story when she’s re-explaining every plot point 3 times in each book. The way things happen is also very repetitive. I liked the ending though but feel like I want to skip to the last book.

[Tifanee Oliver-Crosmas · Rating 3 out of 5]

finishing this series because I have to know
this one held a little more suspense so it kept you on your toes. you almost were trying to figure out how it was going to end with 4 more books still
and I also didn't find her as annoying

[Joe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Last chapter.....🤯

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was by far one of my favorites in the series. I cannot wait for the next book.

[Emily Rogers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting twist at the end, but I'm frustrated by how invested I am in the end of this series. Maya continues to act predictable and so irresponsibly.

[Meghan King · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audio

[Sophia Zornes · Rating 3 out of 5]

They are all the same now. Just in different cities. And I am exhausted. How is Maya still going?

[Christy Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

More of the same, I'll be happy when this series is over. Its good just always the same drama lol.

[Haley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oof I’m not sure I can finish this series.. the FMC just gets dumber with every book. And it’s like a repeat of the same type of killer over and over.

[Lawanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Narrated by Rosanna Pilcher

[Lauren Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely my favorite one so far. I wish that every book had ended like this one.

[Sarasue29 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m not overly impressed with these books. But I’m committed at this point. 8 down, 173 to go.

[Jan Lachniet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Books are getting predictable

[Emily Winsor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audio

[Chelsea Thomas · Rating 1 out of 5]

The FBI agent is extra stupid in this book. About to google how this series ends