Girl Twelve: Silenced: A Maya Gray FBI Suspense Thriller, Book 12

Maya Gray #12

by Molly Black

When challenged by a new notorious killer, FBI Agent Maya Gray is tasked with catching a murderer preying on college seniors steps away from commencement. With her career—and life—on the line, Maya must decode the twisted envy poisoning campus life before the next cap and gown adorns a coffin.

GIRL SILENCED is book #12 in a long anticipated new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with GIRL MURDER (book #1).

A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the MAYA GRAY mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night. It is a perfect addition for fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine, Melinda Leigh or Mary Burton.

Future books in the series are now available!

Genres: Mystery, Audiobook, Thriller

Audible Audio

First published April 3, 2025

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

[Barefoot Gypsy Jimerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice work.

Wow great. Its nice to to have Maya back in action after so long. Story moved along a a good pace could of used a little more action tho. Be good non the less.

[Pamela Canterbury · Rating 2 out of 5]

it was good ...

[Taylor Milburn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Girl Twelve: Silenced delivers exactly what I expected—and not much more. As the latest installment in Molly Black's series, it sticks closely to the well-worn formula: a mysterious murder, a determined investigator, and a twisted killer hiding in plain sight. If you've read the previous books, you’ll recognize the familiar rhythm—just with new victims and two fresh villains.

That’s not to say it wasn’t enjoyable. The pacing is solid, the suspense holds up, and the writing is clean. But there’s a sense of déjà vu that’s hard to ignore. The plot beats fall into place almost too predictably, and while the new killer brings some intrigue, it feels like a slight remix rather than something fresh.

Overall, it’s a decent read if you’re already a fan of the series or looking for something comfortingly familiar.

[Heather Blair · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I’ve maxed out the series here. While they had been entertaining enough up to the last few, the repetitive nature of the theme and struggles has lost its appeal. One killer forcing the professionals to try to solve another murder(s) and struggle with the main character to work with a partner is over played. The main character supposedly “learns her lesson” over and over about the partner but continues to repeat the patterns of behavior. It’s gotten old. I have no desire to finish the series, which is unusual for me.

[Christine Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

The series was becoming very predictable. This book was a refresh with the introduction of a new agent. I gave the book a 3 instead of a 4 because in the digital book, there are so many typos, it takes away from the reading. Also, the ending and solving of the case was very abrupt.

[Cassie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m a finisher, but… well at least they’re short. How many times can she fail to clear her gun, or having cleared it, drop it. Shouldn’t that point her toward more training? A different holster design? A different grip style?

[Ashley Appel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unfortunately getting really tired of this series. Same plot every book, extremely repetitive. Can’t wait to be done.

[Kacy · Rating 2 out of 5]

It just became too predictable and I felt like we were just starting the same story over again.

[Christy Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this one, but it's still my last in the series. I've had enough of maya gray lol.

[Avery · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly felt like book 10 was a good stopping point in the series, but kept going with it. So far, the following books have been okay, but nothing spectacular.

[Kenz · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Melissa Pittman werth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Series should have ended prior to this book. wasn't as good as the rest.

[B · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars