Girl Seven: Craved

Maya Gray #7

by Molly Black

In GIRL SEVEN: CRAVED, women are turning up dead with a precious stone mysteriously left on their bodies. What type of stone is it? What is the significance?

Will it lead to the Moonlight Killer?

And who will he target next?

Genres: Audiobook, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Crime, Thriller

215 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 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

[Cait · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plot line and cases are great but after 7 Books Maya’s internal dialogue gets incredibly repetitive. I don’t want to read why she doesn’t tell Harris information and the reasoning behind all her decisions a million times.

[Julie Simeon · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I didn't need to know how it finally ends I swear I would've dropped it because oh my god is Maya infuriating

[Vivianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)

Girl Seven: Craved by Molly Black is another quick and easy installment in the Maya Gray series — fast-paced and addictive, but still a bit predictable and ultimately forgettable.

At just 215 pages, it’s a lightning-fast read that delivers the familiar formula fans expect: immediate action, swift investigation, and a resolution that wraps things up neatly. The plot moves smoothly, but there are no real surprises — the twists are fairly predictable, and the overall mystery doesn’t break new ground.

One thing that’s starting to wear thin, though, is the case setup itself. Every book revolves around a strangulation that happens at midnight during a full moon. I get that this ties into the Moonlight Killer storyline, but after seven books, this pattern is definitely starting to feel repetitive and lacking in freshness.

What continues to hold my interest is the ongoing Moonlight Killer storyline, which adds a layer of tension and keeps the larger arc moving forward. However, like before, this thread unfolds slowly and feels a bit stretched out across too many books.

The characters remain serviceable but not deeply developed. Maya is competent and likable, yet the story rarely delves beneath the surface. The quick pace keeps things moving but leaves little room for emotional depth.

That said, I LOVED the cliffhanger at the end — it gave me such a rush, and I’m genuinely so happy I can jump straight into the next book.

Overall, Girl Seven: Craved sticks to the established formula: fun, fast, and easy to consume, but lacking in lasting impact or memorable moments.

Short, sharp, and reliably entertaining — perfect if you want a quick thriller fix, and that ending definitely has me hooked for more.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book felt much more repetitive than those previous in the series. Lots of recapping relationships...etc. The ending was an excellent cliffhanger, but it wasn't enough to redeem the entire book.

[Andrea · Rating 2 out of 5]

In the previous book, Maya was a bit less irritating, but in this one, she was even more infuriating than usual… and I’m quite annoyed, because I didn’t plan to read the next book, but because of the freaking cliffhanger, I have to 😑

[Toni Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a ride! Girl Seven: Craved pulled me in right from the start and never let go. The mystery of the women found dead with a precious stone left behind was both chilling and fascinating. I couldn’t stop wondering—what type of stone is it? What’s the significance? Could it be the key to finally unmasking the Moonlight Killer?
Molly Black does such a great job at building tension and leaving just enough unanswered questions to keep me hooked. And that cliffhanger at the end—wow!! I immediately had to jump into book 8 because I need to know what happens next.
Maya continues to be a strong and determined character, and I love how each book layers more depth into her story while keeping the suspense sharp. If you enjoy fast-paced thrillers with just the right amount of twists, this one won’t disappoint.
On to the next! 📚🎧

[BookwormUnicorn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick Review

I absolutely love this Maya Gray series!

What I love:

❤️This is a quick and fast paced read.
❤️The different crimes/cases (plots) to solve in between the books while the underlying main plot is to solve the kidnapped and/or murdered women.
❤️The fluidity in between books are easy to follow so I do not feel obligated having to read them one after the other. I could read other books in between and go back to the series easily.
❤️Likeable characters specifically Maya and Marco; their great dynamic in exploring and solving cases and their "budding" love story.
❤️Even with only 200-ish pages, there is no lacking of twists and turns which makes the book even more compelling to read.

👍I highly recommend👍not just the book but the whole series especially if you love quick reads, police procedural type and filled with twists and turns.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maya Gray is starting to unravel with all the pressure to solve the tasks set by the Moonlight Killer. Her boss at the FBI is no help with his interference and threats to take back her task force. This time she and Marco are nearly killed in a takedown of the Moonstone Serial Killer. They find the captive the Moonlight Killer left in the woods but to punish Maya he targets poor Marco and the guy may not make it!!

[Maegan Cutrone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boy boy...talk about ending on a cliffhanger! The case Maya is racing to solve in this installment hits really close to home. A killer is out there killing women and leaving moonstones with their bodies. Maya has to find out who, and why, in only 3 days this time, in order for another woman to go free. Will another bunny be saved? Will Maya be safe? Will Marco? The storyline in this one was, again, rather predictable, however the ending left me yelling "Really? Really?!"

[Claudete Takahashi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maya is again running against time in a case where she has to find who is the culprit that is abducting and killing women. The Moonlight Killer is again threatening lives and she has Marco's support and also the support of the local Police force where the crimes occurred. She will have to work even harder to solve this case and make her boss actually comply with her actions. Great read!

[Samantha Buckle · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5*
This was such a quick read for me! I could not put it down!

This series has me by a chokehold and I do not want to stop! So thankful the next two are available now because I am on the edge of a cliff each time I finish one of these books! This one got me though!

I went straight into the next one!

Would recommend!

[Gale Costa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I find this series very addictive, but also frustrating at times. Many of similar scenarios keep repeating themselves because of this crazy serial killer and kidnapper. I get frustrated with Maya because of her foolish choices. Yet I understand her desperation to try to save her sister and the other women. Great book and series.

[Aoibhe finnie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really liking this series so far but was slightly disappointed with this one. It was quite repetitive at times with describing her involvement with the moonlight killer and how her boss is annoying her. At this stage we know. We’ve read 7 books of it. My version also made a mistake with mayas name - it said “Paige said…” rather than maya. Weird

[Marjorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read

I've just finished another great read. I love how so involved you get into the storyline. This one left a little more of a cliffhanger than usual. Looking forward to the next book. I'm sure you've noticed, I wrote nothing of the storyline. I generally never do. I want you the reader to experience the story like I did. Enjoy.....

[Nadine Gonzalez · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story line is interesting and I’m invested now… I really want to know how it keeps unfolding and what happens in the end, it’s just when you’re reading the whole series, all of Maya’s internal dialogue becomes so redundant and at this point I’m tired of being reminded that she knows the kidnapper is a serial killer but she can’t say that to anyone and other thoughts that go on internally

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

Finished this just before the end of the year
Another girl another story

Because I'm half way I have to keep going with this series but I want mya to not be so whiney. Your sister is kidnapped we get it you get moody when shit doesn't go your way but now look what you've done...
Dome on book 8 for being about Marco!!!!!!

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series has be in a chokehold. This one did feel a little more repetitive than previous books in the series.
I did not expect the ending with Marco and quickly started the next book to know if he survived or not.

I highly recommend this series.

[Dani · Rating 3 out of 5]

it’s getting repetitive. I think by book 7 the readers know Maya is doing this for her sister. We know why she doesn’t tell Harris everything. I need to know what happens - but I need a break from this series.

[Nikki Walczak · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm on book 8. Won't stop now. However, Mayas' internal dialog is getting quite annoying and repetitive. And I bet she will go somewhere ALONE AGAIN, And will ALMOST die at the hands of a killer and will think about her loved ones and how she should have done better... only to be saved!

[Charity Beacock · Rating 4 out of 5]

okay wow the ending caught me off guard and is a sneaky way for me to pick up the next book. I liked this book a lot better than girl six and the more I read, the better these books get. They are fast paced and each one leaves you hanging, wanting to pick up the next book. Keep these coming!

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great serial killer story! Lots of twists and turns to keep you reading. Can’t wait for the next book!

[Chantal Carrier · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just always the same
But for the very end.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Life got in the way so it took me a bit to finish it but I thoroughly enjoyed this one and LOVED the ending!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rated PG15

[Jodi Kauble · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

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

NOOOOOOO!!!!!

[Christy Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t even know what to say besides, that was a hell of an ending on to the next one to find out what happened now. 😲

[Haley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too invested to drop the series but Maya is getting annoying.

[Lawanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Narrated by Rosanna Pilcher

[Lauren Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the way this book ended, I wish more of them had ended like this!!!