If I Tell

Ruby Hunter #2

by Molly Black

FBI BAU Special Agent Ruby Hunter remains haunted by “The 13 Killer,” the serial killer who took everything from her—including her partner—before she put him away for good. Yet somehow, though behind bars, new bodies are showing up with his trademark 13 signature. Is he behind it?

IF I TELL is book #2 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings.


Urban residents are showing up dead, victims of a serial killer that eerily echo the 13 Killer, and it falls to Ruby to piece together why these victims are being targeted.

Who is doing the killer’s dirty work this time?

And does Ruby have what it takes to stop him?


A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the RUBY HUNTER mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night.

Genres: Mystery, Audiobook

188 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 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

[Carm]

** Update 10/15/24**
See my review of “If I Live” by Molly Black. I don’t have the patience to go down the rabbit hole again.

[Jordan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was very much the same as the 1st Ruby Hunter novel for me- entertaining but nothing spectacular. This series has overall great promise but I’m sure that it’s hard to really develop with such short novels (the characters need more depth, we need more information on Lucky 13, we need more clues/current case information). I think my biggest beef with this novel, though, was how they just brought in a Red Herring and then pretended he didn’t exist. No explanation of what happened with him or why he did what he did, just *poof* gone. Much too big a plot hole for me.

Like I said in my review of the 1st book- it’s entertaining like an episode of Law & Order with much the same cringe dialogue and plot holes. But I did enjoy it and as the novels are short, I’ll probably continue the series.

[Robert · Rating 2 out of 5]

Second in the light-weight series by Black. She has tons of books out there, as she clearly rips through the simplistic plots and doesn't worry about rewrites or more realistic situations. Her unreliable narrator is irritating, as it doesn't advance the story, rather it applies a cheap technique to supposedly enhance the tension... which is spoiled the moment she flashes back in time and reveals what really happened. Cheap trick. Her FBI idiot agents (no doubt reflecting the idiots currently testifying in Congress) repeatedly do stupid things that they have already overtly discussed... don't go alone. Hunter's (come on, Hunter? Really?) visits to the imprisoned serial killer are always clumsy and she's always oblivious until too late. Sheesh. Fortunately, these are breezy reads. 90 min or less. A good brief break between chapters of more intense and challenging reads.

[Claudete Takahashi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although Ruby hates to acknowledge it, her life is intertwined with that of the Killer 13. She was able to put him behind bars and is now faced with trying to solve a very similar case with his same modus operandi. How many crazy followers does he have? How many leads will he give her if she visits him again in prison? She is faced with a new strong lead when she revisits her sister's file, will she be able to pursue it?
I thank the author for the ARC and apologize for being late in posting my review.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ruby Hunter is still hauntedby the death of her partnerby aserial killer. Now she has a new partner they are feeling their way along in their new investigation. Now it looks like there is either a copycat or a deciple carrying out the original killer’s instructions. Terrifying and complex thriller that nearly has tragic consequences for Ruby.

[Carrie Esler · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.3
Book 2 in series is very similar to book one. Very quick reads but nothing terribly unique or special.
I do like the clues and I picked up on some before the FBI agent did so I find that relatively less believable.
I’ll try one more in this series, but then I think I’ll have overdosed on the concept

[Patty U. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book

I enjoy reading Molly Black books and this one does not disappoint. I like how finding the killer comes about. Ruby and Gabe have to dig deep to find their man. This book will grab you from the beginning and not let up until the last page.

[Beth Lechman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the second book in the FBI Ruby Hunter series. After reading the first book I was really looking forward to this one. It seemed to drag in places and I had a bit of a hard time keeping focused. The suspense did pick up a bit toward the end.

[darnel grandell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I always like a "who done it" but this was a little confusing at times and a lack luster ending. I don't think I'll read any more about the number 13. But I'll definitely read Molly's other detective's series.

[Sam Cooke · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the first book in this series, but this one just felt like a copy and paste of the first. Don't think it helped that I read them back to back.
Will try some of this authors other series but not sure I will continue with this series.

[Kalpana Jani · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I tell by Molly black

Suspense and fast cleverly written. The plots are clever put yo keep on readers toes. Reading her next series already

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5
Good but very similar to the first. Not sure how many I will read since I get the feeling they are all kinda the same.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great!

[Hannah Kimball · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was much of the same as the first Molly Black novel. A good murder/mystery.

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite Molly Black character.

[Greatscott623 · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐1/2

[JAE Monroe · Rating 4 out of 5]

When will her partner trust her?

[Chloe · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second instalment in the Ruby Hunter series. This one follows the same formula as the first one, but it's a formula that works and the small twist at the end made me borrow the next book right away. I am interested to see where this story goes.