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Jennifer Herrera is a literary agent and author. She grew up in northwest Ohio and now resides in Philadelphia with her family.

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\"Vivid characters and rich settings . . A voicey and compelling debut.\"

— Karin Slaughter

A riveting atmospheric suspense debut that explores the dark side of a small town and asks: How can we uncover the truth when we keep lying to ourselves?

After reckless behavior costs NYPD detective Leigh O’Donnell her job and her marriage, she returns with her four-year-old daughter to her beautiful hometown of Copper Falls, Ohio. Leigh had stayed away for more than a decade—even though her brother and a trio of loving uncles still call it home—because, while the town may seem idyllic, something rotten lies at its core.

Three men in town have drowned in what Leigh suspects to be a triple homicide. She hopes that by finding out who killed them, she just might get her life back on course. Headstrong and intuitive, Leigh isn’t afraid to face a killer, but she has to do more than that to discover the truth about what happened to those men. She must unravel a web of secrets going back generations, and, in doing so, plumb the darkness within herself.

Both a taut mystery and a deeply affecting examination of the lies we build our lives upon, The Hunter is a haunting look at how the search for truth often leads us back to the most unlikely of places.

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“[A] complex plot, which is matched by thoroughly realized characters whose actions are anything but predictable. Herrera is a writer to watch.”— Publishers Weekly (starred review)

\"A thriller with depth.\"— Booklist

\"The Hunter announces Jennifer Herrera as a remarkable new voice in suspense. Her debut is expertly paced and plotted, richly atmospheric, and filled with nuanced, beautifully developed characters with whom readers are sure to connect. I loved this book, and can't wait to read whatever Herrera writes next.\"
— Cristina Alger, New York Times bestselling author of Girls Like Us

“Smart, taut, and atmospheric. The Hunter had me reading into the night as I followed Leigh from New York back to her hometown. She must find and confront a killer as well as make peace with her past. I finished the book in one sitting!”
— Janet Skeslien Charles, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Library

\"This book is a bonfire on a dark night. Searing hot and enthralling. I want to live in Herrera's language, where the ordinary becomes magical and strange. Fans of Tana French and Marisha Pessl, take note.\"
— Melissa Larsen, author of Shutter

\"Herrera has a gift for drawing vivid characters and rich settings. A voicey and compelling debut that is not to be missed!\"
— Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Girl, Forgotten

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For all media inquiries, please contact Kristen Bianco at Penguin Random House.

For all film/TV inquiries please contact Addison Duffy at UTA.

For other inquiries, please use the form below. Note: Any manuscript queries sent via this form will not be responded to.

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Reviews

\"[A] complex plot, which is matched by thoroughly realized characters whose actions are anything but predictable. Herrera is a writer to watch.\" -Publishers Weekly (boxed starred review)

\"The Hunter will bring thriller fans the immersive read they're looking for.\" -Good Morning America (online)

\"If we had a wish list (without any spoilers), we sure hope there's more where this book came from!\" -B&N Reads

\"[A] generational mystery that'll keep readers on their toes…Herrera's debut threads uneasiness and mistrust through a pulse-pounding mystery.\" -PopSugar

\"There are twists and turns in every moment . . . the suspense is palpable. This book is impossible to put down.\" -The Southern Bookseller Review

\"A thriller with depth.\" -Booklist

“Literary agent Herrera delves deep to sculpt believable, multi-layered characters . . . The Hunter launches a new, most-welcomed series.” -South Florida Sun Sentinel

\"An absorbing, twisty read\" -Criminal Element

\"Herrera introduces readers to the dauntless Leigh O’Donnell, who emerges as the embodiment of the many hats modern women wear...With quick-hitting chapters and pageturning cliffhangers, Herrera keeps readers guessing...Readers will find this engaging mystery entwined with family drama hard to put down.\" -Ohioana Quarterly

Essays

CrimeReads Essay: \"Men Are the Most Likely Victims of Homicide. Why Do Crime Writers Kill So Many Women?

Coverage

Good Morning America: \"The Top 15 Books Coming Out in January\"

B&N Reads: \"Our Most Anticipated New Book Releases of January 2023\"

PopSugar: \"57 New Mystery and Thriller Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down\"

Zibby Mag: \"Zibby's Most Anticipated Books of 2023\"

CrimeReads: \"Ten New Books Coming Out This Week\"

SheReads: \"2023 Debut Authors to Watch\"

Publishers Marketplace: Buzz Books Fall/Winter 2022

Book Deals: Week of November 8, 2021, Publishers Weekly, Nov 2021

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:30

In conversation with Emily Baker White at Head House Books, Philadelphia PA

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00

Collingswood Book Festival panel, Collinswood, NJ

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Philadelphia Writing Workshop, Philadelphia, PA

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