Two young American tourists are brutally murdered in Cancun. A private investigator in Connecticut is desperate to uncover the truth about a missing coed. At the heart of both matters is Brooke Walton, a young medical student.

When her summer internship in a Medical Examiner's Office exposes a disturbing mystery and her ruthless brilliance, authorities take a closer look. Can Brooke save her own beautiful skin with someone watching her every move? Will one more murder solve her urgent problems, or dig her an even deeper grave?

The Intern is the third book in the Brooke Walton Series. It can absolutely be read as a standalone novel.

"From the delightfully creative mind of Jenifer Ruff, The Intern delivers chills, suspense, and an ending that was completely unpredictable."- -Allison Maruska, author of The Fourth Descendant

"Brooke Walton is a top-of-her-class medical student and destined for success as a surgeon. But, the bodies . . . they keep piling up. A nail biter and a compelling psychological portrait." - Reita Pendry, author of China White

"This book grabbed me from the first page and held on tight to the end. Impossible to put down, both terrifying and fiendishly amusing, this is a winner." - Amazon Reviewer

"I liked the first two books in this series a lot. But I LOVED this one! I couldn't stop reading and when I had to, I couldn't wait to pick it back up again. I stayed up past my bedtime, but it was so worth it.!!"- Amazon Reviewer

Brooke Walton will make you wonder just how well you know your friends, neighbors, and classmates. Fans of James Patterson, Karin Slaughter, Hannibal Lecter, the Dexter series, and Gone Girl will be hooked.