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The Girl in the Field
Early in the morning, Agatha walked into the maze-like cornfield.
Delighted by the cool winter air, she loved days like this.
Alone to think and at peace with the world.
But today, she wasn’t as alone as she thought…
In this sleepy countryside town, nothing is ever as it seems.
When the body of a young woman is found in a cornfield, FBI agent Emma Griffin and the gang are sent there to investigate.
Upon arrival, they find strange markings at the scene.
Soon the once-idyllic town plunges into panic, as a string of bizarre deaths emerges with no leads.
Could the deaths be unrelated, or could there be a serial killer on the loose?
Nothing is ever as it seems.
And this small town is about to get an even bigger surprise.
Delighted by the cool winter air, she loved days like this.
Alone to think and at peace with the world.
But today, she wasn’t as alone as she thought…
In this sleepy countryside town, nothing is ever as it seems.
When the body of a young woman is found in a cornfield, FBI agent Emma Griffin and the gang are sent there to investigate.
Upon arrival, they find strange markings at the scene.
Soon the once-idyllic town plunges into panic, as a string of bizarre deaths emerges with no leads.
Could the deaths be unrelated, or could there be a serial killer on the loose?
Nothing is ever as it seems.
And this small town is about to get an even bigger surprise.
237 pages, Paperback
Published October 22, 2025
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November 19, 2025
The Girl in the Field (Emma Griffin FBI Mystery Book 38)
OMG!!!!!!!! This book was so over the top amazing. Emma is still working one the Jane Doe case when she gets a call about a school shooting, so she is now working on both cases. She finds the school shooter, but now she has 2 more murders to solve. Talk about crazy, this is crazy. She solves the 2 murders, but still has to take down ring of murderers. Then she gets information that they may have found Doe's family. I can't wait to read the next book.
OMG!!!!!!!! This book was so over the top amazing. Emma is still working one the Jane Doe case when she gets a call about a school shooting, so she is now working on both cases. She finds the school shooter, but now she has 2 more murders to solve. Talk about crazy, this is crazy. She solves the 2 murders, but still has to take down ring of murderers. Then she gets information that they may have found Doe's family. I can't wait to read the next book.
November 24, 2025
Again, a greatcread that needs too soon!
I love this series and have read all 38. I look forward to book 38, then 39, 40 and so on.
There was a part of this book that I actually skipped. I have NEVER done that with any book or story. The conversation with Jack's girlfriend was way overdone. I got bored with it and was actually somewhat baffled as to why it was included in this story. A small paragraph would have sufficed, I believe.
That being said, I love your books, Emma and all of your characters.
I love this series and have read all 38. I look forward to book 38, then 39, 40 and so on.
There was a part of this book that I actually skipped. I have NEVER done that with any book or story. The conversation with Jack's girlfriend was way overdone. I got bored with it and was actually somewhat baffled as to why it was included in this story. A small paragraph would have sufficed, I believe.
That being said, I love your books, Emma and all of your characters.
December 16, 2025
Murders that look like suicides all over the country...
The story starts with a high school shooter, the FBI agent Emma Griffin gets, brought into that situation as she is still trying to solve the Jane Doe case from the last book. In addition to, and sort of related to the school shooting there are murders that at first look like suicides of many different people all over the country that also have relation to the high school shooting! Is Emma going to be able to figure this out, or is it just going to be one of those cases that cannot be fully resolved?
The story starts with a high school shooter, the FBI agent Emma Griffin gets, brought into that situation as she is still trying to solve the Jane Doe case from the last book. In addition to, and sort of related to the school shooting there are murders that at first look like suicides of many different people all over the country that also have relation to the high school shooting! Is Emma going to be able to figure this out, or is it just going to be one of those cases that cannot be fully resolved?
November 8, 2025
Like a favorite TV series
The Emma Griffin series is even better than my favorite TV series. Every 7 books starts a new season. And each book is an action-packed episode. You don't NEED to have read every book to enjoy each one, but there are enough references that it's way more fun to be in the know. The way this one ended makes me eager for the next one (as usual). Thank goodness AJ Rivers never makes us wait long.
The Emma Griffin series is even better than my favorite TV series. Every 7 books starts a new season. And each book is an action-packed episode. You don't NEED to have read every book to enjoy each one, but there are enough references that it's way more fun to be in the know. The way this one ended makes me eager for the next one (as usual). Thank goodness AJ Rivers never makes us wait long.
December 14, 2025
Exceptional
I've been reading.these books.back to back and am finally caught up. And of course, now Does family is.found. I can't wait to read the next one. The stories are so packed with traumatic scenarios and intriguing people that I just can't put them down. Each book flows from and into the others. So I don't know how this author has all these stories in.her head but they are just amazing from the first book until now.
I've been reading.these books.back to back and am finally caught up. And of course, now Does family is.found. I can't wait to read the next one. The stories are so packed with traumatic scenarios and intriguing people that I just can't put them down. Each book flows from and into the others. So I don't know how this author has all these stories in.her head but they are just amazing from the first book until now.
January 7, 2026
Riveting
All the books in the Emma Griffin series are riveting. AJ Rivers holds your attention as the story unfolds. I have read every book in this series and am in awe of how Emma Griffin works each case and she hound dogs each clue until a conclusion is reached. All the characters blend so very well. Each story has a connection to the next one making it hard to wait for the next book. Well done.
All the books in the Emma Griffin series are riveting. AJ Rivers holds your attention as the story unfolds. I have read every book in this series and am in awe of how Emma Griffin works each case and she hound dogs each clue until a conclusion is reached. All the characters blend so very well. Each story has a connection to the next one making it hard to wait for the next book. Well done.
November 10, 2025
Emma and her thought processes are fascinating
This case of Emma’s was more complicated than the others-there being multiple things going on at the same time. But still, she plods through all the details like a bloodhound! Ms. Rivers has definitely created a steel trap mind in Emma. As always, ant wait for more!
This case of Emma’s was more complicated than the others-there being multiple things going on at the same time. But still, she plods through all the details like a bloodhound! Ms. Rivers has definitely created a steel trap mind in Emma. As always, ant wait for more!
December 23, 2025
Absolutely love this book
This whole series is phenomenal. Each one is so hard to put down until you have finished it. You will not be disappointed. They are true page turning from page one and this book it no different. Agent Emma Griffin is caring and tenacious in finding the killer and taking care of the victims to ensure they get justice.
This whole series is phenomenal. Each one is so hard to put down until you have finished it. You will not be disappointed. They are true page turning from page one and this book it no different. Agent Emma Griffin is caring and tenacious in finding the killer and taking care of the victims to ensure they get justice.
January 15, 2026
My favorite book to date.
I absolutely love the series and I can't wait for Emma's next case. The plot twist and turns keep you reading. I had to finish the book at 2 in the morning. All the characters are developing along with the series. I love the Dean series too. Keep them coming.
I absolutely love the series and I can't wait for Emma's next case. The plot twist and turns keep you reading. I had to finish the book at 2 in the morning. All the characters are developing along with the series. I love the Dean series too. Keep them coming.
October 31, 2025
When a school has an active shooter event, Emma is called in to help find the perpetrator. The clues uncover a few different leads, but sifting through them proves difficult with the severity of the situation. Can Emma find the twisted person that decided to do this?
November 25, 2025
Awesome
I have just started reading this series with book one. I could not put them. I kept reading one after and now I am in shock. I have to wait until next year for the next book . why? Great stories and all the characters just go together. Complete Emma Griffin fan.
I have just started reading this series with book one. I could not put them. I kept reading one after and now I am in shock. I have to wait until next year for the next book . why? Great stories and all the characters just go together. Complete Emma Griffin fan.
December 9, 2025
Great Reading
This is a great storyline. I loved it. But then Emma always has a great story to tell! The characters were terrific and they told a wonderful story. I know you will enjoy all the twists and turns and will have lots of questions until the end. Enjoy!
This is a great storyline. I loved it. But then Emma always has a great story to tell! The characters were terrific and they told a wonderful story. I know you will enjoy all the twists and turns and will have lots of questions until the end. Enjoy!
January 1, 2026
needs a trigger warning
I have loved every single Emma Griffin mystery but this one should have started with a TW. There is a mass school shooting at a high school.
It was still well done and a good story but I feel like people need to be aware.
I have loved every single Emma Griffin mystery but this one should have started with a TW. There is a mass school shooting at a high school.
It was still well done and a good story but I feel like people need to be aware.
January 2, 2026
Twists and turns
I liked the connections that were made between several cases. I like the connections between the various law enforcement systems. The twist in plot and storyline made for a great murder mystery.
I liked the connections that were made between several cases. I like the connections between the various law enforcement systems. The twist in plot and storyline made for a great murder mystery.
November 10, 2025
Amazing read! So many unexpected plot twists that kept me on the edge of my seat.
November 10, 2025
The Dark Web
Rivers does an incredible job of tying multiple plot lines together. At times, the reader may feel "just get on with it." She will, and the reader won't forget.
Rivers does an incredible job of tying multiple plot lines together. At times, the reader may feel "just get on with it." She will, and the reader won't forget.
November 12, 2025
What a mystery
This book will keep you guessing until the end. Emma Griffin ability to solve cases still astounds me. AJ Rivers is a great writer!
This book will keep you guessing until the end. Emma Griffin ability to solve cases still astounds me. AJ Rivers is a great writer!
November 12, 2025
This was an awesome story about Emma looking what who is killing people and able to find out what is going on with lots of suspense and action. Thank you for this great story.
November 13, 2025
stories both heartbreaking and horrifying
Just when all plot lines devolve into tropes, along comes a writer able to inject a novel angle into crime and homicide!
Just when all plot lines devolve into tropes, along comes a writer able to inject a novel angle into crime and homicide!
November 16, 2025
The Girl in the field
I have really enjoyed reading about Emma and the gang again. The new plot and twists are exciting with lots of intrigue.
I have really enjoyed reading about Emma and the gang again. The new plot and twists are exciting with lots of intrigue.
November 24, 2025
It’s time to end this series
The books are getting repetitive and this plot like about Doe is annoying. I find myself skipping whole chapters.
I’ve really liked most of her books though
The books are getting repetitive and this plot like about Doe is annoying. I find myself skipping whole chapters.
I’ve really liked most of her books though
November 30, 2025
Just a okay book
There were times I got a little lost on what was going on and may have to try and read the last 2 chapters again.
There were times I got a little lost on what was going on and may have to try and read the last 2 chapters again.
December 5, 2025
Love comes in many forms
A story that takes today's tragedies of schools being a killing ground to who am I in this life? Can you just walk away forgetting all those in your past?
A story that takes today's tragedies of schools being a killing ground to who am I in this life? Can you just walk away forgetting all those in your past?
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