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The Girl and the Hidden Place
One cruel summer day.
Mark and Jill Pearson were taken from their home.
After that tragic day, their sister Penny dedicated her life to finding them.
FBI agent Emma Griffin has solved many grim cases.
When she’s called to investigate skeletal remains of an adult man,
Forensics soon link the remains to a missing-person case from over a decade Mark Pearson.
Where is Jill Pearson?
Working the case, Emma finds a community full of whispers and conspiracies.
They have kept those connected to the case frozen in time.
Soon she unravels a web of deception that links to a secret society.
A society built on cruelty, malice, and abuse.
Facing them head-on could spell death.
But to bring justice to the world, Emma will have to do something unimaginable.
Mark and Jill Pearson were taken from their home.
After that tragic day, their sister Penny dedicated her life to finding them.
FBI agent Emma Griffin has solved many grim cases.
When she’s called to investigate skeletal remains of an adult man,
Forensics soon link the remains to a missing-person case from over a decade Mark Pearson.
Where is Jill Pearson?
Working the case, Emma finds a community full of whispers and conspiracies.
They have kept those connected to the case frozen in time.
Soon she unravels a web of deception that links to a secret society.
A society built on cruelty, malice, and abuse.
Facing them head-on could spell death.
But to bring justice to the world, Emma will have to do something unimaginable.
330 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2026
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February 10, 2026
Thrilling Storyline
I'm glad to know the outcome of this story but was a little disappointed not to find the ending of Doe. Hopefully, won't have to wait too long for the next book. This was a thrilling story with many twists and turns. Waiting, not so patiently, for the next Emma Griffin book.
I'm glad to know the outcome of this story but was a little disappointed not to find the ending of Doe. Hopefully, won't have to wait too long for the next book. This was a thrilling story with many twists and turns. Waiting, not so patiently, for the next Emma Griffin book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Part 2 is here, and you won't believe the twisted case Emma unravels! While helping investigate two kids that went missing 15 years ago, Emma discovered a compound hidden in plain sight with secrets so dark that an abyss is glowing. This one is so good
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a awesome story about Emma trying to find out who kidnapped kids years ago and Penny the sister together they find answers to what happened. There was lots of suspense and drama and I enjoyed this book and the ending was excellent. Thank you.
February 1, 2026
Another unexpected ending!
This whole series has been a roller coaster full of surprises. And the cliff-hanger endings just keep me craving the next book. This time Emma even traveled a bit into get past go unravel the there of this mystery.
This whole series has been a roller coaster full of surprises. And the cliff-hanger endings just keep me craving the next book. This time Emma even traveled a bit into get past go unravel the there of this mystery.
February 3, 2026
the discovery of human bones is never a good sign
An unsolved disappearance of two young children - from Emma’s early days as an agent - confronts her in the current day.
Misdirection and multiple homicides complicate the investigation into human remains at a construction site.
An unsolved disappearance of two young children - from Emma’s early days as an agent - confronts her in the current day.
Misdirection and multiple homicides complicate the investigation into human remains at a construction site.
February 3, 2026
Pooe Emma never gets a break!
Poor Emma, no case is ever simple! They are always complicated and always edge of your seat! All the twists and turns for Penny are not so simple either. Glad to have resolution for this case,and can’t wait to find out what happens with Doe!
Poor Emma, no case is ever simple! They are always complicated and always edge of your seat! All the twists and turns for Penny are not so simple either. Glad to have resolution for this case,and can’t wait to find out what happens with Doe!
February 7, 2026
Disappointing
This whole story was a confusing mess! I found myself having to reread parts to try to figure out how they came to some of their conclusions. The whole ending at the compound was so unbelievable. It was a frustrating read!
This whole story was a confusing mess! I found myself having to reread parts to try to figure out how they came to some of their conclusions. The whole ending at the compound was so unbelievable. It was a frustrating read!
February 8, 2026
Closing a case
Emma doesn't disappoint. This case was just a puzzle to me, Emma was able to fit all the pieces together. I just don't know how she does it, but I always like the end results. A J Rivers is great thank you for bringing Emma to life.
Emma doesn't disappoint. This case was just a puzzle to me, Emma was able to fit all the pieces together. I just don't know how she does it, but I always like the end results. A J Rivers is great thank you for bringing Emma to life.
February 1, 2026
It was good but skipped around a bit. Suspenseful at time.
February 2, 2026
OMG!!!! 😱😱😱
This series is getting so amazing!!! I can't wait for the next one.... That ending was very unexpecting!!! Amazing work!!!
This series is getting so amazing!!! I can't wait for the next one.... That ending was very unexpecting!!! Amazing work!!!
February 3, 2026
Ahhhh A.J Rivers definitely knows what they are doing. This story was so good and I’m glad it was wrapped up, but now back to Doe’s story and this damn cliffhanger 😩
February 6, 2026
Emma
Never ceases to amaze me. She always figures out what happens to people in the past. Then is able to bring them back to the current to make their lives better.
Never ceases to amaze me. She always figures out what happens to people in the past. Then is able to bring them back to the current to make their lives better.
February 6, 2026
Another great book
A great book. It is hard to put down AJ’s books. Once you start you keep reading and then you move on to the next book.
A great book. It is hard to put down AJ’s books. Once you start you keep reading and then you move on to the next book.
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