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Sarah Cross FBI Mystery #2
Buried in the Hills
When an abandoned car is found on the side of the road, no one could have prepared for the nightmare that would unfold.
FBI agent Sarah Cross has had a distinguished career. Until one wrong call changed everything. Now demoted and sent to the backwoods of Tennessee. Sarah feels adrift without a life raft.
While working to overcome her past trauma, she meets an unlikely ally in the town’s sheriff. At odds but forced to work together, the two eventually find common ground. When a desperate call interrupts their movie night.
"There's a car parked on the side of the road and a nightmare scene within."
Tracking down the culprit leads them to a surveillance video. One that shows a hooded figure stealing the vehicle. But the trail to find the culprit proves more dangerous than they imagined. Then something unspeakable confirms Sarah's worst suspicions.
Unhinged anger, despicable deception, and a deep desperation. Justice is about to turn Silver Hill upside down.
FBI agent Sarah Cross has had a distinguished career. Until one wrong call changed everything. Now demoted and sent to the backwoods of Tennessee. Sarah feels adrift without a life raft.
While working to overcome her past trauma, she meets an unlikely ally in the town’s sheriff. At odds but forced to work together, the two eventually find common ground. When a desperate call interrupts their movie night.
"There's a car parked on the side of the road and a nightmare scene within."
Tracking down the culprit leads them to a surveillance video. One that shows a hooded figure stealing the vehicle. But the trail to find the culprit proves more dangerous than they imagined. Then something unspeakable confirms Sarah's worst suspicions.
Unhinged anger, despicable deception, and a deep desperation. Justice is about to turn Silver Hill upside down.
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 13, 2026
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May 28, 2026
robuster
This was a good , easy read without a lot of twists and turns. It’s not overly bloody , not complicated , no graphic sex or terrible bad language.
It is by no means the great American Novel. A good story for the night when sleeps evades a person and a tv show just will not satisfy the itch for entertainment.
The story has two main protagonists , A Sheriff , TK , who has lived in the small town all his life. The other is the female FBI agent , who has been recently demoted and sent to the small town in Tennessee as a form of isolation and punishment. To make matters worse she is a YANKEE from Boston.
I found the romantic relationship between these two juvenile , with extremely repetitive dialogue. It was tiring to say the least.
A young man is murdered , buried in a shallow grave and these two on and off again lovebirds must shift through the jumbled evidence to find the truth while trying to find a balance for the their new relationship.
It’s not a bad read , but if you have read four or five of these books you will find they are all the same. These authors seem to write the same damn story over and over . After awhile , they get boring .
This was a good , easy read without a lot of twists and turns. It’s not overly bloody , not complicated , no graphic sex or terrible bad language.
It is by no means the great American Novel. A good story for the night when sleeps evades a person and a tv show just will not satisfy the itch for entertainment.
The story has two main protagonists , A Sheriff , TK , who has lived in the small town all his life. The other is the female FBI agent , who has been recently demoted and sent to the small town in Tennessee as a form of isolation and punishment. To make matters worse she is a YANKEE from Boston.
I found the romantic relationship between these two juvenile , with extremely repetitive dialogue. It was tiring to say the least.
A young man is murdered , buried in a shallow grave and these two on and off again lovebirds must shift through the jumbled evidence to find the truth while trying to find a balance for the their new relationship.
It’s not a bad read , but if you have read four or five of these books you will find they are all the same. These authors seem to write the same damn story over and over . After awhile , they get boring .
April 23, 2026
Enjoyable series
I like this series and the characters. Good story lines, characters and light humor thrown in. Works for me as a gmail tied good read. Even the romance is tolerable and in a believable way. Sarah is my kind of snarky woman I was hooked after the first book. Nicely engaging and relatable to my northeast upbringing, then moving south. ( people always asking me to repeat , "I pohked my cah." Not a lot of profanity for those that worry about such things. Moving on to book 3.
I like this series and the characters. Good story lines, characters and light humor thrown in. Works for me as a gmail tied good read. Even the romance is tolerable and in a believable way. Sarah is my kind of snarky woman I was hooked after the first book. Nicely engaging and relatable to my northeast upbringing, then moving south. ( people always asking me to repeat , "I pohked my cah." Not a lot of profanity for those that worry about such things. Moving on to book 3.
August 23, 2026
This is the 2nd in the series about Sarah Cross, FBI agent. Sarah has been assigned to the small town in Tennessee, working with the local sheriff.
In this one, a local man, stops to get gas, goes into the store, his 16 year old son is sleeping in the back seat. While only in the store for a few minutes when he goes outside, his car is gone. But, where is his son? Now Sarah is on the chase of who stole the car, but most important, where is the son?
A not to miss that keeps you guessing!!
In this one, a local man, stops to get gas, goes into the store, his 16 year old son is sleeping in the back seat. While only in the store for a few minutes when he goes outside, his car is gone. But, where is his son? Now Sarah is on the chase of who stole the car, but most important, where is the son?
A not to miss that keeps you guessing!!
May 22, 2026
Enjoyable series so far! I find small-town thrillers fascinating at times in comparison to big-city thrillers, with the differences between a small sheriff's department and a small FBI field office. The characters are easy to flow with and connect with, and the story develops well and is engaging. I do find the whiplash of the relationship between TK and Sarah a bit juvenile at times, and find her ever-changing attitude toward him and her team a bit unnecessary.
March 18, 2026
Great series
This story and the first one, were intriguing and suspenseful. I really like the melding of the characters who really make the story. Lots of unknowns that change from page to page as the story evolves. Another great series by A.J Rivers. How does one person have all these scenarios in their head? Good stuff!
This story and the first one, were intriguing and suspenseful. I really like the melding of the characters who really make the story. Lots of unknowns that change from page to page as the story evolves. Another great series by A.J Rivers. How does one person have all these scenarios in their head? Good stuff!
March 20, 2026
Liking this series
I was skeptical when I started reading book one. I was sure I would not like it and now I finished book 2 and I just love this series and can't wait for book 3. A.J.Rivers you have done it again, I love the characters and the storyline. You have got to read it now.
I was skeptical when I started reading book one. I was sure I would not like it and now I finished book 2 and I just love this series and can't wait for book 3. A.J.Rivers you have done it again, I love the characters and the storyline. You have got to read it now.
May 10, 2026
This book had no ending. There are lots of unanswered questions. How does a 16 year old get a fake ID.? We have no idea what happened to any of the principles including the killer. This is obviously just a play to get you to read the next in the series. I won’t though. And also the FBI agent twice “thumbed the safety off” on her Glock 19–this gun does not have a manual safety.
May 17, 2026
Another action packed adventure with Sarah FBI and Sheriff TK, and of course Duke the wonder dog!
The twists and turns kept me reading, but I was a little disappointed with Sarah and TK’s lack of connection.
They seemed very much at odds with each other.
Totally surprised at the ending, but so happy to move on to Book #3 Bones in the Hills.
The twists and turns kept me reading, but I was a little disappointed with Sarah and TK’s lack of connection.
They seemed very much at odds with each other.
Totally surprised at the ending, but so happy to move on to Book #3 Bones in the Hills.
June 12, 2026
Enjoying this series so far
I am enjoying this series. Already feel like I k ow Sarah and TK both. I'm a tick disappointed in the childishness they both showed. Understand relationships aren't all romance and gooey feelings, and that some are forged in bickering. With that said though it just felt like they both needed a Dinozo head smack. Other than that loved it!
I am enjoying this series. Already feel like I k ow Sarah and TK both. I'm a tick disappointed in the childishness they both showed. Understand relationships aren't all romance and gooey feelings, and that some are forged in bickering. With that said though it just felt like they both needed a Dinozo head smack. Other than that loved it!
October 2, 2026
Predictable, Predictable, TWIST, TURN, AND MORE AGAIN!
It starts like every other quasi-professional, "will they, won't they?" then takes a hard left into the land of "what in all of tarnation?!?" and doesn't let go until the end. Four stars for a slow start - feels like page count over content for a while, but, ultimately a good book by a skilled writer.
It starts like every other quasi-professional, "will they, won't they?" then takes a hard left into the land of "what in all of tarnation?!?" and doesn't let go until the end. Four stars for a slow start - feels like page count over content for a while, but, ultimately a good book by a skilled writer.
March 14, 2026
It was okay
It was ok. I Iiked the 1st one better. I kept skipping chapters because I was bored. The story line was not boring but it just seemed bogged down if that makes sense. I love most of A. J.'s books, this is one is okay but not great.
It was ok. I Iiked the 1st one better. I kept skipping chapters because I was bored. The story line was not boring but it just seemed bogged down if that makes sense. I love most of A. J.'s books, this is one is okay but not great.
March 15, 2026
Wow!
AJ Rivers is the queen of suspenseful stories. And of wild cliffhangers that keep people like me waiting impatiently for the next book in the series. This is only book 2 in this set, but I'm totally hooked. Sarah and TK are great together, even when they're arguing.
AJ Rivers is the queen of suspenseful stories. And of wild cliffhangers that keep people like me waiting impatiently for the next book in the series. This is only book 2 in this set, but I'm totally hooked. Sarah and TK are great together, even when they're arguing.
March 16, 2026
Twists and getting closer
What a twist! Love the crew Sarah has, Linda is a hoot! So glad we’re getting closer to the drug kingpin! This one was really twisted with what the family did, could not believe what they did!
What a twist! Love the crew Sarah has, Linda is a hoot! So glad we’re getting closer to the drug kingpin! This one was really twisted with what the family did, could not believe what they did!
March 22, 2026
I really like the energy of this new series. This second story in Silver Hills was definitely one with a lot of twists that you probably don't see early on. It was definitely entertaining and I'm looking forward to the next book.
March 27, 2026
TK & Sarah for the win!
Love this new series. Love the push/pull tug between Sarah & TK. Even though she is FBI they work better together than alone. Can’t wait for their next adventure!
Love this new series. Love the push/pull tug between Sarah & TK. Even though she is FBI they work better together than alone. Can’t wait for their next adventure!
April 25, 2026
Warning ⚠️
I hated the end! Which really means I wasn't ready to stop. I don't like to wait for the next "chapter" to be written so I wait until it's all done so I can enjoy gulping each word. I'm anxiously awaiting the answer. Great storyline.
I hated the end! Which really means I wasn't ready to stop. I don't like to wait for the next "chapter" to be written so I wait until it's all done so I can enjoy gulping each word. I'm anxiously awaiting the answer. Great storyline.
May 13, 2026
Small Town / Big Business
For a small town, there is a lot of trouble going on! Lots of action and surprises
at every turn. Who can you trust? That is the big question? Great read, and hard to put down!
For a small town, there is a lot of trouble going on! Lots of action and surprises
at every turn. Who can you trust? That is the big question? Great read, and hard to put down!
May 18, 2026
Great book
This was a very interesting mystery, what was a car jacking turns into so much more. I was up and down on the killer and what was happening. Its a great series that Ongoing to continue.
This was a very interesting mystery, what was a car jacking turns into so much more. I was up and down on the killer and what was happening. Its a great series that Ongoing to continue.
June 6, 2026
And the suspense continues…
Agent Sarah Cross is making a splash in Silver Hills! Sarah and TK —?? A budding love affair? This jaunt into the community promises lies, secrets and…Dragonslayer 🥺 on to the next installment!
Agent Sarah Cross is making a splash in Silver Hills! Sarah and TK —?? A budding love affair? This jaunt into the community promises lies, secrets and…Dragonslayer 🥺 on to the next installment!
July 16, 2026
Very Good
I have read several books by this author. This one does not disappoint. I especially like that it takes place in my home state of TN. It is well written, holding the readers attention. I highly recommend.
I have read several books by this author. This one does not disappoint. I especially like that it takes place in my home state of TN. It is well written, holding the readers attention. I highly recommend.
August 10, 2026
nice read
Story and mystery intriguing with multiple characters which enriched the plot. Definitely enjoying getting to know each character and their traits and how they interact with each other.
Story and mystery intriguing with multiple characters which enriched the plot. Definitely enjoying getting to know each character and their traits and how they interact with each other.
August 21, 2026
Good
The storyline is quite interesting and the characters are familiar. There's plenty of information on location in Tennessee and the intrique of a murder and still the drug situation. A great book
The storyline is quite interesting and the characters are familiar. There's plenty of information on location in Tennessee and the intrique of a murder and still the drug situation. A great book
August 23, 2026
Book 2
This second book was not as good as the first one. It bounced around all over the place. And it just had to get homosexuality in it which was totally unnecessary. I probably won't be
reading any more of her books if that is what she's going to be writing from now on.
This second book was not as good as the first one. It bounced around all over the place. And it just had to get homosexuality in it which was totally unnecessary. I probably won't be
reading any more of her books if that is what she's going to be writing from now on.
September 10, 2026
Gripping
An unfortunate story. Engaging and easy to read. I love it when my eyes can scramble over the page as it is so eloquently written. Thank you A.J Rivers for another great read!
An unfortunate story. Engaging and easy to read. I love it when my eyes can scramble over the page as it is so eloquently written. Thank you A.J Rivers for another great read!
September 13, 2026
A.J.Rivers know how to handle female sleuths. Brilliantly. Can't get any better than Sarah Cross.
Holy Shnikes! The beat goes on and on and on... Can't get any better than Sarah Cross., I swear you caan't
Holy Shnikes! The beat goes on and on and on... Can't get any better than Sarah Cross., I swear you caan't
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was an awesome story about Sarah finding out who is responsible for a dead boy and why with lots of suspense and action and the edge of my seat reading. Thank you for this great story.
March 17, 2026
love your books
i read faster then the books can be published! i am always waiting on new ones. my favorite author on kindle unlimited.
i read faster then the books can be published! i am always waiting on new ones. my favorite author on kindle unlimited.
March 18, 2026
great read
Loved this book, page turner, hard to put down. Loved the intrigue, twists and turns, you’ll be happy you chose to read this
Loved this book, page turner, hard to put down. Loved the intrigue, twists and turns, you’ll be happy you chose to read this
March 27, 2026
What an ending! I cannot wait to join Sarah and TK as they continue the hunt for Richard DeLuca!
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