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Bones in the Hills
In a quaint office, atop a charming bakery.
Something sinister is afoot.
FBI agent Sarah Cross has had a distinguished career in the agency.
Until one day, everything fell apart.
Now left to her own devices in the small town of Silver Hill.
Sarah finds herself hopelessly lost in the tight-knit community.
When skeletal remains are found in a large ceramic kiln.
At a remote artist retreat on the outskirts of town.
Sarah and Sheriff Tobias Kessel are called in to investigate.
But the charred remains are just the beginning.
The retreat is teeming with strange characters and veiled secrets.
And the suspect list is ever-growing.
But digging for answers paints a target on their backs.
Everywhere they turn, they are met with resistance.
Threats, brute violence, and a criminal underworld that pushes back.
Now, Sarah and Tobias must fight their way to the truth.
Unearthing a secret darker than either of them is ready for…
Something sinister is afoot.
FBI agent Sarah Cross has had a distinguished career in the agency.
Until one day, everything fell apart.
Now left to her own devices in the small town of Silver Hill.
Sarah finds herself hopelessly lost in the tight-knit community.
When skeletal remains are found in a large ceramic kiln.
At a remote artist retreat on the outskirts of town.
Sarah and Sheriff Tobias Kessel are called in to investigate.
But the charred remains are just the beginning.
The retreat is teeming with strange characters and veiled secrets.
And the suspect list is ever-growing.
But digging for answers paints a target on their backs.
Everywhere they turn, they are met with resistance.
Threats, brute violence, and a criminal underworld that pushes back.
Now, Sarah and Tobias must fight their way to the truth.
Unearthing a secret darker than either of them is ready for…
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 27, 2026
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March 31, 2026
Wow! Great read with surprise set up for the next book!
A J Rivers delivers another wild ride! The story keeps you reading well into the night. I wanted to finish it in one setting, but I did have some responsibilities to take care of! This book introduced a new group of characters. The way they are described allows you to picture them in your head as you are reading. The Artists Compound is not a "normal" house. It's fun to try and imagine this as well. Twists and turns in her writing keeps your attention. While some things I thought I had figured out, there was a bit more too it. A fun read with interesting characters. Just waiting now for the next.
A J Rivers delivers another wild ride! The story keeps you reading well into the night. I wanted to finish it in one setting, but I did have some responsibilities to take care of! This book introduced a new group of characters. The way they are described allows you to picture them in your head as you are reading. The Artists Compound is not a "normal" house. It's fun to try and imagine this as well. Twists and turns in her writing keeps your attention. While some things I thought I had figured out, there was a bit more too it. A fun read with interesting characters. Just waiting now for the next.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Sarah is back in the next installment working with TK. this series is growing on me but there is just something holding me back from loving it. I like Sarah as a character, she's smart and creative. Tk though, I'm not a fan of. I kind of feel her skills are being wasted here and I wished her relationship was more professional with TK. I enjoy the story though and, of course, the writing is excellent. The cliffhanger ending really has me hooked now so I'll be back for the next book.
March 30, 2026
OMG!
OK I'm addicted to this series. I'm thoroughly invested in Sarah Cross and the success of her new position. She has already solved 3 murders in her short time in town. And just when she's getting comfortable, BOOM, her world get flipped again in the final pages. Lucky for me, AJ Rivers doesn't wait long between books. So I'll hang over this cliff for a little while, waiting for the next installment.
OK I'm addicted to this series. I'm thoroughly invested in Sarah Cross and the success of her new position. She has already solved 3 murders in her short time in town. And just when she's getting comfortable, BOOM, her world get flipped again in the final pages. Lucky for me, AJ Rivers doesn't wait long between books. So I'll hang over this cliff for a little while, waiting for the next installment.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Oh this one is good, y'all! When a body is found in a kiln at the Artist Retreat Ranch, Sarah and TK are called in to investigate. This is a fast-paced whodunit that will keep you guessing with every turn of the page. I love this new series!
March 28, 2026
Always finish reading these stories wanting more!
Good gosh, what a whopper ending! There are a lot of things going on here, lots of stumbling blocks to solve this case. While I was on the edge of my seat, I knew Sarah and TK would figure it out!
Good gosh, what a whopper ending! There are a lot of things going on here, lots of stumbling blocks to solve this case. While I was on the edge of my seat, I knew Sarah and TK would figure it out!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was an excellent story about Sarah finding out who killed a man and why with lots of suspense and action and with an ending I didn’t see coming. Thank you for this great story.
March 28, 2026
Wow - what an ending! Total and absolute suspense until October!!!!! Write faster!!!
March 31, 2026
What a thriller! This is a fantastic new series! Watch out for that cliffhanger ending, though! You won't believe it!
March 31, 2026
great book!I had trouble putting it down!
This series is awesome and it’s been a great ride. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.
This series is awesome and it’s been a great ride. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.
March 31, 2026
Cliff hanger
Enjoy reading books from this author. Well written and kept me guessing. Did not expect the ending. Can the next book come out soon please.
Enjoy reading books from this author. Well written and kept me guessing. Did not expect the ending. Can the next book come out soon please.
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