The Night She Ran

by A.J. Rivers

507 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 27, 2026

Reviews

[Briana Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed *The Night She Ran*. The combination of Aurora’s painful past, the disappearance of the young girl, and the murder of the original investigator created a mystery that kept me curious from the start. I liked how the present case gradually connected with the secrets Aurora had been running from, adding an emotional layer to the suspense. The twists kept me guessing, and the ending left me wanting to see where Aurora’s story goes next.

[Barbara Kaake · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a great story about Aurora Gray and her strange past and becoming a FBI agent and looking into missing mother and daughter and other strange thing going on and who is responsible for taking them and why. There is lots of suspense and action and hopefully more to come. Thank you for this awesome story.

[Kelly Smelcer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meet Aurora Gray. She's the newest FBI agent from best-selling author, AJ Rivers, and her story is gritty. She's just moved back home, and she's off and running on the first day. When a mother and daughter are kidnapped from a lake, and the detective investigating turns up dead, Aurora and her colleagues work to find out what happened.

[KerryO · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating start to a new FBI series featuring Aurora Gray who is returning to her hometown as a Special Agent. On the hunt for a possible serial killer, Aurora must battle the “good old boys club” and an obnoxious and uncouth partner determined to "keep her in her place." Looking forward to book #2 in the series.

[Penny Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buckle up! new adventures ahead!

Introducing Aurora Gray, FBI. A.J. Rivers does not disappoint with another strong woman character that uncovers the truth. Aurora has a different start from most of A. J.’s characters, and now Aurora is returning to her hometown. Can’t wait to see where the stories take us! Great start on this new adventure!

[Ellen Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what a beginning of a new series

Excellent writing, story plots and character development. I loved every word. It was so well written and was shocked at some of the twists and turns. Unexpected drama all the way through. Can't wait for the second book

[Patricia Sherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

I liked this book but it was kind of drawn out. I kept having to stop and start. I like am Rivers books, hope further into series it will make more sense about her childhood.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wotdy

A.J. does a great job with all her books but she is very wordy. Explains more than necessary that doesn't contibute to the story. This book was well written and kept you intrigued right to the end

[Terrie Colcord Branam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most awesome

AJ Rivers has done it again. Once more introducing us to a character who is complex,but who's going to be another good friend of mine

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great new character.

[Janice Stansell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisted, love the new series so far!

Wow! Never saw either of those ends coming! What a twisted tale this is, and loving Aurora and the way she puts Jeff in his place.

[Karen Hobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Multiple twists and turns kept me riveted until the last pages.

[Judy Manpel · Rating 5 out of 5]

great new character

This was terrific! Aurora is a wonderful addition to the main characters of A.J.’s stories. Can’t wait to see what happens next!