Not One of My FavoritesI have been reading the Emma Griffin series and have pretty much enjoyed them. I like Sam's character more than I do Emma's. But, I think this book gets a bit confusing with the back-and-forth story line. And there are several men not mentioned by a real name, you don't know who they are, so it makes it hard to follow that part of the story line. I typically don't mind books in this format. I don't have a hard time keeping up. But this felt a bit like a jumbled mess trying...

Book 5 in the Emma Stone FBI Mystery Series is absolutely brilliant! The entire series is compelling and exceptional. I have to say though, that this book is the best in this series, so far! There are many storyline threads, present, recent past, not-so-recent past and a long time ago. All these threads are part of what makes this book so incredible. The way the author pulls these storyline threads, slowly and methodically, is what makes reading a psychological thriller such an engrossing experi...

Interesting, butThis series goes on and on; and I am about to give up on it. It seems according to the reviews the sixth book doesn't end it either. I am not going to read the next one until I know the seventh one finishes the series. They are suppose to be stand alone, but that is not true. Each story is part of the final puzzle. If there author wants to write about Emma, fine, but she needs to finish the one about Emma. At present I feel like I have wasted money on this series. I quit favorite...

I have read all 5 books in this series over the past 2 to 3 months and I am sorry to say but it is time to put an end to it. Books 1 to 3 were great, 4 was good and 5 is just too much. There are too many threads and plots and it is no longer enjoyable and filled with suspense. It has now become a struggle to get through. Experienced writers can keep a series going forever and it is great. I don’t think A.J Rivers is completely there yet.

The Girl and the Deadly ExpressThis book was so confusing for me. It jump from one story to another. I still don't understand what the story is about. Good luck to people who are it. Hope you can make sense of the story. I could not.

Another great book by this author and cannot wait to the next one comes up.

First book okayThis book was ridiculous. It just dragged on and on.😑 I don't think I will even continue with the series

Unlike the other Emma Griffin novels, this one was weird. Several portions were allocated to Him, Lamb, and Lotan. Who are these? I’m sure later books will clear this up but now, it’s very confusing. Emma receives a train ticket and a request to return to Feathered Nest. She goes but on an earlier train while Sheriff Sam Johnson takes the train Emma was supposed to travel on. Clues are left for her to figure out who the “bad guy” is. A bomb is found by Sam and defused but who set it and why? Lot...

I do not understand the positive reviews. I have invested so much time into this series and it just feels like we get more characters and no true answers, more questions and not much closer to what happens to her father and the circumstances of her father’s death. It’s just taking too long to get to the end of this back story that’s been sitting in the backdrop since Book 1. Very frustrating- there’s no finality and now it’s become completely far fetched and going in circles.

The previous book in this series was so good! This book however, was too confusing for me to follow. It jumped back to past events too many times for my liking. I do enjoy the main characters; they make the story interesting.

DisappointedI’m disappointed in this book, even though it gives more insight into what’s really going on in the series so far this is my least favorite so far. Still a good mystery series

Another thriller! I have to keep reading these stories.

I finally gave up This book switches timelines and persons to the extent where I could not keep up.I dislike books where the author keeps going back

This is book five in the Emma Griffin FBI Mystery series and has the main character Emma, just starting to get her life back together after the events of the previous year, when she worked undercover in the small town of Feathered Nest. It is a town of a multitude of secrets and many are still to be uncovered. The first third of the book, I must admit really put me off and I almost gave up on it! There are chapters by strangely named characters called Him; Lamb; some take place now and then some...

In all the series books, this one, strung on the longest. Took a lot to keep focused and to finish the book. I hope book 6 isn't like this.

I'm hooked!What a plot and what a winding road this book takes you on. Small pieces are coming together but it's like looking through saran wrap. You feel like the answer is right around the corner but instead another twist comes out of nowhere. I have enjoyed this series and can't wait for the next one. Excellent mystery that just keeps you guessing!

I’ve never become this irritated with a book series. Way too much jumping back and forth between mysterious characters with odd names and it just became annoying. I think I’m just going to peek at the last book in the series to see if I can find out who killed Emma’s mom and be done with this mess.

Cliffhanger!This is the first book in the series where you don't find out who did it. There are suspicions, but no confirmations. With every book I read, I'm left with more questions than answers. Totally frustrating, but definitely makes me want to find out what's going on!

First of all, I should mention: I would not have individually “paid” for any of these. They’re fine, but they’re “popcorn,” and not a level of professional writing that I’d be willing to pay for. I’m reading them on Kindle Unlimited. This series is fairly prolific, considering the first five books came out in a single year, so I do tend to wonder if the the author is a single person, or a few freelancers with one manager (I’ve seen the ads on freelance sites hiring people to write these books),

This series continues to both frustrate me endlessly while making me continue to read onward in hopes of answers. I'm still confused at whether that is good or bad. I read a few reviews after I finished (I never read them before so not to taint my perspective) and I see that I'm not the only one frustrated. However, I'm not as confused about the new characters: Lamb, Anson, etc. With context you can conclude who they are, I believe. I'm just not sure why they're in this secret side organization,...

3.5 starsThis was the first book in this series I read (didn't realize it was a series till I got on here and saw it was #5), that did make it a little confusing for me at first but I was able to piece things together as the book went on. Overall I enjoyed reading this book. The first 100 pages were a little slow, but after that, it was full steam ahead and I couldn't read fast enough. Emma was so calm throughout it all somehow despite the time crunch and the confusing clues. From having to go t...

On board an unstoppable train the truth of the past finally unfolds, but will it be at the expense of everyone’s life on board the deadly express?FBI agent Emma Griffin is starting to get her life back on track.But as she gets used to the changes in her career and settling into her personal life, questions about her past continue to haunt her.When a mysterious letter appears from Feathered Nest asking Emma to help, suspicion arises.She’s being lured onto the train and she doesn’t know why.But sh...

I gave this 1 stars because i like Emma and wish I could read more about her many adventures, both good and bad...BUT I am giving up on these books. Have you ever had a cat get into your ball of yarn and see the mess that he can make? Strings of yarn everywhere. This is how I feel about these books and it just keeps getting worse. I can't make head nor tails about where it is going and who certain characters are. My mind does not work this way. Hopping all around and trying to figure out who is

While I really enjoy the books in this series, this one was a doozie.The amount of jumping to conclusions and making connections (that really were just not there for me as the reader), had me looking all over for the mystery machine and yelling "Red Herring". The back and forth between "him" which in previous books really appeared to be a arbitrary term not clearly meant for one person. In this book it was as if the personalities of "him" split into 3. I understand not wanted to tip your hand so...

Agent Emma Griffin Takes the Train Ride of Her LifeJust as things are settling down in Sherwood for Emma and Sheriff Johnson, she receives in the mail a request to meet along with a train ticket from a resident of Feathered Nest. Emma decides to take an earlier train and Sheriff Johnson takes the train that she had the ticket for, so begins an exciting and deadly trip for both of them. This ride includes murdered passengers and a clues that direct Emma to discover and disarm a bomb before the tr...

A tapestry of plots within plotsI'm thoroughly hooked! Rivers has thought through her long game with this series. The characters are engaging, with the strong female lead being complex enough to make me want to understand her better, to care about her though she's crusty, to like her. Each book in the series presents an exciting mystery in itself, but they are all woven together within a larger, deeper, tale tried to the past.You will not regret the hours you'll spend immersed in the life of Emm...

Book Review: The Girl and the Deadly Express by A.J. Rivers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This was a GREAT book! It started by overlapping from the last book and ended with leading us into the next book. There was a time limit that they had to get things done and I was just on the edge of my seat and trying to figure out the clues. I am already halfway through the next book and recommend that everyone read this series!!!! #bookworm #bookaddict #bookreview #bookrecommendation #bookrecommendations #booksofinstagram #...

"Because people who feel like they're being controlled or limited in what they are allowed to do are more likely to push back against it"It wasn't hard to figure out who"Lamb" is and they pretty much confirmed it. I wasn't a big fan of how often they switched between characters in this book. I felt it was just a tad bit excessive. I removed a lot of this review that I had planned to write as I did not want it to contain spoilers. So let's just say that I did indeed figure out who "Him" was. Wort...

This was number 5 in the Emma Griffen series! I was SO confused and still am confused! Emma got a note to get on a train and head back to Feathered Nest. She changes her train ride to an earlier train and puts Sam on the later train. Then on the train she gets notes, finds two dead people and is on the phone with Sam to try and figure out what is going on. In the end all I can figure out is Emma’s Dad is a twin? I don’t think he is dead. And Greg was taken by some cult guy and he wants to get ba...

This is the 5th book in the Emma Griffin series and I loved it. It can be read as a stand alone. Emma receives a letter with a train ticket in it from someone from a town she worked in. She decides to go on the train and Sam gets on the train behind her. Let's just say she gets into a game of clue and a race against time. The part on the train went very quickly and was engaging. I like how the points of view switched but all worked together well. After this, I'm not going on any empty train cars...