Carolyn Arnold
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CAROLYN ARNOLD is an international bestselling and award-winning author, as well as a speaker, teacher, and inspirational mentor. She has several continuing fiction series and has many published books. Her genre diversity offers her readers everything from cozy mysteries, police procedurals, and thrillers to action adventures. Her crime fiction series have been praised by those in law enforcement as being accurate and entertaining. This led to her adopting the trademark: POLICE PROCEDURALS RESPECTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT™.
Carolyn was born in a small town and enjoys spending time outdoors, but she also loves the lights of a big city. Grounded by her roots and lifted by her dreams, her overactive imagination insists that she tell her stories. Her intention is to touch the hearts of millions with her books, to entertain, inspire, and empower. She currently lives near London, Ontario, Canada with her husband and two beagles. 
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Ties That Bind (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery)
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Police Procedural
When a woman is strangled in her bed, Detective Madison Knight sees a staged crime scene and one chilling clue. After another victim is murdered the same way, Madison uncovers a dark truth—the killer isn’t finished yet. And if she’s right, he’s already chosen his next victim. 
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Eleven (A Brandon Fisher FBI Thriller)
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Psychological Thriller
Ten bodies are found in 11 rooms. Who’s next? Special Agent Brandon Fisher’s investigation takes a personal turn when he suspects the killer is coming for him next… A gripping crime thriller with over 1,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads! 
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City of Gold (A Matthew Connor Adventure)
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Action Adventure
When an old rival kidnaps someone close to him, archaeologist Matthew Connor must embark on a dangerous quest to find the ultimate ransom: a long-lost treasure from the legendary City of Gold… A first-in-a-series adventure perfect for fans of Indiana Jones! 
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The Little Grave (Detective Amanda Steele, Book 1)
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Police Procedural
Five years after the death of her young daughter, Virginia-based detective Amanda Steele is drawn into a chilling murder investigation that threatens to upend the life she’s finally pieced back together. Book one in a series! 
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Bowled Over Americano (A Sara and Sean Cozy Mystery)
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Cozy Mystery
Sara Cain isn't your typical thirty-two-year-old woman. Murder detective by day, writer and… sleuth by night? Just as long as there’s enough coffee to keep her going… When her first novel gives her trouble, Sara goes for a walk to clear her writer’s block and ends up stumbling right into a real-life murder mystery. Magnum, an adventurous beagle, comes running off leash toward her in the local park, and she returns him home only to find his master dead on the entry floor. 
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Midlife Psychic (A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel)
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Paranormal Women's Fiction
When a vivid dream of a plane crash wakes police dispatcher Erin, she doesn’t think much of it — until the same thing occurs in real life. Now, she must work with handsome investigator David and use her newfound psychic abilities to discover what really happened! A perfect choice for fans of paranormal women’s fiction. 
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Assassination of a Dignitary
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Psychological Thriller
Everything is on the line… Raymond Hunter’s dark past has returned and demands one final favor. Now fifteen years later, settled as an accountant and family man, he assumed life would be calm. He thought wrong. The Italian mafia wants him back. The directions were simple: Kill Governor Behler and be out for good. Despite the odd request since the mafia typically respects dignitaries, in order to protect his family, he has no choice but to accept the job. He picks the date and location Niagara Falls, New York two hundred and forty miles away. But by the time he returns home, he finds out the assassination attempt failed, his family has been kidnapped, and he has twenty-four hours to set things right if he wants to see them again. With time running out, Raymond discovers the real reason they wanted Behler dead and finds out he’s placed himself and his family right in the middle of a mafia power struggle. What he doesn’t realize is that law enforcement is also closing in. 
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Justified (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery)
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Police Procedural
On Christmas Eve, entrepreneur Claire Reeves is murdered in her own home. Detective Madison Knight investigates and finds a slew of suspects and lies that run deep. As she works to unravel the truth, a shocking twist changes everything. 
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Silent Graves (A Brandon Fisher FBI Thriller)
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Psychological Thriller
In this totally chilling crime thriller, FBI Special Agent Brandon Fisher and his team with the Behavioral Analysis Unit head to Prince William County, Virginia. There they investigate disappearances and murders of several women dating back decades. 
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The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh (A Matthew Connor Adventure)
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Action, Adventure
An ancient Egyptian map points the way to a forgotten pharaoh’s tomb — and the fabled Emerald Tablets! Can archaeologist Matthew Connor and his companions find the powerful artifacts before they fall into the wrong hands? 
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Stolen Daughters (Detective Amanda Steele Book 2)
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Police Procedural
In a tiny Virginia town, the body of a teenage girl is discovered in an abandoned house. Detective Amanda Steele is determined to find out the victim’s identity — but when two more bodies turn up, she realizes that her own past may hold the key to a killer’s pattern… 
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Sacrifice (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery)
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Police Procedural
During a winter thaw, a young man’s body is pulled from a riverbank—and someone wants the truth buried. As Detective Madison Knight investigates, she faces powerful enemies, buried family secrets, and a case where exposing the truth makes her a target. 
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The Defenseless (A Brandon Fisher FBI Thriller)
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Psychological Thriller
When a serial killer starts targeting men who have abused animals, FBI agent Brandon Fisher looks into the complex case — and finds his very definition of justice tested. A thrilling standalone in a series! 
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The Legend of Gasparilla and His Treasure (A Matthew Connor Adventure)
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Action Adventure
When a mysterious stranger invites them to join his quest, Matthew Connor and his two best friends embark on an international journey to find José Gaspar’s legendary treasure — but ruthless enemies and unexpected betrayal will stand in their way! 
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The Silent Witness (Detective Amanda Steele Book 3)
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Police Procedural
When detective Amanda discovers a murdered couple’s six-year-old daughter, Zoe, is still alive — hidden inside the ottoman by her parents’ bed — she searches for a way to connect with the traumatized girl. Everything may depend on it, because the killer is still out there… and he may come for Zoe next. 
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Found Innocent (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery)
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Police Procedural
A pregnant woman’s death is ruled a suicide—but Detective Madison Knight knows it’s murder. As she uncovers a hidden link to another suspicious death, the truth threatens her career—and her life. 
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Blue Baby (A Brandon Fisher FBI Thriller)
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Psychological Thriller
A serial killer’s grisly pattern — murdered women dressed in wedding gowns with their ring fingers severed — draws agent Brandon Fisher and his investigative team into a twisted and bloody case. 
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Black Orchid Girls (Detective Amanda Steele Book 4)
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Police Procedural
When ecology student Chloe Somner turns up dead beside the Potomac River, the black orchid on her body offers a chilling clue… Can detective Amanda Steele find answers in a 20-year-old cold case? A page-turning recent release. 
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Just Cause (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery)
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Police Procedural
Detective Madison Knight seeks justice for two murdered lawyers tied to the Russian Mafia. But she comes to realize the threat isn’t just the mob—someone inside her own department wants her stopped. 
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Violated (A Brandon Fisher FBI Thriller)
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Psychological Thriller
A gritty and intense crime thriller: FBI agent Paige Dawson finally tracks down a monster from her past — only to become the prime suspect in his gruesome murder. “Well-executed” (Publishers Weekly). 
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Her Frozen Cry (Detective Amanda Steel Book 5)
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Police Procedural
When a woman is found dead in an isolated cabin, detective Amanda Steele is shocked to recognize the grieving husband as an old friend of hers. But as the cause of the victim’s death becomes clear, Amanda confronts a harrowing question — how much can she truly trust Tony Bishop? 
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Deadly Impulse (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery)
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Police Procedural
A suspicious death outside a hospital. Then two more. Detective Madison Knight investigates and uncovers a calculated pattern. Soon after, the case takes a dangerously personal turn. 
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Remnants (A Brandon Fisher FBI Thriller)
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Psychological Thriller
When body parts belonging to three separate victims surface in the Little Ogeechee River, FBI agent Brandon Fisher and his team begin searching for a perverse serial killer. A gritty procedural thriller. 
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Last Seen Alive (Detective Amanda Steele Book 6)
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Police Procedural
The woman lies so still as her blood soaks into the soft bedcovers beneath her. A tear runs down her face as she looks at the wedding band on her finger. She had loved her husband so much… When Detective Amanda Steele unexpectedly reconnects with an old boyfriend, the last thing she expects to see lying on his bed is the dead body of his wife, Claire, who walked out on him four years ago. Logan begs Amanda to believe he’s innocent. But she doesn’t miss the gun on a nearby table, and she’s torn when forensics reveal that not only was this the murder weapon, but Logan’s fingerprints are all over it… Could he have been framed? Or is he using his connection to Amanda to get away with murder? 
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In the Line of Duty (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery)
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Police Procedural
When Officer Barry Weir is gunned down, Detective Madison Knight vows to uncover the truth. What looks like a random drive-by spirals into a deadly conspiracy, with conflicting witnesses and mounting danger. As cops become targets, Madison must stop a killer before another badge is draped in black. 
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On the Count of Three (A Brandon Fisher FBI Thriller)
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Psychological Thriller
A woman vanishes in Miami — and the circumstances of her disappearance are strikingly similar to two unsolved murders. Now, detective Kelly Marsh and FBI profiler Brandon Fisher must team up to catch a sinister killer before another victim is claimed… A twisty thriller for fans of Criminal Minds! 
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Power Struggle (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery)
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Police Procedural
When the man who killed her grandfather is murdered, Detective Madison Knight uncovers a Russian Mafia connection—and a hit man forcing a final, deadly confrontation. 
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Past Deeds (A Brandon Fisher FBI Thriller)
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Psychological Thriller
When a mysterious sniper assassinates a prosecutor just 15 minutes away from Washington, DC, FBI agent Brandon Fisher and his team from the Behavioral Analysis Unit uncover a trail of bodies that spans the country… 
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Shades of Justice (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery)
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Police Procedural
Detective Madison Knight investigates a double homicide tied to a powerful family—and uncovers a cover-up that reaches into her own department. 
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One More Kill (A Brandon Fisher FBI Thriller)
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Police Procedural
With the brutal murders of a husband and wife in small-town, rural Arkansas, the FBI links it to a serial killer who, up until now, has eluded the FBI. Special Agent Brandon Fisher and his team jet off for one purpose: to finally bring down the elusive killer who calls himself “the Leopard.” 
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What We Bury (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery)
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Police Procedural
Detective Madison Knight is drawn into a chilling investigation when a Jane Doe is found brutally murdered. The only clue left behind is a cryptic message written in blood. As Madison works to identify the victim and retrace her final hours, every clue points to a secret powerful enough to kill for. 
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Girl On the Run (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery)
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Police Procedural
Detective Madison Knight investigates after a deadly shooting at a crowded train station leaves two women dead. With the gunman gone and no clear motive, the case hinges on a missing witness who fled the scene before police arrived. As Madison digs deeper, she uncovers ties to the Russian Mafia. 
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Her Final Breath (Detective Amanda Steele Book 7)
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Police Procedural
The bodies of a mother and daughter are found in a local park, but when two more go missing, every second counts as Detective Amanda Steele races to save them. 
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Her Dark Grave (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery)
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Police Procedural
Detective Madison Knight investigates the murder of a young woman found stuffed inside a suitcase and uncovers a disturbing pattern of victims chosen for their resemblance. As she digs into missing-person cases, Madison realizes the killer has been hunting for years. 
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Taken Girls (Detective Amanda Steele Book 8)
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Police Procedural
A teenage girl goes missing but is soon discovered brutally murdered, poised dramatically at the prom venue. Detective Amanda Steele is on the case when her beloved niece is taken. Can she crack the secrets of this killer’s deadly game before it’s too late? 
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Her Last Words (Detective Amanda Steele Book 9)
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Police Procedural
In this gripping crime thriller, Detective Amanda Steele is called to the gruesome murder scene of successful local author Felicity Kelley and her blood runs cold. A Queen of Hearts playing card left behind suggests someone is imitating the serial killer from Felicity’s bestselling crime novel. 
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Missing Before Daylight (Detective Amanda Steele Book 10)
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Police Procedural
Time is fast running out for Detective Amanda Steele to find her former colleague, Katherine Graves, who was abducted from the scene of a violent murder. With a long list of dangerous enemies and a ransom demand looming, Amanda will risk everything to find Katherine, even her own life. 
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Murder at the Lake (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery)
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Police Procedural
Detective Madison Knight’s fiancé is arrested for murder on their wedding day, linked to a decades-old crime. As she digs into the case, she uncovers a chilling pattern—someone from that night isn’t willing to let the past stay buried and is hunting everyone who was there that day. 
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The Wildfire Girl (Detective Amanda Steele Book 11)
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Police Procedural
When burned human remains are discovered behind a dumpster in Woodbridge, Virginia, Detective Amanda Steele rushes to the scene. An engraved gold wedding band survived the blaze, but it’s all her partner needs to ID the body as his aunt’s abusive husband, making her the prime murder suspect. 
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Her Deadly Rose (Detective Amanda Steele Book 12)
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Police Procedural
When the body of a champion figure skater is discovered, surrounded by a sea of crimson roses, and a note that reads "You'll be sorry," Detective Amanda Steele is thrust into a chilling investigation. 
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Wedding Bells Brew Murder (A Sara and Sean Cozy Mystery)
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Cozy Mystery
Everything is going perfectly on Sara’s wedding day until she opens the door of her bridal suite, and the woman who made her wedding cake falls into the room, a serving knife plunged into her back. Enlisting the help of her dedicated fiancé trusty beagle, Magnum, she’s intent to uncover the truth. 
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Hidden Angels (Detective Amanda Steele Book 13)
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Police Procedural
When the body of girl is discovered in the walls of a Woodbridge church, Detective Amanda Steele is immediately called to the scene. What follows is a chilling and complex investigation that goes back decades. 
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Three Girls Gone (Detective Amanda Steele Book 14)
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Police Procedural
When Hailey Tanner turns up dead at a local park, Detective Amanda Steele soon finds herself at the mercy of a serial killer’s demands. If she doesn’t back off, there will be more. But there’s no way she can turn her back on justice, and when a third girl is taken, the clock starts ticking again. 
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Save Her Life (Sandra Vos Series Book 1)
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Thriller
In this gripping FBI thriller, Sandra Vos faces a mother’s worst nightmare when her teenage daughter, Olivia, is kidnapped. In a race against the clock, it will take all of Sandra’s skills as a negotiator to bring her home alive. But will she be too late? 
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Every Last One (Sandra Vos Series Book 2)
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Thriller
When gunmen plunge a hospital into lockdown, FBI Special Agent Sandra Vos is called in to negotiate for a peaceful surrender. She soon finds out that a four-year-old girl is scheduled for heart-saving surgery later that day. The clock is ticking. But will Sandra be able to meet their demands? 
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Her Buried Past (A Detective Madison Knight Mystery, Book 14)
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Police Procedural
Detective Madison Knight investigates the murder of a therapist whose new book was going to expose her patients’ experiences. Madison soon discovers the victim was hiding dark secrets of her own—and a killer who doesn’t want the truth to come out. 
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Dead Woman Walking (Detective Amanda Steele Book 15)
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Police Procedural
When a real estate agent is found murdered inside a luxury home, Detective Amanda Steele’s investigation takes a personal turn when her half-brother becomes the prime suspect. To clear his name, Amanda works to untangle a web of secrets, but she soon finds out that justice comes at a deadly price. 
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Nowhere to Hide
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Police Procedural
A gunman holds a billionaire’s family hostage—and demands justice, not money. To save them, FBI negotiator Sandra Vos must reopen a thirty-three-year-old cover-up buried deep in the police force… before one man’s pursuit of the truth ends in blood. 
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