Books by Carolyn Arnold

Explore the books of bestselling author Carolyn Arnold, from gripping crime thrillers and police procedurals to FBI suspense, cozy mysteries, and action-packed adventures. Discover the Detective Madison Knight, Brandon Fisher FBI, Detective Amanda Steele, Sandra Vos, Sara and Sean, and Matthew Connor series, along with Carolyn Arnold’s standalone novels.

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Detective Madison Knight Series

Addictive. Authentic. Relentless.

Nail-biting police procedurals for those who love their mysteries honest and true to life. These stories are praised and respected by law enforcement for their accuracy and pull readers into the investigations, enticing them to put the clues together and solve the case before the cops. Step behind the crime scene tape, enter the morgue, and get an up-close look at forensics with Detective Madison Knight. She’s with Major Crimes for the Stiles Police Department—a fictional US city with authentic cases. She’s fiercely independent and tenacious and will stop at nothing to get justice for murder victims.

It’s always recommended that you start a series from the beginning, but you could read the books on their own or out of order.

Profanity: Mild with the odd slip to moderate
Graphic Violence: Mild to moderate

“Madison Knight is a true renaissance woman—sharp, talented, and unbeatable.”

K.J. Howe, bestselling author of Skyjack

“Arnold has written one of the best female cops that I’ve ever read… Madison is just one of those characters that will stay with you.”

Harlie’s Books

“Madison is particularly headstrong and gung ho and this makes for exciting fiction…”

Literary Flits

“Madison Knight is a tough detective, who will let nothing stand in her way to find the guilty.”

The Reading Café

“Madison Knight is an intriguing protagonist. She’s independent, strong, capable, intelligent, and overall, a very realistic character.”

I Heart Reading

“Madison’s character is extremely well-written and realistic. She encompasses what all women should strive to become—an independent thinker, strong-willed, dedicated, and hardworking.”

Lynchburg Mama

“Madison is an excellently crafted persona who isn’t flawless or ideal. She makes mistakes, she regrets making those mistakes, and tries her best to correct them.”

Fanna

Ties that Bind by Carolyn Arnold, a dark dirt pathway winding through a forest, faded into a stormy sky at the top half of the cover.
Book 1
Justified by Carolyn Arnold, a log cabin in the forest in the winter at night with the lights on, faded into a stormy sky at the top half of the cover.
Book 2
Sacrifice by Carolyn Arnold, a river partly frozen over on the right. On the left the riverbank with trees and shrubs all bare, in the distance a bridge crosses the river. All under a gray misty sky.
Book 3
Found Innocent by Carolyn Arnold, looking down a dark alley at night, faded into a stormy sky at the top half of the cover.
Book 4
Just Cause by Carolyn Arnold, looking down the middle of the street in the warehouse district down at the port, under a cloudy sky.
Book 5
Deadly Impulse by Carolyn Arnold, looking down a dark alley with a dumpster under a streetlight at night.
Book 6
In the Line of Duty by Carolyn Arnold, overlooking a cemetery on a hill with fallen leaves and a row of trees with changing leaves in the fall, faded into a stormy sky at the top half of the cover.
Book 7
Power Struggle by Carolyn Arnold, looking up the laneway to an old farm, barn and silo on the left and farmhouse and flagpole on the right, with a cloudy sky overhead.
Book 8
Shades of Justice by Carolyn Arnold, Shades of Justice by Carolyn Arnold, large two story house surrounded by trees with a snow-covered front yard under a stormy sky.
Book 9
What We Bury by Carolyn Arnold, looking down a sidewalk in a subdivision under a stormy sky.
Book 10
Girl on the Run by Carolyn Arnold, Girl on the Run by Carolyn Arnold, looking down a train track in a small valley flanked by trees on both sides under a stormy sky.
Book 11
Her Dark Grave by Carolyn Arnold, looking down a forest lined road that winds off to the right with a foggy sky overhead.
Book 12
Murder at the Lake by Carolyn Arnold, looking out over a lake at dusk. There is an old wood dock on the left and the lake is surrounded by trees, all under a cloudy moon lit sky.
Book 13
Her Buried Past by Carolyn Arnold, a beautiful house nestled in the woods shrouded in fog with the lights on under a dark sky.
Book 14
What We Bury by Carolyn Arnold, woman running down a dark alley at night
Prequel

Brandon Fisher Series

Serial killers. Profilers. The hunt is on.

Heart-pounding psychological thrillers for readers fascinated with serial killers. Each installment is a new case with a fresh bloody trail to follow. Join FBI Special Agent Brandon Fisher and his team with the Behavioral Analysis Unit as they profile and hunt some of the most deviant and darkest minds on the planet. The team is stationed in Quantico, Virginia, but their mission to stop killers takes the agents all over the United States.

It’s always recommended that you start a series from the beginning, but you could read the books on their own or out of order.

Profanity: Moderate
Graphic Violence: Moderate to intense

“Brandon Fisher isn’t strong 100% of the time, he has flaws, and makes mistakes… What makes Brandon Fisher even better is the fact that he is surrounded by other characters you can’t help but love.”

A Book’s Eternal Glory

“Brandon is a vulnerable, worried soul… Jack Harper is a like a grumpy badass grandad, dripping with sarcasm and an obvious will to make sure Brandon steps up as a great agent.”

The Kindle Book Review

“I LOVE Brandon Fisher! He is definitely a character that warmed my heart and opened my eyes a bit to more of humanity.”

Ms. J Mentions

“Brandon Fisher is not the typical hero: he doubts himself, wonders often about his personal life and questions his decisions, worries about his partners and his boss, has a weak stomach and gets queasy at the scene of violent crimes. He can be reckless at times, has a sense of humor, and is good at convincing people and reading them, gaining their trust.”

Just Olga

“Brandon Fisher is quite a complex, but very likeable character, with his own personal problems.”

Whispering Stories

Eleven by Carolyn Arnold, an old white church with a red door in a grass clearing amidst wheat fields under a stormy sky.
Book 1
Silent Graves by Carolyn Arnold, a rundown barn with a red roof in long grass under a cloudy sky.
Book 2
The Defenseless by Carolyn Arnold, an abandoned service center as seen from behind long grass. Beyond it there is a hill filled with trees with no leaves all under a stormy sky.
Book 3
Blue Baby by Carolyn Arnold, a white church with a tall steeple in the front placed on a rolling hill side under a fiery sunset in a cloudy sky.
Book 4
Violated by Carolyn Arnold, a seedy motel with a carport and a neon sign on the roof with palm trees in the background and a teal to orange sunset in the sky.
Book 5
Remnants by Carolyn Arnold, looking down a long wooden dock with wood railings on both sides, that is over marshland with grass growing out of the water. In the background there is a stormy sky.
Book 6
On the Count of Three by Carolyn Arnold, a red boat floating in the marshland under a cloudy sky.
Book 7
Past Deeds by Carolyn Arnold, aiming down the scope of sniper rifle at the doorway to a building on a busy street in Arlington, VA. Morning sun rising in a cloud-streaked sky.
Book 8
One More Kill by Carolyn Arnold, an old white barn with rolling grass lawn in front and trees behind, under a moon lit sky with vultures circling.
Book 9

Detective Amanda Steele Series

Gritty. Raw. Unapologetic.

Immersive crime fiction for fans who love their mysteries set in a small town and hard-boiled to perfection. From the murder scene to the morgue, interrogation of suspects and following down leads, you’ll feel like you’re part of the investigation. Realistic and complex characters, accurate police procedures and forensics paired with tight, serious writing make these books read more like true crime than fiction. Meet Homicide Detective Amanda Steele with the Prince William County Police Department in Woodbridge, Virginia. She’s smart, motivated, and real. Her tragic past has her claiming to be no one’s mentor, but she’s more hero than she thinks.

It’s always recommended that you start a series from the beginning, but you could read the books on their own or out of order.

Profanity: Mild with the odd slip to moderate
Graphic Violence: Mild to moderate

“I have read every book in the Detective Amanda Steele series and loved each one.”

The Avid Reader

“If you want more and haven't read the other books in the series, I recommend stopping what you're doing and starting at the beginning of the series and go on a wild ride!”

Sanity is for those without Children

“OMG YES. This was an amazing book… I couldn’t put it down… Best book I read this year.”

Goodreads reviewer

 “My heart is still beating fast! Wow!! By far, one of the best thrillers I’ve read in a long time!"

Goodreads reviewer

“I ended up devouring the entire book in just one sitting… I was completely pulled into this one and found myself completely unable to put this down.”

Little Miss Book Lover 87

“What a great book! I read it in one day and had so many twists and turns I never saw the ending coming!”

Goodreads reviewer

“If there was a way to give more than 5 stars, I would! This book is amazing!”

Goodreads reviewer

“Wow! Could not put this down. So many twists and surprises.”

Goodreads reviewer

“I LOVED this book… An engrossing page-turner and that ending, phew I didn’t see that coming at all!!! Can’t wait for the next in the series.”

NetGalley reviewer

“I already can’t wait for the next one! This one pulls you in from the very beginning… The mystery is full of action and twists. I absolutely did not see that ending coming.”

Goodreads reviewer

“Compulsive, compelling and enthralling… I became completely riveted… Intrigue to compel you to read through the night.”

Avid Reader’s Retreat

The Little Grave by Carolyn Arnold, a dark stormy sky over a clearing in the woods with a dirt two rut laneway
Book 1
Stolen Daughters by Carolyn Arnold, a barn at the end of a dirt laneway under a red fiery sky.
Book 2
The Silent Witness by Carolyn Arnold, a red cottage on a lake under a teal sky.
Book 3
Black Orchid Girls by Carolyn Arnold, preteen lake will trees in the background spread of orchids bottom front.
Book 4
Her Frozen Cry by Carolyn Arnold, a cabin in a field surrounded by trees under a stormy blue sunset sky.
Book 5
Last Seen Alive by Carolyn Arnold, a little white church at the end of a dirt lane with a white picket fence.
Book 6
Her Final Breath by Carolyn Arnold, a red barn in a field as the sun sets in shades of blue, pink, purple, and yellow.
Book 7
Taken Girls by Carolyn Arnold, an old schoolhouse with red doors with the sun setting in shades of teal, and pink.
Book 8
Her Last Words by Carolyn Arnold, an old homestead with a blue door, broken picket fence surrounded by tall brown grass. The sky is shades of blue and has a setting sun in shades of pink and yellow.
Book 9
Missing Before Daylight by Carolyn Arnold, an old cabin with a light on in the window, overgrown grass on the side of a dirt road, under a fiery early morning sky.
Book 10
The Wildfire Girl by Carolyn Arnold, a homestead house with a light on in the upper window, behind long grass, under a fiery sky.
Book 11
Her Deadly Rose by Carolyn Arnold, a white two story house with a light on in window under the porch overhang, with long grass around it. Roses line the bottom, with a fiery sky.
Book 12
Hidden Angels by Carolyn Arnold, a white church, with long grass around it, and a blue to red to yellow fiery sky.
Book 13
Three Girls Gone by Carolyn Arnold, a white suburban house with woods in the back, long grass in the foreground, and blue pink sky.
Book 14
Dead Woman Walking by Carolyn Arnold, a white farmhouse with long grass around it and a few evergreen trees. The sky is a fiery sun rise from burgundy to yellow.
Book 15
Book cover for Bring Them Home by Carolyn Arnold, Detective Amanda Steele Book 16. The cover shows an isolated farmhouse sitting in a golden field beneath a dramatic green and orange sky at sunset. Large white title text reads “BRING THEM HOME,” with the author name “CAROLYN ARNOLD” and the series line “Detective Amanda Steele Book 16.” The mood is tense and atmospheric, suggesting a gripping crime thriller.
Book 16
Book cover for Dark Water Graves by Carolyn Arnold, Detective Amanda Steele Book 17, featuring a canoe on a calm lake beneath a dramatic red and purple sunset. The cover tagline reads, “A completely addictive and heart-pounding crime thriller.”
Book 17

Sandra Vos Series

Hostage Situations. Kidnappings. Crisis Negotiation.

This FBI thriller series isn’t for the faint of heart. Readers will be swept along in pulse-pounding action with one of the FBI’s top negotiators, Special Agent Sandra Vos. As part of the Crisis Negotiation Unit, Sandra faces off against violent hostage takers and kidnappers while innocent lives hang in the balance. Fueled by the loss of her twin brother in such a situation, she navigates the tough terrain of negotiation with the goal of peaceful resolution. Using skill and diplomacy, Sandra’s smart, complex, and calm under pressure. There’s no one better to have around when words can mean the difference between life and death.

This series makes its debut in Save Her Life out May 2025.

Profanity: Mild to moderate
Graphic Violence: Mild to moderate

Save Her Life by Carolyn Arnold, a woman walking in an orange coat, glancing over her shoulder. There is a silhouette of a woman in the background over woods and a orange to red sunset against a teal cloudy sky.
Book 1
Every Last One by Carolyn Arnold, a woman running in a red coat, glancing over her shoulder. There is a silhouette of a woman in the background over a teal colored hospital hallway.
Book 2
Nowhere to Hide by Carolyn Arnold, a woman running toward a house in a red coat. There is a silhouette of a woman in the background over a pink and purple sky.
Book 3

Sara and Sean Cozy Mystery Series

Coffee. Romance. Murder.

Completely addictive, unputdownable capers full of twists, featuring two unconventional sleuths who have a history of catching the bad guys. Stir in a beagle with a nose for trouble, and killers don’t stand a chance. This brew is the perfect serving of murder with a dollop of romance and a dash of humor. With zero additives like foul language or graphic violence, these books are bound to hit the spot and keep you coming back for more. Allow yourself to indulge in a craving you can afford to satisfy. Start reading today!

It’s always recommended that you start a series from the beginning, but you could read the books on their own or out of order.

Profanity: None
Graphic Violence: Non-existent to extremely mild. Some scenes include fistfights.

“Arnold hooks me early and keeps me flipping pages. I am just going along for the ride, eager to go wherever the story takes me.”

Fundinmental

“Carolyn Arnold does such an amazing job creating a mystery that grips the reader right from the start and keeps the reader engaged through the entire book.”

Life as Leels

“I like Carolyn Arnold’s writing whether it’s a cozy mystery or an FBI thriller or something in between. Her writing flows well and her characters are realistic.”

Bound 4 Escape

“Arnold is one of the many authors whose work I will never tire of reading. Her writing pulls you in and before you know it, the story is complete.”

Totally Addicted to Reading

Bowled Over Americano by Carolyn Arnold, Sara and Sean, standing on either side of the cover, in the background the is a house with the red front door ajar, a blue bowling ball on the front step, and Magnum the beagle sniffing a golden bowling pin in the grass.
Book 1
Wedding Bells Brew Murder by Carolyn Arnold, Sara in a wedding dress and Sean in a tux, standing on either side of the cover, a banquet hall in the background. In the middle a wedding cake with a serving knife stuck in the top, and Magnum the beagle sniffing at the cake topper bride and groom on the floor.
Book 2

Matthew Connor Adventure Series

Make some room, Indiana Jones…

Readers will want to strap themselves in for adventure with modern-day archeologist and treasure hunter Matthew Connor and his friends. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Matthew is rarely home as his quests have him trotting around the globe to uncover legends and priceless artifacts. Sometimes, he even needs to step in to save the world from certain doom. These books will be sure to please fans of the genre who love action, suspense, and intrigue, and indulge the history buff with just enough facts and myth to keep the pages turning.

It’s always recommended that you start a series from the beginning, but you could read the books on their own or out of order.

Profanity: Mild with the odd slip to moderate
Graphic Violence: Mild to moderate

“If this was a movie series, I’d be the first in line to buy my ticket!!!”

Cinnamon Hollow

 “I could picture this on the big screen. The darkness under the desert. The chill of opening hidden chambers. Being trapped with snakes all around you. No idea if help will come in time. Yep, it would be a great movie.”

FuonlyKnew

“This is definitely akin to an Indiana Jones story set in modern times.”

Martha’s Bookshelf

“A thrilling and fun adventure that I recommend to anybody who loves the Indiana Jones movies and has always been intrigued by archaeological mysteries.”

Just Olga

“If this novel isn’t made into a movie, I will be VERY surprised!! It definitely reminded me of Indiana Jones (one of my favorite movie series of all times!!) There are enough thrills and twists and turns to keep the attention of any lover of adventure thrillers"

Miki’s Hope

The Little Grave by Carolyn Arnold, a dark stormy sky over a clearing in the woods with a dirt two rut laneway
Book 1
The Secret of the Lost Pharaoh by Carolyn Arnold pyramids of Egypt with desert background.
Book 2
The Legend of Gasparilla and His Treasure by Carolyn Arnold pirate flag over a stormy sea.
Book 3

Standalone Titles

Midlife Psychic by Carolyn Arnold a woman seeing a vision amidst the cosmoses with gold sparks raining down
Midlife Psychic
Silent Graves by Carolyn Arnold woman in bonds screaming
Assassination of a Dignitary
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