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Ties That Bind

Detective Madison Knight Series #1

Ties that Bind by Carolyn Arnold jogger’s feet on asphalt surface with police tape over it faded over an image of a check pattern tie

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A decades-old family secret has just turned deadly…

Grab a badge and a gun and strap in for an absolutely gripping ride that’s “full of suspense from the beginning to the end…” (Readers Abode)

She could feel him watching her… Though every time she turned to look, there was no one there. The rest of the world thought she was going crazy—until it was too late.

When Laura Saunders is found strangled in her home with a man’s necktie, Detective Madison Knight is assigned the case. Her sergeant at the Stiles Police Department wants her to conclude it was an isolated incident and move on with the investigation, but Madison’s not the type to cave under pressure.

Madison is haunted by certain inexplicable clues at the crime scene, including the presence of a mysterious photograph. She believes the picture may somehow tie into the murder, but before she can dig into it, another woman’s body is discovered in a local park. Heather Nguyen was also murdered with the same brand of necktie that had been used on Laura.

On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be anything beyond the way they were killed that connects the women. But as Madison delves into the lives of the victims, she unravels a web of deceit and betrayal and lays bare decades of deadly family secrets.

Edging closer to the truth, Madison’s quite sure at least one more woman is slated to die. But can Madison piece all the clues together in time to save her?

A gripping crime thriller full of heart-pounding twists. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, J.D. Robb, and Lisa Regan.

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Ties that Bind by Carolyn Arnold jogger’s feet on asphalt surface with police tape over it faded over an image of a check pattern tie

4-Stars-for-Books-Small4.1 out of 5
Based on 9197 Amazon.com
ratings and reviews.

$2.99 $0.00 e-book
for a limited time

Download Now

Audiobook Sample

​Listen to a sample of Ties That Bind narrated by Samantha Novak

Editorial Reviews for Ties That Bind

★★★★★
Ties That Bind (Detective Madison Knight Series Book 1) by Carolyn Arnold is a fascinating crime novel that gives the reader an inside look into the life of a tough cop. The story is well-written, and the plot flows smoothly. The flawless story arc builds to an unexpected and satisfying conclusion. The characters are well-developed and relatable, forming a stimulating storyline. At first, I didn’t appreciate Madison’s abrasive attitude, but then I recognized that her aggression drives the story forward, and she grew on me. This book is written for a more mature audience as it contains explicit language and some references to violence. I recommend this novel to readers that enjoy accurate police procedurals and thrilling mysteries.”

Readers’ Favorite

“A great read for those who enjoy detective novels… it made me stop and think. I love books like that.”

Lorena Angell

Author of the Unaltered Series

“Arnold had me hooked from the very first page of Ties That Bind and the reason for that was Madison Knight. Madison is an unconventional and feisty heroine and from her first appearance, grumpily eating a chocolate bar for breakfast, I adored her. In addition to a cast of believable characters, Arnold has created a plot that is both exciting and gritty. The twists and turns of the novel are often unexpected and I had no idea how the novel was going to turn out. All I knew was that I couldn’t wait to find out and consequently found myself unable to put the book down. I would recommend this novel to anyone who likes an unpredictable and consuming crime novel. I am so pleased that Madison Knight is part of a series because I can’t wait to read the next one.”

E.L. Lindley

Author of Don’t Look Back

“I thrive on rich characters and Ties That Bind  did a superb job of capturing the law enforcement partner relationship.”

Kevin Johnson

Sergeant (Ret.), Minneapolis, MN

“I related to this story immediately. It is truly believable in its writing as it is vivid. I felt a kinship with the main character and that continued throughout the story. Well written and I am looking forward to more in the series. Highly recommended.”

Richard Goodship

Police Officer and Forensic Investigator (Ret.), Ontario, Canada

“Coming from an author that is not in Law Enforcement, I was extremely impressed by the amount of research she must have done. From the needed sugar rush to put her emotions in order to view a murder scene to the tenuous and stressful relationships with the Brass Bosses, this book was dead on.”

Stacy Eaton

Police Investigator and Certified Crime Scene Investigator, Pennsylvania, United States

“Usually it’s hard for me to read cop books without picking them apart but once I started this one I couldn’t put it down. Ties That Bind was more realistic than anything I’ve ever read and for the entire book I felt like it was me. The way Carolyn wrote Madison describes me and the way I work and even my personal life to a t. I have never felt more connected to a character. Thank you for creating something so real.”

Deputy Rebecca Hendrix

LeFlore County Sheriff’s Department, Poteau, Oklahoma

“There were some very twisted but brilliant clues left… Arnold kept me completely absorbed with the action, as well as the dialog between characters, while reading this book. If you like crime dramas, police procedurals and suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat thrillers with a strong-willed, intense female lead, you have got to read this book! You won’t be disappointed. I highly recommend.”

Sandy Wolters

Author of Rock Star Series

Book Details for Ties That Bind

Author: Carolyn Arnold
Series: Detective Madison Knight Series, Book 1
Genres: Hard-Boiled, Mystery, Detective, Police Procedural
Publisher: Hibbert & Stiles Publishing Inc.
Year: 2011
Length: 264 pages

ASIN: B00534KMQK
Print ISBNs: 978-1-988064-09-3 (4.25 x 7 paperback), 978-1-988064-10-9 (5 x 8 paperback), 978-1-988353-06-7 (6.14 x 9.21 hardcover), 978-1-988353-95-1 (large print edition). 978-1-989706-22-0 (audiobook)

Books in the Detective Madison Knight Series

Ties that Bind by Carolyn Arnold jogger’s feet on asphalt surface with police tape over it faded over an image of a check pattern tie
Ties That Bind

A gripping crime thriller full of heart-pounding twists

Justified by Carolyn Arnold blood spattered money on a green background
Justified

An absolutely addictive gripping mystery thriller

Sacrifice by Carolyn Arnold winter scene, water and snow with necklace and pendent engraved with CC on a blue gray background
Sacrifice

A gripping heart-stopping crime thriller

Found Innocent by Carolyn Arnold image of a man's boot on a shovel being pushed into the ground on a orange background
Found Innocent

A gripping thriller with nonstop action

Just Cause by Carolyn Arnold woman holding a pistol pointed at you and a police car silhouette with flashing lights on a midnight blue background
Just Cause

A nail-biting crime thriller packed with heart-pounding twists

Deadly Impulse by Carolyn Arnold Stripper over an image of a dark alley with a dumpster on a dark teal background
Deadly Impulse

A totally addictive page-turning crime thriller

In the Line of Duty by Carolyn Arnold badge with morning band covering the middle of the badge resting on a rippled US flag.
In the Line of Duty

A brilliant action-packed mystery with heart-stopping twists

Power Struggle by Carolyn Arnold, a man and woman in a standoff on a city street at night.
Power Struggle

An absolutely chilling mystery packed with heart-pounding suspense

Shades of Justice by Carolyn Arnold, House obscured by snow storm
Shades of Justice

An addictive and gripping mystery filled with suspense

What We Bury by Carolyn Arnold, woman overlooking suburban neighborhood at sunrise
What We Bury

A totally gripping, addictive and heart-pounding crime thriller

Girl on the Run by Carolyn Arnold, woman running away with a backpack with a train in the background.
Girl on the  Run

An absolutely gripping and addictive crime thriller

Her Dark Grave by Carolyn Arnold, woman with a red suitcase walking down the shoulder of a road with a stormy sky overhead.
Her Dark Grave

A completely gripping bone-chilling crime thriller

Murder at the Lake by Carolyn Arnold, woman walking toward a lake at dusk beside an old wooden dock.
Murder at the Lake

An addictive heart-pounding crime thriller

Life Sentence by Carolyn Arnold good looking couple in front of a mansion with flames coming up from the bottom on a forest green background
Life Sentence

A powerful and gripping romantic suspense that is a thriller all the way

Madison Knight and a police car silhouette with light flashing. Stiles Police Detective badge with yellow tape - POLICE PROCEDURALS RESPECTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.TM

Ties That Bind

Detective Madison Knight Series #1

Ties that Bind by Carolyn Arnold jogger’s feet on asphalt surface with police tape over it faded over an image of a check pattern tie

A decades-old family secret has just turned deadly…

4-Stars-for-Books-Small4.1 out of 5
Based on 9197 Amazon.com
ratings and reviews.

$2.99 $0.00 e-book
for a limited time

Download Now

Grab a badge and a gun and strap in for an absolutely gripping ride that’s “full of suspense from the beginning to the end…” (Readers Abode)

She could feel him watching her… Though every time she turned to look, there was no one there. The rest of the world thought she was going crazy—until it was too late.

When Laura Saunders is found strangled in her home with a man’s necktie, Detective Madison Knight is assigned the case. Her sergeant at the Stiles Police Department wants her to conclude it was an isolated incident and move on with the investigation, but Madison’s not the type to cave under pressure.

Madison is haunted by certain inexplicable clues at the crime scene, including the presence of a mysterious photograph. She believes the picture may somehow tie into the murder, but before she can dig into it, another woman’s body is discovered in a local park. Heather Nguyen was also murdered with the same brand of necktie that had been used on Laura.

On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be anything beyond the way they were killed that connects the women. But as Madison delves into the lives of the victims, she unravels a web of deceit and betrayal and lays bare decades of deadly family secrets.

Edging closer to the truth, Madison’s quite sure at least one more woman is slated to die. But can Madison piece all the clues together in time to save her?

A gripping crime thriller full of heart-pounding twists. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, J.D. Robb, and Lisa Regan.

Audiobook Sample

​Listen to a sample of Ties That Bind narrated by Samantha Novak.

Editorial Reviews for Ties That Bind

★★★★★
Ties That Bind (Detective Madison Knight Series Book 1) by Carolyn Arnold is a fascinating crime novel that gives the reader an inside look into the life of a tough cop. The story is well-written, and the plot flows smoothly. The flawless story arc builds to an unexpected and satisfying conclusion. The characters are well-developed and relatable, forming a stimulating storyline. At first, I didn’t appreciate Madison’s abrasive attitude, but then I recognized that her aggression drives the story forward, and she grew on me. This book is written for a more mature audience as it contains explicit language and some references to violence. I recommend this novel to readers that enjoy accurate police procedurals and thrilling mysteries.”

Readers’ Favorite

“I thrive on rich characters and Ties That Bind  did a superb job of capturing the law enforcement partner relationship.”

Kevin Johnson

ergeant (Ret.), Minneapolis, MN

“A great read for those who enjoy detective novels… it made me stop and think. I love books like that.”

Lorena Angell

Author of the Unaltered Series

“Usually it’s hard for me to read cop books without picking them apart but once I started this one I couldn’t put it down. Ties That Bind was more realistic than anything I’ve ever read and for the entire book I felt like it was me. The way Carolyn wrote Madison describes me and the way I work and even my personal life to a t. I have never felt more connected to a character. Thank you for creating something so real.”

Deputy Rebecca Hendrix

LeFlore County Sheriff’s Department, Poteau, Oklahoma

“Arnold had me hooked from the very first page of Ties That Bind and the reason for that was Madison Knight. Madison is an unconventional and feisty heroine and from her first appearance, grumpily eating a chocolate bar for breakfast, I adored her. In addition to a cast of believable characters, Arnold has created a plot that is both exciting and gritty. The twists and turns of the novel are often unexpected and I had no idea how the novel was going to turn out. All I knew was that I couldn’t wait to find out and consequently found myself unable to put the book down. I would recommend this novel to anyone who likes an unpredictable and consuming crime novel. I am so pleased that Madison Knight is part of a series because I can’t wait to read the next one.”

E.L. Lindley

Author of Don’t Look Back

“I related to this story immediately. It is truly believable in its writing as it is vivid. I felt a kinship with the main character and that continued throughout the story. Well written and I am looking forward to more in the series. Highly recommended.”

Richard Goodship

Police Officer and Forensic Investigator (Ret.), Ontario, Canada

“There were some very twisted but brilliant clues left… Arnold kept me completely absorbed with the action, as well as the dialog between characters, while reading this book. If you like crime dramas, police procedurals and suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat thrillers with a strong-willed, intense female lead, you have got to read this book! You won’t be disappointed. I highly recommend.”

Sandy Wolters

Author of Rock Star Series

“Coming from an author that is not in Law Enforcement, I was extremely impressed by the amount of research she must have done. From the needed sugar rush to put her emotions in order to view a murder scene to the tenuous and stressful relationships with the Brass Bosses, this book was dead on.”

Stacy Eaton

Police Investigator and Certified Crime Scene Investigator, Pennsylvania, United States

Book Details for Ties That Bind

Author: Carolyn Arnold
Series: Detective Madison Knight Series, Book 1
Genres: Hard-Boiled, Mystery, Detective, Police Procedural
Publisher: Hibbert & Stiles Publishing Inc.
Year: 2011
Length: 264 pages

ASIN: B00534KMQK
Print ISBNs: 978-1-988064-09-3 (4.25 x 7 paperback), 978-1-988064-10-9 (5 x 8 paperback), 978-1-988353-06-7 (6.14 x 9.21 hardcover), 978-1-988353-95-1 (large print edition). 978-1-989706-22-0 (audiobook)

Books in the Detective Madison Knight Series

Ties that Bind by Carolyn Arnold jogger’s feet on asphalt surface with police tape over it faded over an image of a check pattern tie
Ties That Bind

A gripping crime thriller full of heart-pounding twists

Justified by Carolyn Arnold blood spattered money on a green background
Justified

An absolutely addictive gripping mystery thriller

Sacrifice by Carolyn Arnold winter scene, water and snow with necklace and pendent engraved with CC on a blue gray background
Sacrifice

A gripping heart-stopping crime thriller

Found Innocent by Carolyn Arnold image of a man's boot on a shovel being pushed into the ground on a orange background
Found Innocent

A gripping thriller with nonstop action

Just Cause by Carolyn Arnold woman holding a pistol pointed at you and a police car silhouette with flashing lights on a midnight blue background
Just Cause

A nail-biting crime thriller packed with heart-pounding twists

Deadly Impulse by Carolyn Arnold Stripper over an image of a dark alley with a dumpster on a dark teal background
Deadly Impulse

A totally addictive page-turning crime thriller

In the Line of Duty by Carolyn Arnold badge with morning band covering the middle of the badge resting on a rippled US flag.
In the Line of Duty

A brilliant action-packed mystery with heart-stopping twists

Power Struggle by Carolyn Arnold, a man and woman in a standoff on a city street at night.
Power Struggle

An absolutely chilling mystery packed with heart-pounding suspense

Shades of Justice by Carolyn Arnold, House obscured by snow storm
Shades of Justice

An addictive and gripping mystery filled with suspense

What We Bury by Carolyn Arnold, woman overlooking suburban neighborhood at sunrise
What We Bury

A totally gripping, addictive and heart-pounding crime thriller

Girl on the Run by Carolyn Arnold, woman running away with a backpack with a train in the background.
Girl on the  Run

An absolutely gripping and addictive crime thriller

Her Dark Grave by Carolyn Arnold, woman with a red suitcase walking down the shoulder of a road with a stormy sky overhead.
Her Dark Grave

A completely gripping bone-chilling crime thriller

Murder at the Lake by Carolyn Arnold, woman walking toward a lake at dusk beside an old wooden dock.
Murder at the Lake

An addictive heart-pounding crime thriller

Life Sentence by Carolyn Arnold good looking couple in front of a mansion with flames coming up from the bottom on a forest green background
Life Sentence

A powerful and gripping romantic suspense that is a thriller all the way

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