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Which Carolyn Arnold Series Should You Read First?

by | September 29, 2026 | Detective Amanda Steele

Promotional graphic asking, “Which series will be your next read?” featuring four crime-fiction investigators walking through different settings: Madison Knight, Amanda Steele, Brandon Fisher, and Sandra Vos. Aldo an archaeologist Matthew Conner, who investigates mysteries from the past.

With several crime thriller, mystery, and FBI series to choose from—as well as a mysterious action-adventure series—where should you start?

It depends on what you like to read.

Want a Police Procedural?

Book cover for Ties That Bind by Carolyn Arnold, Detective Madison Knight Book 1. The cover features a winding dirt path cutting through a dense, shadowy forest beneath a stormy blue sky, creating an eerie and suspenseful atmosphere. Large white title text reads “TIES THAT BIND,” with the tagline “A Gripping Crime Thriller and Police Procedural” at the bottom.

Detective Madison Knight Series — Start with TIES THAT BIND

Follow Detective Madison Knight of the Stiles Police Department as she works murder cases, follows the evidence, and refuses to stop until she uncovers the truth.

Perfect for readers who enjoy female detectives, police procedures, forensic investigation, and twist-filled cases.

The Little Grave by Carolyn Arnold, a dark stormy sky over a clearing in the woods with a dirt two rut laneway

Detective Amanda Steele Series — Start with THE LITTLE GRAVE

Homicide Detective Amanda Steele takes readers inside dark, complex investigations as she follows the evidence from crime scenes to interrogations and works to uncover the truth.

Perfect for readers who enjoy gritty police procedurals, female homicide detectives, forensic details, and dark twists.

Want FBI Investigations?

Book cover for Eleven, Brandon Fisher Book 1 by Carolyn Arnold. An abandoned farmhouse and crumbling outbuilding sit alone in a vast golden field beneath ominous dark storm clouds, creating an atmosphere of isolation and impending danger. At the top, the text reads, "A Dark FBI Thriller," with Carolyn Arnold's name in large white letters. The title, "ELEVEN," appears in bold yellow across the lower portion of the cover, with "Brandon Fisher Book 1" beneath it. The stark rural setting and threatening sky evoke the chilling, suspenseful tone of the FBI thriller.

Brandon Fisher Series — Start with ELEVEN

FBI Special Agent Brandon Fisher works with the Behavioral Analysis Unit, profiling and hunting dangerous killers across the United States.

Perfect for readers who enjoy FBI thrillers, serial killer investigations, criminal profiling, and psychological suspense.

Want High-Stakes Negotiation?

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.

Sandra Vos Series — Start with SAVE HER LIFE

FBI Special Agent Sandra Vos is a crisis negotiator who faces hostage situations and kidnappings where every word matters and lives hang in the balance.

Perfect for readers who enjoy hostage situations, kidnapping cases, psychological tension, and high-stakes action.

Want Mystery + Adventure?

Want Mystery + Adventure?

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.

Matthew Connor Adventure Series — Start with CITY OF GOLD

Archaeologist and treasure hunter Matthew Connor follows clues into dangerous adventures involving lost cities, ancient mysteries, and discoveries that can alter the course of history.

In CITY OF GOLD, the kidnapping of a friend sends Matthew searching for the legendary lost city of Paititi, while a police investigation into the disappearance unfolds alongside his quest.

Perfect for readers who enjoy mystery, action-adventure, archaeology, lost cities, ancient secrets, and following clues to solve a mystery.

Where Will Your Next Mystery Take You?

Whether you want a police procedural, FBI investigation, high-stakes negotiation, or a mystery-filled adventure, there’s a Carolyn Arnold series waiting for you.

Explore all of Carolyn Arnold’s books

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