College student Courtney Middleton disappeared fifteen years ago. Everyone presumed she was dead…
Detective Madison Knight shows up at the local train station in the aftermath of a fatal shooting, and finds two women killed on scene. One was expecting her first child. The other was a wife and mother of two children and has Madison seeing a ghost from her past. She’s convinced the woman is her missing college friend, but why would she change her identity? And where has she been all this time?
There’s no lead on the gunman, but eyewitnesses tell of a mysterious young woman who may have triggered him. There’s no sign of her either—or another man who is said to watch over her all the time.
As the investigation continues, a drug-trafficking ring is exposed with connections to the Russian Mafia. The girl is one of their runners, and the man shadowing her is one of their handlers. When he’s found murdered in his apartment, shot with bullets of the same caliber used in the train station shooting, Madison knows the Russians will retaliate. She also realizes the women weren’t killed in some random incident.
As Madison works to figure out that piece of the puzzle, she’ll need to stay one step ahead of the mob to beat them to the elusive gunman and the girl. But when saving them puts her life and that of a loved one in danger, Madison finds out too late that the cost for justice comes at too high a price.
An absolutely gripping and addictive crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan, and Rachel Caine.
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I received a complimentary ARC for reviewing purposes only. All opinions are my own.
As we dive into book eleven of the Madison Knight series, I am impressed by how Carolyn Arnold offers a new surprise and twists with each book! Her knowledge of police procedure is top-notch and I can count on it being easy to understand from a civilian point of view.
Early on in the series, Madison would often rub me the wrong way. She was abrasive, willing to stomp all over the rules regardless of who ended up caught in the downfall, and at times, overly reckless. The job is her top priority that I had hopes would shift after the revelation of her pregnancy at the end of book ten.
Losing a child is difficult and we all deal with it in different ways. Madison throws herself into a case involving the murder of three women and the potential drug running going on at the train station. One of the women happens to be a potential match for a friend of hers who disappeared years ago. Fate drew her into the case and she is relentless in her pursuit for the truth.
I'm still getting vibes for the corruption that has plagued the police department in regards to the Russian mafia. Little trinkets of information are left throughout for that thrilling, psychological aspect that makes you wonder who Madison is ultimately going to be able to trust -- and who she cannot.
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About the Author:
CAROLYN ARNOLD is an international bestselling and award-winning author, as well as a speaker, teacher, and inspirational mentor. She has four continuing fiction series—Detective Madison Knight, Brandon Fisher FBI, McKinley Mysteries, and Matthew Connor Adventures—and has written nearly thirty books. Her genre diversity offers her readers everything from cozy to hard-boiled mysteries, and thrillers to action adventures.
Both her female detective and FBI profiler series have been praised by those in law enforcement as being accurate and entertaining, leading her to adopt 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 in London, Ontario, with her husband and beagle and is a member of Crime Writers of Canada and Sisters in Crime.