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Justified: An absolutely addictive gripping mystery thriller (Detective Madison Knight Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

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“Outstanding plot, unique twists and turns, and the writing style is superb…Highly recommend for crime and mystery fans.” —Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

She could feel her life draining from her body, but there was nothing she could do except wait until it was all over…and for the darkness to descend upon her.

The
brutal murder of Claire Reeves, a successful entrepreneur, darkens Christmas Eve for Detective Madison Knight, who is assigned the case. Claire was found stabbed in her home, and her intimate attire would suggest her killer was someone close to her, but Madison knows things aren’t always as they appear.

As Madison investigates,
the lies and secrets pile up and reveal a long list of people who aren’t shedding any tears that Claire’s dead. Friends, lovers, and former business partners—they’re all suspects. After all, Claire’s love was money, and she thought nothing of betraying even those closest to her. No one can be trusted, but if there’s going to be justice, Madison will need to determine who had the most motive to pull off the crime. But just when Madison thinks she’s getting closer to finding the truth, there’s a deadly twist she never saw coming.

An absolutely gripping mystery thriller. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine, and Robert Dugoni.

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Awesome book from a fantastic series.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Totally draws you in and captures your attention.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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really good mystery with great characters.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Arnold kept [me] guessing right to the end.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Detective Madison Knight Series
Murder. Investigation. The pursuit of justice.

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.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006JM6IEU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hibbert & Stiles Publishing Inc. (December 7, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1988064309
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Book Series by Carolyn Arnold:

Detective Madison Knight

Brandon Fisher FBI

Detective Amanda Steele

Matthew Connor Adventure

Sara and Sean Cozy Mystery Series

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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Customers enjoyed the interesting plot twists and suspenseful storyline. They found the book engaging and hard to put down. The writing style was described as well-written and easy to read. Readers appreciated the author's skill and the Madison Knight series as a favorite. However, some felt the main character was irritating and rude. Opinions were mixed on the character development - some found them compelling and enjoyable, while others felt they were not likable or concrete enough.

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105 customers mention "Plot twists"89 positive16 negative

Customers enjoy the plot twists and suspense in the book. They find the story well-written with a good mix of romance, action, adventure, and romantic conflicts. The mystery keeps readers guessing until the end, and they appreciate getting to know the detective and Carolyn's character.

"...It's like she's carrying a double backpack on her shoulders. Outstanding plot, unique twists and turns, and writing style is superb...." Read more

"...s Suspenseful enough to keep you guessing but a little to open for an experienced reader not to figure it out. Keep up the good work...." Read more

"...It just shows her determination to catch the killer. She admits she had no domestic skills. But she’s trying!!" Read more

"Story itself is not too bad. Cannot stand the main character. Enough so, that I quite reading the book." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it engaging and hard to put down, with excellent characters and a solid plot. Many describe it as a good beach or commuting read that is worth the time.

"Awesome! A real page turner, Madison is a good detective and works hard for justice...." Read more

"...A great journey and I couldn't put it down. Well done!" Read more

"...I got the book free so didn't knock down stars for it. It really is a good book and have no doubt I will be buying the next installment when it..." Read more

"Justified is an engaging read, hard to put down. I really like the strong female characters - even the victim in this one...." Read more

26 customers mention "Writing style"21 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style. They find the book easy to read and a great mystery.

"I love the writing style of popular and prolific author Carolyn Arnold. Each novel is so well written and easy to read...." Read more

"...The novel was largely well written. However, there were a few grammar and spelling errors in the Kindle version that I read...." Read more

"...First time reading this author, but really enjoyed her writing. I have recommended her books to others already. Great reads, keeps you thinking!" Read more

"...It was better written than this one. The characters are not well rounded enough to keep them all in mind. I enjoyed Sacrifice more...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the author's writing style and find the book engaging. They appreciate Madison Knight as a character and the series overall. However, some readers feel the characters are cardboard.

"I love the writing style of popular and prolific author Carolyn Arnold. Each novel is so well written and easy to read...." Read more

"...I read it quickly and feel like the author really evolved in this book compared to the first in the series! I am very excited to start the next book!" Read more

"A good, well written mystery. Characters that you can relate to. I'll definitely look for more books in this series." Read more

"Great reading ! Love Madison." Read more

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Customers enjoy the series content. They find the plot twists engaging and consider it a favorite show. The second book in the series is considered better than the first one.

"...I honestly consider this series like a favorite show...." Read more

"This is the second book of the series and I have to say that I liked it better than the first...." Read more

"I have read book 1 and 2 and can't wait to continue on with book 3. Best series I've read in a long time." Read more

"I love the Madison Knight series! Knight thinks outside the box and stays on her toes, which makes me want to keep reading more." Read more

54 customers mention "Character development"28 positive26 negative

Customers have different views on the character development. Some find the characters compelling and enjoy the personalities of the detectives. They appreciate the strong female characters. Others feel the main character is not likable, too dominant, and unable to relate to her.

"Awesome! A real page turner, Madison is a good detective and works hard for justice...." Read more

"...Enough cracks and turns to keep you hopping. Characters are to flimsy and not concrete enough. s..." Read more

"...And there are some interesting and compelling characters in Carolyn Arnolds Madison Knight series - folks you are comfortable with and would call a..." Read more

"Story itself is not too bad. Cannot stand the main character. Enough so, that I quite reading the book." Read more

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Customers find the character annoying and rude. They describe her as snarky, rude, and patronizing. Readers also mention Knight bullying her partner.

"...not like Madison, she is a man hater, who is so hateful and surly to everyone around her, that she needs to be reigned in, before she gets killed by..." Read more

"...Maddy was always an over the top character but in Justified she was very rude, self centered and at times even cruel...." Read more

"...But now in book #2 Madison is becoming more annoying. She never stops to live her life and criticizes Terry for wanting to live his...." Read more

"...50 or 60 times through out the book and needless to say, became very annoying...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2014
    I love the writing style of popular and prolific author Carolyn Arnold. Each novel is so well written and easy to read. This is the second novel in the Madison Knight series. I was drawn into it right from the beginning. Detective Knight of the Stiles PD now is standing over a bloody woman's corpse, trying to fight back the bile rising in her throat. This murder is very gruesome with blood totally surrounding the entire body of Clair Reeves, 43 years old, who lives alone. It's Christmas Eve, and there is no sign of forced entry, and it's obviously a crime of passion. The maid who found the body, Allison Minard, had told her Clair had many sexual partners and that Clair was disliked by many people, herself included. As Madison's investigation of the crime scene continues, she sends her partner, Terry Grant, home to be with his wife. Maddy is alone this holiday and wished she could have a normal life of loved ones around her. After the body is removed, a white feather lays on the floor, without any blood on it. It just might be an important clue. But as Madison and Terry scramble to solve this crime, Maddy also has to resolve her romantic issues of her personal life. It's like she's carrying a double backpack on her shoulders. Outstanding plot, unique twists and turns, and writing style is superb. This story is very suspenseful and riveting. Highly recommend for crime and mystery fans.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2022
    A well written suspenseful story. Enough cracks and turns to keep you hopping. Characters are to flimsy and not concrete enough. s
    Suspenseful enough to keep you guessing but a little to open for an experienced reader not to figure it out. Keep up the good work. I will be trying another one of your books
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
    Awesome! A real page turner, Madison is a good detective and works hard for justice. Yes, she crated Hershey while she worked but it’s part of training a dog. But she did need to break daily to take him out for. Little while then she could go back to work. It just shows her determination to catch the killer. She admits she had no domestic skills. But she’s trying!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
    Story itself is not too bad. Cannot stand the main character. Enough so, that I quite reading the book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2017
    Carolyn Arnold has done it again! Justified continues the crime adventures of Detective Madison Knight and her partner, Terry.
    It's Christmas time, bit no rest for the detectives of the Major Crimes Division as a dead body is found. Madison, definitely an A-type personality, gives the crime the same attention as she does with every murder. Focused on identifying the culprit, she is at odds with Terry, her boyfriend, and even her police sergeant. Despite this, Madison believes that everyone deserves her undivided attention.

    Who is behind the death of Claire Reeves? There's certainly no lack of potential candidates, but why was she killed? Love, money or blackmail? Madison and Terry take us on a journey through Claire's past. For every person cleared new clues point to someone else. Undeterred, Madison forges forward with Terry's assistance until they find the culprit. A great journey and I couldn't put it down. Well done!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
    The second of a series, Justified is completely stand-alone, but as with all series, the varied characters are richer when the series is read. And there are some interesting and compelling characters in Carolyn Arnolds Madison Knight series - folks you are comfortable with and would call a friend. Madison is definitely friend material, as is her partner Terry, and in Justified they encounter some pretty formidable bad guys - and dolls - who keep them on their toes. I can highly recommend CArolyn Arnold to friends and family - you will find her work will keep you reading into the night.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2018
    This is the 2nd book in the Madison Knight series. I am giving it a 5 for the storyline of the murder, why she was killed, and how Madison, Terry, and Cynthia solved it.

    But I do not like Madison, she is a man hater, who is so hateful and surly to everyone around her, that she needs to be reigned in, before she gets killed by someone she knows.

    She had a bad relationship, so she whines about men, she treats her friend Cynthia like an imbecile, her male partner Terry, follows her around like a dog. He has no voice or say, she complains if her Sgt. calls and checks on her, well as a Forensic Medical Examiner, my boss calls all the time, and I don’t get upset. Her family hates her, I can see why, she is not likable.

    Too bad, because this Woman can write Murder scenes and who done it’s like a pro.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
    Didn't care for the way she bullies Terry and what's up with her punching him in the arm all of the time, felt like a kid on the playground.
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  • Seb Barrow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Warts and all.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2023
    Madison appears to be one of the most awkward people ever. But she makes for a good detective. And she puts her partner through the wringer whilst working a case.
    One murder and so many suspects and plenty of red herrings. Not an easy one for Madison to work through and then add in her personal life!
    Good enjoyable read as expected of Carolyn Arnold.
  • audrey
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love the Madison Knight series and the author never disappoints
    Reviewed in Australia on March 26, 2016
    I love the Madison Knight series and the author never disappoints.
    Maddy manages to solve the crime & juggle her love life all at the same time.
    A really good read.
  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Was good
    Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2020
    I really enjoyed the book. The characters were interesting and amusing at times. Looking forward to reading the next installment
  • Toots Sullivan
    4.0 out of 5 stars I don’t know that I was a thriller
    Reviewed in Australia on October 11, 2022
    But I did really enjoy it though. Saying it wasn’t a thriller for me, is because it didn’t make my heart pump, didn’t make me need to put it down to take a break from, with anxieties about what was happening In The book.
    Yet this book is an excellent read. Often sour, angry and uncommunicative characters, mix with liars, cheats and calculated deceivers and murderers, as the crime is solved. There is also a soft and lighthearted side.
    Unfortunate there is some crudeness, coarseness and the rare ‘f’ word. But this is not normal.
  • Aurora
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read which holds onto its secrets
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2016
    I first read Ties that Bind ( Detective Madison Knight Series Book 1) the first book in this series. Whilst I enjoyed the book sufficiently to then buy this one, I did have a few reservations about it, but I am so glad that I didn't let that stop me buying this. I found this one thoroughly enthralling and sought out as many opportunities to read it as possible. I found the interactions between the characters quite credible, although I am not sure how long Madison would get away with punching Terry in real life. It does, however, give a flavour of the banter between them. Madison Knight appears to be quite a complex character and I am not sure that she fully understands herself; I suspect there are underlying issues which will come to light in subsequent books. Her personal life is a bit of a mess, mostly because she can't quite decide what she wants from it but her job is all consuming for her and she appears unable to understand why anyone would want more from life. People who make the point that they have a life outside of work irritate her, mostly because she doesn't really have one and because she feels that by saying so they are saying that their lives are better or more important than hers.
    From having few suspects in this murder, the team ends up with more than they can count. It is a cleverly constructed investigative narrative, with ups and downs, and unusually for this genre of books, a good reliance on forensic evidence which eventually leads them towards the right person but only through a series of other people.
    This is a good read which doesn't give away its secrets too easily, leaving the reader looking for more and pretty much unable to get ahead of the author.

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