Sacrifice (A Madison Knight Novel) [Kindle Edition]

Carolyn Arnold (Author), Wendy Reis (Editor), TJ Walp (Editor), Betty Dravis (Foreword)

Book Description

Carolyn Arnold is a force to be reckoned with. It won't be long till you hear her name mentioned along with the likes of Mary Higgins Clark, Sue Grafton, Amanda Kyle Williams, and Tess Gerritsen. From the first page the reader is completely engrossed in Arnold's engaging characters, clever plot, and realistic dialogue. She captures her audience from the get-go and doesn't let go until the very last page has been turned. Once again, her sharp, insightful protagonist, Madison Knight, comes to life -- to kick some ass and take some names. Sacrifice is an intense, thrilling page turner sure to satisfy any fan of the genre.

 --Rosa St.Claire, Book Critic, The Examiner

Sacrifice is the 3rd in the best-selling Madison Knight Series.
Ties that Bind and Justified are also available.

Book Overview
When the son of business tycoon Marcus Randall washes up on the shore of the Bradshaw River, Detective Madison Knight must sacrifice everything--including her career--to find justice for the "perfect murder".

With Randall already on the radar of the Secret Service for fraud and counterfeiting, the investigation sheds new light and they require the full cooperation of the Stiles PD. But with power and money to back him, Marcus has a reach that extends right inside the police department. 

If Madison's going to find out the truth, she'll have to sort through the lies and balance diplomacy with politics.

3rd in the Madison Knight series
Length: 99,000 words

Includes a sneak peek of Eleven.

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**N E W   R E L E A S E :  Assassination of a Dignitary**
In this thriller, a former hitman is pitted against the Italian Mafia in a race to save his family.

Praise for Madison Knight"I feel like I know Madison well enough to call her Maddy... she could be a less klutzy sister to Evanovich's famous Stephanie Plum."
--Betty Dravis, Award-winning Author and Journalist

"Her sharp, insightful protagonist, Madison Knight, comes to life to kick some ass and take some names." --Rosa St.Claire, Book Critic, The Examiner

Are you looking for a darker read? Eleven (Brandon Fisher FBI Series) available now for purchase.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

The Madison Knight series is designed as a stand-alone, which means you can read these books out of order and still pick up on the series' characters and the storyline.
 
Major Crimes Detective Madison Knight, fueled by determination to find justice for the victims, is a strong, independent female amidst a career dominated by men.  If you love a female protagonist lead, I invite you to meet Madison for yourself.
 
Madison Knight series in order:
 
TIES THAT BIND, 1st in the series, available now
Meet Madison Knight as she and partner must pull together to stop a potential serial killer.
 
JUSTIFIED, 2nd in the series, available now
See the softer side of Madison Knight in Justified as she's assigned to a case on Christmas Eve.

SACRIFICE, 3rd in the series, available now
Madison must risk all, including her career, to bring a killer to justice.

About the Author

Carolyn Arnold is the author of several novels in the mystery, thriller and suspense genres. She was born in 1976 in the rural town of Picton, Ontario, and her passion for writing dates back to her teen years. She lives with her husband and her two beagles in Southwestern Ontario, Canada.

Product Details

• File Size: 704 KB
• Print Length: 370 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B008RLL42C
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,860 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #14 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery > Hard-Boiled
  • #15 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery > Hard-Boiled
  • #16 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery > Series

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit for Arnold! August 1, 2012

By Journey

Format:Kindle Edition

First off, I've read other books by Carolyn Arnold so I knew what to expect when I picked up this one. And I wasn't disappointed. Once again, the author delivers a solid, page-turning tale about a murder-most-foul. I appreciate the way the story opens right in the middle of the action and keeps you guessing right up to the end. If you like crime fiction that entertains you and makes you think, then Sacrifice is for you. Kudos to Carolyn Arnold for another hit!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The mystery was well written and kept me on the edge of my seat. August 1, 2012

By Carmen DeSousa

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I hadn't read a Madison Knight novel, so I wasn't sure if I would miss anything, but my concerns were unfounded. "Sacrifice" read as a standalone with enough information that I felt as though I knew Madison Knight personally, without all the unnecessary "information dump" that some authors feel they need to share.

The mystery was well written and kept me on the edge of my seat. Every time I thought I knew "whodunit", a new clue would arise which would make me doubt my investigative abilities. Though I love an unpredictable story, I hate when writers resort to trickery to conceal the suspect. Arnold's style of writing was spot-on, revealing clues as her protagonist discovered them, making me feel as if I were part of the story in search of the murderer.

One of my favorite things about Carolyn's writing was that she described the details of the homicide and gave me a behind-the-scenes look at a detective's life without resorting to graphic or vulgar writing. Kudos, Carolyn Arnold, I look forward to reading your next novel.

Carmen DeSousa, bestselling romantic-suspense author of [...].

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Arnolds Best Yet October 26, 2012

By Zach Fortier

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I just finished Carolyn Arnolds novel "Sacrifice". I rate this book as a must read. Arnold continues to be a personal favorite and only gets better at her craft.
This is the third of Carolyn Arnolds novels that I have read and I continue to be surprised at her incredible attention to detail in the "cop" world. Starting with the interpersonal relationships between partners, then dealing with the public and media and Police Departments Administrative bungling. Arnold masterfully portrays how more often than not solving a case in the real world is an incredible act of determination and stubbornness on the part of the detectives. Although Knight is a fictional character, the situations portrayed in "Sacrifice" are painfully real. Arnold then turns her critical eye to the evidence. The techniques and markers mentioned in the novel are also true to life. The constitutional issues of plain view, and fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine all are well addressed and accurately dealt with. I continue to be pleasantly amazed at her attention to detail. If you are looking for a fascinating Police procedural that is painstakingly researched and accurately portrayed look no further than Carolyn Arnolds works. The only way it gets more real than this is to leave the genre completely. 5 Stars and then some.

More About the Author

Carolyn Arnold had a love for writing back in her teen years, but her passion was reignited in 2006 when a fellow employee said, "tell me a story". Since then, Carolyn has written 9 novels, 2 short stories, 1 novella, and has plans for many more.

Her Madison Knight series has become an international Kindle best-seller, with all three hitting the top 100 in Police Procedurals in the US. Set in the fictional city of Stiles, the series is designed as a standalone, which means you can read these books out of order and still pick up on the series' characters and the storyline. The series follows Major Crimes Detective Madison Knight who is fueled by determination to find justice for the victims. She is a strong, independent female amidst a career dominated by men. If you love a female protagonist lead, she invites you to meet Madison for yourself. Three novels in the series are currently available: Ties that Bind, Justified, and Sacrifice.

Carolyn has also written Eleven, an FBI thriller, which follows a team of four while they try to stop a serial killer from reaching his eleventh victim. Eleven was noted as a recommended read on The Examiner's "Top 12 Fiction Books of 2011". She is also pleased to announce that the characters of Eleven will be back! Silent Graves is slated for release 2013.

Carolyn was born in 1976 in a rural town of Ontario, Canada. She currently lives with her husband, and two beagles in a city near the well-known Canadian center Toronto.

**New release: Assassination of a Dignitary**
In this thriller, a former hit man is pitted against the Italian Mafia in a race to save his family.

For the latest news on upcoming releases, please visit: http://carolynarnold.net/

Amazon Author Rankbeta 

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#28 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals

#43 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Police Procedurals

#28 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals

#43 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Police Procedurals