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Just Cause: A nail-biting crime thriller packed with heart-pounding twists (Detective Madison Knight Series Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Carolyn Arnold (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 626 ratings
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Her breath hitches, and her stomach lurches, tossing up bile into the back of her throat. The man holds the revolver to her head and says, “Let’s play a little game.” She closes her eyes with each pull of the trigger, almost praying for a bullet. They told her if the gun doesn’t kill her, they’d take their time…

The recent murder of a defense attorney has Detective Madison Knight fueled to find justice for him and a lawyer who was killed eight years ago. She’d never solved that crime, but she’s always had a strong suspicion who was behind the murder. Her theory only gains momentum when she connects both men to Dimitre Petrov, head of the Russian Mafia.

With each new piece of evidence that surfaces, Madison feels closer than ever to finding the truth—even if it makes her an enemy of the mob. But as she unearths their deadly secrets, she soon realizes the Mafia isn’t all she has to worry about. Someone inside the Stiles Police Department is determined to thwart her efforts and bring her to her knees. Madison will need to be clever and act swiftly if she’s to stay one step ahead of her adversaries and find justice for the victims. If she doesn’t, she could end up losing everything. Possibly even her own life.

Just Cause is a fast-paced crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns you’ll never see coming. Uncover clues, follow leads, and catch a killer like thousands of readers have done before you. Buy this international bestselling book today and join the investigation! Perfect for fans of fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan and Carol Wyer.

Readers love Just Cause:

“There is so much action…Very intense.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This is an action-packed story.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This book is full of suspense and fear.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Arnold combines action, suspense and a little romance.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The book pulls you in and keeps you turning page after page.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The plot is unusual. It is rich and flows.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Wonderfully written book in the Madison Knight series.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Really thrilling, like all her books.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Well-woven story as usual from this author.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Arnold is in a league with the author James Patterson, and I truly mean this as a compliment.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Great storyline and characters.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Excellent.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Fast-paced, action-packed, must read!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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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.

About the Author

CAROLYN ARNOLD is an international best-selling 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.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00MRACB94
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hibbert & Stiles Publishing Inc. (October 16, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 16, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3049 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 626 ratings

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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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Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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626 global ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2022
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I absolutely reading detective novels and this one does no disappoint. Madison, the main character is a straight forward, no nonsense kind of last with a hidden soft side. I highly recommend this series.
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blue9244
4.0 out of 5 stars Love the plots and the protagonist!
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2015
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I want so much to give this series a 5 star rating because I love Ms. Arnold's protagonist! However, there are just enough spelling and grammar errors to wonder if the books ever got proofed. Other than that I would definitely read them. She makes her characters very real and the plots are just enough to keep you reading until the end. I found myself eschewing all of my chores just to keep turning the pages. You, Ms. Arnold, would definitely be on my A-list if the typos and grammatical errors were just eliminated!
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Jesse R Coons
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022
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Again this was hard to put down. Many late nights and turning pages . A nice happy ending . One of my favorite books .
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Terry L
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020
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Loved the book! It is amazing how Madison gets through each incident and moves headlong into the next. She is smart and really lucky.
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Margaret Batzer
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Carolyn Arnold books!
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2016
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Very good book! Oh, I just love the Detective Madison Knight book series!!! I enjoy series books very much. They draw you in, with familiar characters. Becomes addicting ,as you want to know what will the next book have them doing. I love the J.D Robb Death series as well. Nothing like a good read at bedtime!
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Fam5PersaCult
4.0 out of 5 stars Ended to quickly
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2017
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I loved the pace of this one. I was engaged by the storyline and was wanting more. I only gave it four stars because it ended to quickly. Unanswered questions and not fully solved as the last ones. I know you want another book but come on!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Madison in hot water.
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2017
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Madison sure has a way of making people she likes get upset with her. That's especially true with her partner, Terry in this book. There is so much action and links from one person to another, old crimes and new. Very intense.
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S Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2018
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I love this series! Starting with the very first book, I can’t put my book down. I’m losing too much sleep, but it’s so worth it!
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G. S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Cause
Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2015
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I loved this book but I like all Madison Knight Series I have a hard time putting them down once I start. Carolyn you are such a good Author I would recommend any of your books to anyone. Thank you for sharing with us.
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K J Marshall
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2015
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Love the intensity
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Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant yet again
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2014
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Madison Knight is my heroin can't get enough. Read this book in record time....but I now have a long wait for the next? Hope no!
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MRS JANICE WHITE
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2017
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great storyline and characters. Poor Madison has some big issues!
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Tug Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2016
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Bought as a gift for my son. He loves it, thank you.
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