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Shades of Justice: An addictive and gripping mystery filled with suspense (Detective Madison Knight Series Book 9) Kindle Edition

by Carolyn Arnold (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 401 ratings
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She was tired of living a lie and wanted to know the truth about herself, about her past. But now she wished she’d never looked back…

A high-profile double homicide immediately pits Detective Madison Knight against her sergeant. Both victims were found in the home of a prominent businessman. His wife is quickly identified as one of the deceased, but the man she was with is a John Doe. It has the makings of a scandal, but Madison’s boss is determined that nothing gets out that will tarnish the family’s reputation.

Sergeant Winston doesn’t even want her questioning the widower or his children. Winston’s just concerned about protecting one of the largest financial contributors to the Stiles Police Department. Madison’s not about to be swayed from finding the truth of what happened—even it means pushing against her superior’s orders and risking suspension. After all, she’s well aware that corruption exists within the Stiles PD, but she’d never suspected it might include her own sergeant—until now.

As she continues the investigation, the man is identified and shocking family secrets come to light. Certainly, nothing was as it appeared, and it just may be that those who seem to have perfect lives are living the biggest lies of all. But if there’s to be justice, Madison must push through all the obstacles hurled her way and never back down. Much easier said than done when her enemies will go to any measure to protect themselves and silence her.

Shades of Justice is a murder mystery with twists and turns that will have readers flipping the pages until the wee hours of the morning. Perfect for fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan and Robert Dugoni.

Readers love Shades of Justice:

“Tremendous! A double homicide, decadent scandals, and smooth prose—Shades of Justice is the perfect combination of mystery and suspense.” –K.J. Howe, bestselling author of Skyjack

“It was addictive, full of action and suspense, and it kept me on my toes guessing. It is the perfect book for all action/murder mystery fans. It is certainly worth the read!” – Goodreads Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“There was plenty of action from start to finish and very fast-paced; it didn't take me long to get through the book once I started… I would highly recommend Shades of Justice and all the books in the Madison Knight series to anyone looking for a great crime thriller book.” – Paperback Reading and More, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Madison Knight has her hands full in this nonstop action novel! Twists and turns galore in this murder mystery.” – Miki’s Hope, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The guessing game of who done it, and the little twists that I never saw coming made this yet another thrilling read from Carolyn Arnold, and kept me on my toes.” – Ebook Addicts, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This is a gritty, wonderful story, with solid investigations and a roller coaster of a ride. I recommend this book and series to those who enjoy an action-packed story!” – Goodreads Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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"Tremendous! A double homicide, decadent scandals, and smooth prose-Shades of Justice is the perfect combination of mystery and suspense. Arnold is a standout for her intensive research, bringing an authenticity to the police procedural genre that's rarely matched. And heroine Madison Knight is a true renaissance woman-sharp, talented, and unbeatable." -K.J. Howe, bestselling author of Skyjack


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"Shades of Justice is a very complex crime novel, suspenseful and filled with surprising twists. The reader hardly knows what to expect as they follow the fearless detective on the hunt for justice and truth. The reader immediately understands, from the complex nature of the crime, that truth can have different layers and different shades. Following Madison as she carries out her investigation is interesting, and a growing feeling of apprehension permeates the entire story.

"Carolyn Arnold uses suspense and the smoothness of the prose to seduce the reader and have their undivided attention as they sail through the gripping pages. The plot opens with a powerful premise and becomes embellished with surprising details. The unpredictability of the plot is one of the key drivers that move this story forward and make it a must-read. A very exciting read for fans of crime thrillers."

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About the Detective Madison Knight Series:

Murder. Investigation. The pursuit of justice. Team up with hard-boiled detective Madison Knight and her partner as they follow the clues in search of justice for murder victims.

This is the perfect book series for fans of Law & Order, CSI, Blue Bloods, Rizzoli & Isles, Women's Murder Club, and Hawaii Five-O.            

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07P3N6BGG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hibbert & Stiles Publishing Inc. (May 7, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1785 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 ‏ : ‎ 1042 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 401 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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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Twists and turns galore in this murder mystery. This one will keep you reading!
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Twists and turns galore in this murder mystery. This one will keep you reading!
Madison Knight has her hands full in this non stop action novel! Twists and turns galore in this murder mystery. She and her partner really are trying to figure out who murdered the wife of Steven Malone and a mystery man in her home. All the family seems to care about is their reputation and they are being backed up by Madison's boss---Then there is the wedding and the bride's sister walks away at the last minute-can Madison get her to return? Meanwhile there is something going on with her boyfriend AND she has to find out why her partner is not exactly himself! She is also trying to get the dirt on some cops who are very dirty--without them finding out!Will Madison be able to get everything figured out and/or fixed without losing her job?This one will keep you reading--I did it in one sitting-I could not put it down!
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Shirley
5.0 out of 5 stars Shades of Justice
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2019
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Madison is still reeling from her last book, dealing with the Mafia! But a new case has her and Terry off and running. Not just the case this time, but as Cynthia’s maid of honor , she has her hands full! The murder is of a man and woman, in the woman’s home. They are not married to each other. The clues, the people, the lies, the money, has Madison running around harried checking leads. It’s a very compelling story and definitely a not to miss read!!
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JKD
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots going on in this book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2020
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Madison Knight has a lot going on in her personal and professional life in this book. She’s the maid-of-honor for her best friend, two (no, make that four) murders need to be solved, and she’s still trying to figure out her commitment to Troy. Great writing; great ending!
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Kathleen Kelly
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Procedural!
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
Shades of Justice by Carolyn Arnold #9 of the Detective Madison Knight series is not the first I have read in the series, not sure how many. That said, it can be read like a stand-alone novel. I promise!

A woman and a man are found dead at the bottom of a pool, completely naked, bullets in their heads. The woman is quickly identified but the man's identity is unknown. She is Lorene Malone, a rich woman with secrets. Why is a woman murdered with a man other than her husband? Detective Madison Knight along with her partner Detective Terry Grant team up again to solve this murder.

There is a slew of suspects, from family members to acquaintances, leaves Madison at odds with her Sergeant as Steve Malone, wife of the murdered woman is a huge contributor to the police department of the city Stiles, where the woman lived. So that can make it difficult in trying to figure out and eliminate the many suspects and solve the murders in a professional way.

On a side story, Madison is to be a maid of honor to her best friend, Cynthia, a medical examiner on the case, which along with the case consumes her life including maintaining a relationship with her life partner Troy. There is also an internal investigation into corrupt cops which I am sure will be told in future books as it is never really solved in Shades of Justice. So needless to say there is a lot of things going on, so with long days and sleepless nights, can she move on with the investigation?

I love a strong woman protagonist and Madison is right up there as a woman who knows what she wants and is not easily intimidated. Since she is at odds at times with her Sergeant, she perseveres and with the help of her partner Terry and the understanding of her love Troy, she is able to get to the bottom of this murder and get to the wedding on time also!

I have read and reviewed a number of Carolyn Arnold novels and liked them and this one was also one I want to read more of the series. Carolyn Arnold is the only author with "POLICE PROCEDURALS RESPECTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT™" Now what does that tell me? Well, it tells me that she knows her stuff!! I enjoyed the book and will be reading more by this author.

I received this book through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.
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Jesse R Coons
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2022
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The story starts out and within minutes you are in another world of murder mystery that you find hard to put down and hate to see it end .
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Connie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019
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I have read all of the Madison Knight series and love them all. Shades of Justice leaves you wondering "Who did it" until the last few pages. The twists and turns were very entertaining. I loved it and would recommend it to others.
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GrumpyGranny
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Well Done
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2020
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The crime is confusing, the interference is aggravating, but Madison’s dogged pursuit of the truth with the trusty help of her partner and friends, unravels the crime, gets the killer, and still manages to get to the church on time for her best friend’s wedding. What more could a Madison Knight fan ask for?!
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Whispering Stories
4.0 out of 5 stars I’m now intrigued as to where Ms. Arnold will take book ten
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2019
Detective Madison Knight is back in her nine book in her series. I have only read the previous book, number eight in the series, Power Struggle, but I enjoyed it immensely so I couldn’t wait to start this book.

The book opens with Madison meeting a private investigator as she believes that the police force has numerous corrupt officers and she wants to bring them to justice. We then move on to the case at hand.

At the home of the Malone’s, a wealthy couple and one of the largest contributors to the police department the wife is found naked in the swimming pool, dead. She is not alone though, there is a mysterious man who is also naked and dead, with her. No-one seems to know who he is and the police are struggling to identify him. Because of the couple’s connection to the police force, Madison’s boss wants her and her partner to tread carefully and not rattle too many people, including the husband.

Madison only cares about getting to the truth though and solving the case, which doesn’t go down well, especially as she seems to be coming up against obstacles that are surrounding the Malone family.

What I like about the Detective Madison Knight series is how the female lead is not only a tough, go-getting officer she is also a woman with a big heart. This is something we get to see throughout as we not only see her tackling the Malone’s case, we also follow Madison as she is to be Maid of Honor at her best friends wedding, plus trying to take on the corrupt officers too, as well as her relationship with Troy which seems to be in a better place than in the last book. She also has a love for chocolate!

The plot unfolds nicely as the clues come to the forefront and the identity of the murderer is slowly revealed – Like putting a jigsaw puzzle together. The attention to detail comes across strong and you can tell how much research went into the book to make sure every aspect of the police procedure was as it is in real life.

I’m now intrigued as to where Ms. Arnold will take book ten as there are some aspects of this book that are never fully brought to a close and I can’t wait to see what happens with them.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2019
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She writes great stories. I couldn't put the book down. I love the way you always think It's one person but you look at the evidence and try to figure out what will happen next. It is a great book as always. 5 stars
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Jawl61
5.0 out of 5 stars Best detective series ever
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2022
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The detective Madison Knight series is the best books I’ve read in years.
Best to start with book 1 if you like continuity, they had me gripped from the word go.
Great characters and stories that have you gripping on the edge of your seat.
I feel I know the characters inside out.
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Kelly Edgar
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2019
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I love the way the story just takes you on a ride. It is very hard to put down. I can't wait to see the next installment.
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Dianne Ayres
5.0 out of 5 stars A series must read.
Reviewed in Australia on June 5, 2019
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Another great story. Great characters.
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M. D. Green
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2021
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Another great story from a great author.
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Louise Corbeil
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2020
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Fantastic
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