Carolyn Arnold Reading Order
9 series · 65 books
Carolyn Arnold is a prolific Canadian author known for her captivating mystery and thriller novels. With an impressive catalog of 65 books across 9 series, including the popular Brandon Fisher FBI and Detective Amanda Steele series, she has been crafting engaging stories since 2011. Her notable work spans various styles, blending cozy elements with intense action-adventures, appealing to a wide range of readers.
Brandon Fisher FBI Series
Likely Complete9 books (2014–2021)
Start with Silent Graves, the first of 9 books in the Brandon Fisher FBI series.
Detective Amanda Steele Series
Ongoing16 books (2021–2026)
Start with Stolen Daughters, the first of 16 books in the Detective Amanda Steele series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stolen Daughters 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | The Little Grave 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Silent Witness 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Black Orchid Girls 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Her Frozen Cry 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Last Seen Alive 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Her Final Breath 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Her Last Words 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Taken Girls 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Her Deadly Rose 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Missing Before Daylight 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Wildfire Girl 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Hidden Angels 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Three Girls Gone 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Bring Them Home 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Dead Woman Walking 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Madison Knight Series
Ongoing15 books (2011–2025)
Start with Justified, the first of 15 books in the Madison Knight series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Justified 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Ties That Bind 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Sacrifice 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Found Innocent 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Life Sentence 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Just Cause 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Deadly Impulse 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  In the Line of Duty 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Power Struggle 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Shades of Justice 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | What We Bury 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Girl on the Run 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Her Dark Grave 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Murder at the Lake 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Her Buried Past 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Matthew Connor Adventure Series
Complete3 books (2015–2020)
Start with City of Gold and read in order.
McKinley Mysteries Series
Complete12 books (2014–2019)
Start with Christmas is Murder, the first of 12 books in the McKinley Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Christmas is Murder 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Family is Murder 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Money Is Murder 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Politics is Murder 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Shopping is Murder 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Day Job is Murder 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Vacation is Murder 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Coffee is Murder 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Valentine's Day is Murder 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Skiing is Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Halloween is Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Exercise is Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Sandra Vos Series
Ongoing3 books (2025–2026)
Start with Every Last One and read in order.
Sara and Sean Cozy Mystery Series
Likely Complete2 books (2023–2023)
Start with Bowled Over Americano and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2012–2017)
Start with Hart's Choice and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete2 books (2013–2021)
Start with Assassination of a Dignitary and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Carolyn Arnold written?
- Carolyn Arnold has written 65 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2011 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Carolyn Arnold series?
- Here are the first books in Carolyn Arnold's series: Brandon Fisher FBI: Silent Graves; Detective Amanda Steele: Stolen Daughters; Madison Knight: Justified; Matthew Connor Adventure: City of Gold; McKinley Mysteries: Christmas is Murder.
- What order should I read Carolyn Arnold's books?
- We recommend reading Carolyn Arnold's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Carolyn Arnold still writing new books?
- Yes, Carolyn Arnold has 3 ongoing series: Detective Amanda Steele, Madison Knight, Sandra Vos.