Carolyn Arnold Reading Order
9 series · 65 books
Carolyn Arnold is a Canadian author specializing in mystery and thriller fiction with a talent for crafting compelling procedural narratives. Her prolific output includes five major series—the Brandon Fisher FBI investigations, Detective Amanda Steele cases, Madison Knight mysteries, Matthew Connor adventures, and McKinley Mysteries—spanning over sixty-five books published since 2011. Arnold's work ranges from cozy whodunits to hard-boiled crime fiction and action-packed thrillers, offering readers varied tones and styles within the mystery and suspense genres.
Brandon Fisher FBI Series
Likely Complete9 books (2014–2021)
Start with Silent Graves, the first of 9 books in the Brandon Fisher FBI series.
Start this series with Silent Graves
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
Detective Amanda Steele Series
Ongoing16 books (2021–2026)
Start with Stolen Daughters, the first of 16 books in the Detective Amanda Steele series.
Start this series with Stolen Daughters
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 7 | |
| 8 | |
| 9 | |
| 10 | |
| 11 | |
| 12 | |
| 13 | |
| 14 | |
| 15 | |
| 16 |
Madison Knight Series
Ongoing15 books (2011–2025)
Start with Justified, the first of 15 books in the Madison Knight series.
Start this series with Justified
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 7 | |
| 8 | |
| 9 | |
| 10 | |
| 11 | |
| 12 | |
| 13 | |
| 14 | |
| 15 |
Matthew Connor Adventure Series
Complete3 books (2015–2020)
Start with City of Gold and read in order.
Start this series with City of Gold
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
McKinley Mysteries Series
Complete12 books (2014–2019)
Start with Christmas is Murder, the first of 12 books in the McKinley Mysteries series.
Start this series with Christmas is Murder
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | |
| 6 | |
| 7 | |
| 8 | |
| 9 | |
| 10 | |
| 11 | |
| 12 |
Sandra Vos Series
Ongoing3 books (2025–2026)
Start with Every Last One and read in order.
Start this series with Every Last One
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleSara and Sean Cozy Mystery Series
Likely Complete2 books (2023–2023)
Start with Bowled Over Americano and read in order.
Start this series with Bowled Over Americano
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleShort Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2012–2017)
Start with Hart's Choice and read in order.
Start this series with Hart's Choice
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete2 books (2013–2021)
Start with Assassination of a Dignitary and read in order.
Start this series with Assassination of a Dignitary
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
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.