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Her Deadly Rose by Carolyn Arnold

Her Deadly Rose

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Nadene @ Totally Addicted to Reading in Reviews / 5 Comments

Her Deadly Rose delivers a chilling crime thriller that weaves a complex web of secrets and lies centered around the murder of a champion figure skater. True to Arnold’s style, Her Deadly Rose keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its mysterious tone and suspenseful twists and turns.

 

Her Deadly Rose by Carolyn ArnoldTitle: Her Deadly Rose
Author(s): Carolyn Arnold
Series: Detective Amanda Steele #12
Also in this series: The Little Grave , Stolen Daughters , The Silent Witness , Black Orchid Girls , Her Frozen Cry , Last Seen Alive , Her Final Breath, Taken Girls , Her Last Words , Missing Before Daylight , The Wildfire Girl
Published by Bookouture on October 18, 2024
Pages: 324
Genre(s): Crime Fiction
Source: Netgalley
Format: eArc
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Purchase: Amazon|Audible
Rating: One StarOne StarOne StarOne Star
Series Rating: One StarOne StarOne StarOne Star

The girl’s lifeless body lies next to a scattered bouquet of crimson roses, the petals around her head like tiny pools of blood. Gripped in her hand is the note that came with the flowers, sent by someone who wanted her dead.
When champion figure skater Michaela Glover returns to her hometown of Woodbridge for a special performance, Detective Amanda Steele is part of the cheering crowds. But when Michaela is discovered dead in her dressing room after the show, Amanda is the first to investigate the shocking scene.
There is no sign of foul play, and the room is overflowing with flowers from Michaela’s adoring fans. But Amanda’s heart stops at the sight of a few roses tied with black ribbon and a note that reads “You’ll be sorry”. And when forensic tests reveal the ribbon was laced in something Michaela was deathly allergic to, Amanda is certain this is cold-blooded murder.
Desperate for a lead, Amanda dives into Michaela’s life to find out who could possibly want this sweet girl dead. She soon discovers that despite having a glittering future ahead of her, Michaela had a troubled past, and was surrounded by people jealous of her success.
When someone close to Michaela is discovered brutally murdered, Amanda is terrified there could be yet more innocent victims to follow. Can she uncover the twisted killer’s identity before they strike again?

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Her Deadly Rose is the latest installment in the Detective Amanda Steele series, and it doesn’t disappoint. Just like the previous book it delivered a captivating story. Amanda finds herself in the middle of another murder investigation when her friend’s niece is found dead in her dressing room. Initially, her death seems accidental due to a peanut allergy, but Amanda soon uncovers that it was, in fact, a murder.

This was another solid addition to the series. Once again Arnold gives readers a glimpse into Amanda’ s personal life allowing one to watch while she attempts to balance the personal with the professional. Her home situation isn’t going so well and her attraction to Trent complicates it even further. While the case hits close to home, she doesn’t allow it to cloud her judgement. She relentlessly pursues every lead and at the moment when she believes she got her answer she faces a roadblock when another murder victim came into play.

Following the series from the beginning made it easy to connect with Amanda. Her transformation from an emotional wreck in the first book to a strong, determined woman in the later books was truly inspiring.  This installment effectively highlights the effects of greed, jealousy, and a sense of entitlement.

I am thoroughly enjoying this series and eagerly anticipate what lies ahead for Amanda in both her personal and professional life.

 

Story Evaluation
Plot
4.5
Characters
5
World Building
4
Writing Style
4.5
Pacing
4
Cover
4
Enjoyment
4
Ending
4.5
Overall: One StarOne StarOne StarOne Star

About Carolyn Arnold

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 just west of Toronto with her husband and beagle and is a member of Crime Writers of Canada.

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