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.

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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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.
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