Her Buried Past - Carolyn Arnold

 Her Buried Past - Carolyn Arnold

Her Buried Past - Carolyn Arnold

Pub. Date: Oct. 16, 2025

Detective Madison Knight has returned from her honeymoon to a new boss and a chilling case. Sidney Callahan, a past life therapist, has been brutally murdered in her remote home. Sidney was not just a therapist; she also ran retreats and was about to release a book featuring some of her historic cases. Could the murderer be someone close to Sidney, a disgruntled client, or someone unwilling to have their past life exposed?  Madison and her partner, Terry, find themselves in danger as they investigate the case.

This is the fourteenth installment in the Madison Knight series; it can be read as a standalone. I love Carolyn Arnold’s police procedurals and although Madison is not the most likable character, I understand her. She  sometimes comes off as curt and abrasive because she is so focused. She can be impetuous and tenacious.  Despite those flaws,  she is good at her job and has a strong sense of responsibility and justice. Fortunately,  Terry tempers that impetuousness when necessary.

Cleverly plotted, this is another addictive read by Arnold. She always pulls in her readers’ attention and doesn’t let go. There are twists, turns, and revelations in this suspenseful story. Flashbacks move the plot along, while smooth writing keep the pace flowing. 

If unfamiliar with Arnold’s writing, fans of police procedurals, crime novels, mysteries should check out this series as well as some of her others. 

Thanks to #NetGalley and #HibbertandStiles for the DRC.

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