From international bestselling author Carolyn Arnold comes a high-pressure police procedural that will have Detective Madison Knight defying orders when politics threaten to derail a murder investigation.

Some lies protect reputations. Some protect killers.

A high-profile double homicide immediately puts Detective Madison Knight at odds with her sergeant. Both victims are found inside the home of a prominent businessman—his wife and an unidentified man. It has all the makings of a scandal, but Madison’s boss is determined to keep the investigation from tarnishing one of the police department’s most influential supporters.

Sergeant Winston orders Madison to stay away from the grieving widower and his family, but she’s convinced they know more than they’re telling. Defying his orders could cost her the career she’s fought to build, yet turning her back on the evidence could leave a killer free to strike again.

As Madison digs deeper, she uncovers a buried family secret that exposes a motive she never saw coming. If the killer realizes she’s closing in, Madison may not survive long enough to expose the truth.

Perfect for fans of relentless detectives, realistic police procedurals, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Readers who enjoy D. K. Hood, M. A. Comley, and Angela Marsons will love this high-pressure crime thriller.

What readers are saying about Carolyn Arnold:

“A double homicide, decadent scandals, and smooth prose—Shades of Justice is the perfect combination of mystery and suspense.” — K.J. Howe, bestselling author of Skyjack

“A very complex crime novel, suspenseful and filled with surprising twists.” — Readers’ Favorite