Her Last Words — Carolyn Arnold

The glow from the fireplace throws an eerie light over the woman's carefully arranged body, her lifeless eyes reflecting the flames that slowly burn the evidence of who did this to her...When Detective Amanda Steele is called to the brutal murder scene of successful local author Felicity Kelley, her blood runs cold. Because Amanda not only knew the victim, but was the last person Felicity called moments before she was murdered. Plagued with guilt that she never answered, Amanda is left wondering whether she could have prevented the murder, and vows to catch the killer, no matter what.Desperately searching the crime scene for clues, Amanda is shocked when she discovers a Queen of Hearts playing card, suggesting the murder could be an imitation of a scene from Felicity's bestselling crime novel. Terrified that she is dealing with a crazed fan who could strike again, Amanda's worst fears are confirmed when another innocent woman is viciously murdered, with the same chilling calling card left behind.But when Amanda connects the murders with a cold case from fifteen years ago, a case that Felicity appears to have been researching for her next novel, she is forced to question if the killer's motive is even more sinister than she first suspected. But the closer Amanda gets to unearthing this motive, the closer she gets to becoming the next victim...A completely pulse-pounding and unputdownable crime thriller, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine.Readers love the Detective Amanda Steele series: OMG YES. This was an amazing book... I couldn't put it down... Best book I read this year. Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐My heart is still beating fast! Wow!! By far, one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time! Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐If there was a way to give more than 5 stars, I would! This book is amazing! Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I already can't wait for the next one! This one pulls you in from the very beginning... The mystery is full of action and twists. I absolutely did not see that ending coming. Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐