Detective Madison Knight

Three victims. One method. One motive. Grab a badge and a gun and strap in for a ride that's "full of suspense from the beginning to the end..." (Readers Abode). When dead bodies start piling up, Detective Madison Knight suspects that her city has a serial killer-but the quest for justice isn't going to be an easy one. Everyone-including her own partner, her sergeant, and the police chief-are working against her. A woman is found strangled in her bed, and Detective Madison Knight doesn't think it's anything more than an isolated incident. But when another woman's body is discovered in a park, killed with the same brand of neckties, she can't ignore the similarities between the two murders. Still, it's not until a third victim surfaces that Madison really starts to fear the worst: the city of Stiles just may have a serial killer. Catching the murderer isn't going to be easy, though. She's facing pressure from the sergeant and the chief to close the case-even if it means putting an innocent man behind bars-and a partner who is more interested in saving his marriage than doing his job. If there's justice to be had, Madison may have to go this alone. Ties that Bind is a fast-paced crime novel with twists and turns you'll never see coming. Perfect for fans of the police procedural genre. Uncover clues, follow leads, and catch a killer like thousands of readers have done before you. Buy this international bestselling book today and join the investigation!

One murdered entrepreneur, and everyone's a suspect. Detective Madison Knight should have ignored her phone when it rang on Christmas Eve. Now she is spending the holiday dealing with her least favorite thing: a bloody murder scene. The victim, Claire Reeves, was a successful entrepreneur and had it all-sex appeal, intelligence, and money-but it seems that one of those things may have caught up with her. Now, Madison and her partner are digging through the victim's personal life, but the more they dig, the more people they find who had motive to kill her. It's certainly a case of too many suspects, too little time, but Madison is determined to find Claire's killer and make sure justice is served.

When a young man washes up on the shore of the Bradshaw River, Detective Madison Knight and her partner are called in to investigate. But the case takes a complicated turn when he's identified as the son of local business tycoon Marcus Randall. As one of the wealthiest and most influential men in the city, he has a lot of connections, and one of them just happens to be the police chief. Madison and Chief McAlexandar have butted heads before, but with this case, Madison's drive and determination to find the truth just might cost her the badge she worked so hard to get. After all she's got her eye on Randall, despite the chief's protests, but she's not the only one. The Secret Service is after him for suspicion of fraud and counterfeiting, and they want Madison's full cooperation to aid their investigation. Stuck between the chief and one of the most powerful men in the city of Stiles isn't the ideal place to be, but Madison has no choice but to risk it all-if justice is to be served. Sacrifice is a fast-paced crime novel with twists and turns you'll never see coming. Perfect for fans of the police procedural genre. Uncover clues, follow leads, and catch a killer like thousands of readers have done before you.

A young woman's remains are found in a shallow grave, and as Detective Madison Knight and her partner follow the clues, they find a connection between her murder and a death ruled as a suicide. It puts Madison in a difficult situation-she suspects the first victim was killed as well. In order to unearth the truth, she may need to cross the line most cops wouldn't dare and report a fellow officer for mishandling a case. Doing so only becomes more complicated when that officer turns out to be Madison's ex-fiancé, and he has more on his mind than a mark on his record. He wants Madison back. But all she wants is justice for the victims. And if that means jeopardizing departmental relationships and churning up the attention of an old flame, so be it-because if she doesn't, the guilty may be found innocent. Found Innocent is a fast-paced crime novel with twists and turns you'll never see coming. Perfect for fans of the police procedural genre. Uncover clues, follow leads, and catch a killer like thousands of readers have done before you. Buy this international bestselling book today and join the investigation!

Her breath hitches, and her stomach lurches, tossing up bile into the back of her throat. The man holds the revolver to her head and says, "Let's play a little game." She closes her eyes with each pull of the trigger, almost praying for a bullet. They told her if the gun doesn't kill her, they'd take their time… The recent murder of a defense attorney has Detective Madison Knight fueled to find justice for him and a lawyer who was killed eight years ago. She'd never solved that crime, but she's always had a strong suspicion who was behind the murder. Her theory only gains momentum when she connects both men to Dimitre Petrov, head of the Russian Mafia. With each new piece of evidence that surfaces, Madison feels closer than ever to finding the truth-even if it makes her an enemy of the mob. But as she unearths their deadly secrets, she soon realizes the Mafia isn't all she has to worry about. Someone inside the Stiles Police Department is determined to thwart her efforts and bring her to her knees. Madison will need to be clever and act swiftly if she's to stay one step ahead of her adversaries and find justice for the victims. If she doesn't, she could end up losing everything. Possibly even her own life. Just Cause is a fast-paced crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns you'll never see coming. Uncover clues, follow leads, and catch a killer like thousands of readers have done before you. Buy this international bestselling book today and join the investigation! Perfect for fans of fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan and Carol Wyer.

She sees his face all the time-eyes open, eyes closed, it doesn't matter. When no one's around, she lets herself sink into her fear. He came for her once; he could come for her again. When a sixty-eight-year-old woman is found dead outside the hospital in a wheelchair with an anti-abortion sign strapped to its back, Detective Madison Knight expects it to be an open-and-shut case. On the surface, there are no signs of foul play, but the deeper she digs, the suspicious death turns into a homicide. Just as the victim is identified as Faye Duncan, two more bodies turn up-Faye's niece and a homeless man. Madison doesn't buy that a serial killer is on the loose, despite the conviction with which her ex-fiancé and fellow detective try to convince their superior. She sees the vagrant as sadly nothing more than collateral damage in a much bigger picture-but what motive for murder could span generations? As Madison wades through all the secrets and lies, she uncovers some shocking and heartbreaking truths. She had trust issues before, but this investigation will remind her of the cost-sometimes fatal-of trusting the wrong person. Deadly Impulse is a fast-paced crime novel with twists and turns you'll never see coming. Perfect for fans of police procedurals. Uncover clues, follow leads, and catch a killer like thousands of readers have done before you. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine.

He devoted his life to seeking justice. But would she get any for him? It was an ordinary day for police officer Barry Weir. It was the end of shift, he was tired, and he just wanted to get home to his wife and kids. But someone had other plans for him, shooting him down and forcing him to make the ultimate sacrifice. When news of Weir's murder reaches the department, it leaves Detective Madison Knight and every cop in the Stiles PD itching for revenge. It cuts Madison's boyfriend, colleague, and Weir's childhood friend, Troy Matthews, deepest of all, driving him away from everyone he loves just when they need one another the most. With evidence pointing to a gang-related drive-by, Madison and her team investigate the town's seedy underbelly in search of justice for their fallen brother. But the deeper they dig, the more convoluted the case becomes. Now they need to figure out if this was a random shooting as part of a gang initiation, a straight-up hate crime, or a targeted kill. But with members of the Stiles PD under attack, they have to do it fast...before more officers pay with their lives.

"Gritty and emotionally jagged… Power Struggle pours on the suspense as one twisted assassin plays hide-and-go-seek with a detective who refuses to give up." –Tome Tender Book Blog He led her into the barn and locked her in a small cage, and he left her there-alone-for now. But she had a feeling he'd return and when he did… She closed her eyes, not even wanting to think about could come next. Detective Madison Knight is called to investigate the murder of a man who was stabbed multiple times and found in his home. Madison arrives on scene, but it isn't the bloody mess that shakes her-it's the victim's identity. His name was Jimmy Bates, and he's the man who killed her grandfather. She struggles to remain objective, but she has a gut feeling Jimmy's past connection to the Russian Mafia might have gotten him killed. It's the motive that's proving elusive to her. But when a woman-also connected with the mob-turns up murdered, a picture starts forming for Madison. If she's right about why Jimmy and the woman were targeted, there's something very dark and sinister going on in her city, and it puts Madison squarely in a killer's crosshairs. Her suspicions are given merit when Madison receives a letter threatening her and her loved ones, and the stakes only get higher when her sister, Chelsea, goes missing. Madison takes that for what it really means: the hit man who almost killed her months ago is back, and he's calling her out for one final showdown. Only one of them will survive. Power Struggle is an absolutely chilling mystery packed with heart-pounding suspense. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Angela Marsons, and Leslie Wolfe.

***Hélène Joy (Durham County, Murdoch Mysteries) to star as Detective Madison Knight in the series adaptation currently being developed by Muse Entertainment and Pop Fiction.*** She was tired of living a lie and wanted to know the truth about herself, about her past. But now she wished she'd never looked back… A high-profile double homicide immediately pits Detective Madison Knight against her sergeant. Both victims were found in the home of a prominent businessman. His wife is quickly identified as one of the deceased, but the man she was with is a John Doe. It has the makings of a scandal, but Madison's boss is determined that nothing gets out that will tarnish the family's reputation. Sergeant Winston doesn't even want her questioning the widower or his children. Winston's just concerned about protecting one of the largest financial contributors to the Stiles Police Department. Madison's not about to be swayed from finding the truth of what happened-even it means pushing against her superior's orders and risking suspension. After all, she's well aware that corruption exists within the Stiles PD, but she'd never suspected it might include her own sergeant-until now. As she continues the investigation, the man is identified and shocking family secrets come to light. Certainly, nothing was as it appeared, and it just may be that those who seem to have perfect lives are living the biggest lies of all. But if there's to be justice, Madison must push through all the obstacles hurled her way and never back down. Much easier said than done when her enemies will go to any measure to protect themselves and silence her.

She's dying, and she knows it. If only she can stay alive long enough to leave one last message. As the rain beats against the metal roof, she uses her blood-soaked fingertip to scrawl on the floorboards... The letters GB. Detective Madison Knight has been house hunting, but a call from her real estate agent has nothing to do with finding the perfect property. She's found a woman's body, stabbed multiple times. Madison arrives on scene and is presented with an unknown Jane Doe and two letters written in blood. There's no murder weapon, and it seems Doe was attacked somewhere else. As Madison works to find justice for the victim, Madison's own life is put at risk. What she comes to discover is some people will go to extreme lengths to protect their secrets-even as far as murder. But will learning that lesson come too late for her? What We Bury is a totally gripping, addictive and heart-pounding crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan, and Rachel Caine.

College student Courtney Middleton disappeared fifteen years ago. Everyone presumed she was dead… Detective Madison Knight shows up at the local train station in the aftermath of a fatal shooting, and finds two women killed on scene. One was expecting her first child. The other was a wife and mother of two children and has Madison seeing a ghost from her past. She's convinced the woman is her missing college friend, but why would she change her identity? And where has she been all this time? There's no lead on the gunman, but eyewitnesses tell of a mysterious young woman who may have triggered him. There's no sign of her either-or another man who is said to watch over her all the time. As the investigation continues, a drug-trafficking ring is exposed with connections to the Russian Mafia. The girl is one of their runners, and the man shadowing her is one of their handlers. When he's found murdered in his apartment, shot with bullets of the same caliber used in the train station shooting, Madison knows the Russians will retaliate. She also realizes the women weren't killed in some random incident. As Madison works to figure out that piece of the puzzle, she'll need to stay one step ahead of the mob to beat them to the elusive gunman and the girl. But when saving them puts her life and that of a loved one in danger, Madison finds out too late that the cost for justice comes at too high a price. An absolutely gripping and addictive crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan, and Rachel Caine.

Her eyes widen at her reflection in the steel blade as it comes closer, closer, closer… Detective Madison Knight thought a midnight drive through the countryside would help clear her mind, but she thought wrong. Her car runs out of gas, stranding her in the middle of nowhere in pitch darkness. When she gets out to stretch her legs, the beam of her phone's flashlight lands on a suitcase in the ditch. After she opens it, she's sorry she did. Tara Jackson was only twenty-one years old with her entire life ahead of her before she was stabbed to death and stuffed into a piece of luggage. Madison is determined to find her justice and soon uncovers that Tara was keeping secrets from those closest to her and suspects they may have gotten her killed. But while she's exploring that lead, the body of another young woman is found in a sports equipment bag. She looks just like Tara and is the same age, and Madison starts to wonder if the killer she's after has killed before. Desperate, she turns to cold cases and missing person reports to see if she can dig up anything to further the investigation. Madison finds eighteen-year-old Daphne Tucker, who was reported missing from the area three years ago. She's a doppelganger to the other victims. Is the reason Daphne hasn't been heard from because she's dead too? And has her killer returned, hungry for more blood? As Madison edges closer to the truth, someone is stalking her from the shadows, and she fears it just may be the twisted, demented killer she's hunting. But can Madison outsmart him or her before she becomes the next victim? This completely gripping bone-chilling crime thriller is perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, D.K. Hood, and Leslie Wolfe.

Moonlight dances across her bare skin, and a shooting star flies across the sky. And while the young woman's eyes are open and facing upward, they no longer see anything… Detective Madison Knight is about to get married when detectives from a neighboring city storm the wedding and arrest her fiancé, Troy Matthews. He's being charged for the murder of his childhood friend Dylan Graham, recently shot to death in his home. But the motive dates back to a fateful night from twenty-four years ago when seventeen-year-old Emily Kane was raped and strangled at a beach party. Police claim that Dylan had plans to expose Troy for the crime even though another friend was convicted for it and sent to prison for twenty-four years. With that friend recently released, Madison suspects that he may be framing Troy to take the fall, some sort of vengeance for not saving him from going to prison. But when he also turns up murdered, Troy again becomes the prime suspect. With evidence mounting against him, Madison is determined to prove her fiancé is innocent, but what troubles her the most is that all of Troy's friends from that time are being picked off one by one. That means Troy might be the killer's next target, but it's not just his life on the line when she discovers the twisted killer is stalking her. This addictive heart-pounding crime thriller is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan, and Leslie Wolfe.

The blade slices deeply into her neck, and arterial spray sweeps across her vision. She puts her hand over the wound, feeling the fight already leaving her. In a moment of surrender, she must believe something marvelous will come after she takes her last breath. Otherwise, she'll be left with nothing but the blackness that is edging in. After therapist Sidney Callahan is found dead in her home office, Detective Madison Knight drives out to her remote cabin. Also used as a spiritual retreat to explore past-life regression, the otherwise peaceful property stands out in stark contrast to the messy murder scene. With signs of a struggle but no forced entry, Madison must figure out who would want to harm this woman. Madison soon discovers that Sidney had planned to release a book featuring her patients' past lives, and she suspects one of them didn't want their secrets exposed. But as Madison and her partner, Terry Grant, dig deeper, they make the shocking discovery that the therapist had her own dark past. As they continue their investigation, Madison and Terry must navigate a web of lies and danger. But just as they are inching closer to the truth, someone tries to stop them with deadly force. Will they be able to bring justice to Sidney? Or will they become the next victims?