Reviewed by Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading on
Each time I pick up a Carolyn Arnold book, I expect a story full of twists and turns and a mystery which will keep me guessing to the end. Her Frozen Cry delivered on all counts.
This time around Amanda and Trent caught a case, which at first glance appears to be suicide. However, as the pair dug deeper, they discover there was more to the case than they initially thought. But who would want to kill the beautiful and wealthy owner of New Belle cosmetics? The investigation came with several complexities, the biggest being Amanda’s friendship with the victim’s husband. Now the husband is always the first suspect, a fact which will test Amanda’s ability to remain impartial.
The investigation led to several suspects. I thought I had my finger on the suspect, but Arnold introduced another victim. The introduction of the new victim threw me a curveball. The perpetrator’s identity shocked me, but the biggest shocker was the motive. Definitely never saw it coming.
Not only does the reader get a ring-side seat to the investigation, they also have a bird's-eye view into Amanda’s personal life. She has come a long way from the woman who attempted to drown her grief in one-night stands, pill popping and drinking. The life-changing decision she made two installments back, also helped in her becoming a better version of herself. The story showcased her attempts to maintain a healthy balance between her professional and personal life.
Overall, Her Frozen Cry delivered an amazing story, which had me hooked from start to finish, Fast-paced, thrilling and worth every minute spent reading. . As always, I look forward to reading more from the author. Book 6 can’t come soon enough. Fans of police procedurals, murder mysteries will enjoy the Detective Amanda Steele series. This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
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- 7 June, 2022: Reviewed