What can I say - having read all the series to date I must say I was a little
disappointed in this latest offering
Homicide Detective Amanda Steele and her partner Trent are called to
a site where the body of a 6yr old girl has been found murdered .
The case is reminiscent of one from 12 years ago when another 6yr old
little girl was murdered in a similar way .
Amanda is finding the case very difficult , her emotions are all over the place .
When another young girl goes missing from her own bed the chase to find the killer
becomes almost overwhelming .
I found Amanda's decision making and attitude to not just the victim's relatives and
witnesses but also her colleagues unbelievable at times - how can someone supposedly
one of the best in the business be allowed to act in this way - dictating to all around
Her relationship with Trent has raised the green eyed monster in both of them at times ,
affecting their working relationship - where is this going ?
I think the most disturbing and unbelievable scenes, even for a fiction book , was that once
the murderer had been apprehended in the act of trying to kill his latest victim
(by Amanda herself , who he also tried to kill - nearly succeeding) he was not
interviewed and charged immediately . What police department would wait for the
Detective ( Amanda) to recover in hospital for a few days and then take the lead in his
interrogation , despite also being a victim of his actions herself - where were his lawyers
in all this ??
I hope that this is just a blip in what has been to date an enjoyable series .
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

I am always so excited to see new books from Carolyn Arnold, and Three Girls Gone is another great addition to the Detective Amanda Steele series. I have read all the books in this series, and it's like visiting old friends. This new story is a page-turner from start to finish.

The haunting opening scene of a ballerina lying still on the carousel sets a chilling tone in addition to the suspense and raw emotion. Detective Amanda Steele is a strong protagonist who navigates the web of grief, suspicion, and danger as she investigates the tragic murder of Hailey Tanner. The author has a special talent for crafting complex characters, and the relationship dynamics between Amanda, Trent, her colleagues, and the victims' families are portrayed with an authentic touch that resonates deeply. I continue to adore Zoe! She's growing up before our eyes, and I hope to see more and more of her in upcoming books.

As Amanda delves deeper into the investigation, the threats against her and the sense of urgency escalate. The suspense builds, and just when I thought I had it figured out, the author drops unexpected twists that had my head spinning.

Three Girls Gone is a skillfully crafted, addictive thriller that blends suspense and emotion with pulse-pounding suspense and urgency. I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for Amanda Steele and this series!

I would highly recommend this book, this series, and this author. The author's books are always a great read, filled with tension, suspense, great police procedurals, and amazing characters.

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Absolutely LOVE this series.

Even though this is a sad story and may be hard for some to read I think Carolyn Arnold wrote another masterpiece.

The suspense will keep you up all night until you turn the last page.

Can’t wait to see what’s next.

Hailey Tanner disappears after her dance class. Her body is found in a park dressed in a pink tutu, taken from her bedroom.
The detectives, Amanda and Trent are reminded of another 'star' who was murdered twelve years ago.

This is another gripping read from Carolyn Arnold, the 14th in the series.
I love a strong female lead in a crime novel, and Amanda definitely is that. Strong and determined.
I inhaled this book in two sittings - after all, you have to sleep sometime!
Tense and emotional, the book will draw the reader in from page 1.

The girl in the ballerina dress lies still on the carousel with her face toward the blue sky. In her tutu and slippers, she’s ready for her next performance. But as the morning sun shines down upon her, she no longer feels its warmth on her cheeks. Her bright light is gone forever! Fantastic book and series! Wow! This was definitely a chilling nail biting thriller! It had chilling suspense, gruesome murders, mystery, intriguing, action, kidnapping, serial killers and some jaw dropping twists! The storyline was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book and series! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This book, written by a favorite author. Is mysterious and reflective. What happened? Who did it a? How could this happen? Amanda is back. This is a page turner. This is a cannot put down, until the last page is turned, mystery novel. The realistic characters make the story come alive. True crime? No. A whodunit….thanks Netgalley