Save Her Life is a decent thriller, although the plot is fairly linear and there's little that couldn't be predicted. FBI agent Sandra Vos, a hostage negotiator, becomes the target when her daughter is taken. The kidnapper soon makes contact anf=d the reasons behind the crime are revealed. Sandra has to race against time to save Olivia.

The pace is fast and the process feels believable, although the latitude given to Sandra to run a case so close to home feels a little unrealistic. But suspending disbelief and enjoying the chase makes this a worthwhile read.

A great character getting her own series, after being a bit player in some of the author's other books. We find out that Sandra's twin brother was killed in a hostage situation and the impact that has had on her life and choice of career. She is now a negotiator for the FBI and the book begins with her dealing with a hostage situation and we find out how she deals with that. Then she finds out her own daughter has gone missing and has to use all of her skills and experience to piece together what has happened and who has taken her. We discover more about her personal and work relationships, setting her up as an interesting character and I look forward to future books.

What an amazing book. It’s filled with action, suspense and lot’s and lot’s of angst. The writing was incredible. You could feel Sandra’s fear for her daughter come off the pages. It’s a tightly told tale that leaves you holding your breath and frantically turning the pages. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Yay! A new FBI mystery thriller from Carolyn Arnold. Save Her Life is the first book in the Sandra Vos Book 1 series.
I am super excited to read more. The book held my interest from page one to the exciting end. The story is about personal tragedy in the high-stakes world of hostage negotiation. The novel introduces us to Special Agent Sandra Vos, a character defined by her skills as one of the FBI's top negotiators and also by the haunting loss of her twin brother decades ago.

The story starts with a tense hostage situation at a local grocery store, where Sandra's determination and expertise are put to the test. The narrative captures the frantic energy of the scene, and the author's skillful writing immerses the reader in the moment's urgency. It was engrossing to read about how hostage negotiations are handled. The pacing is persistent, with twists and turns that kept me reading well into the night, questioning what Sandra would do next.

The book delivers suspense and an emotional punch that lingers long after the final page. It's a thought-provoking read, and I recommend this book and author to anyone looking for a story that blends heart-stopping action with emotional depth.

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As a big Carolyn Arnold fan, I was quite thrilled to start this new series with Sandra Vos FBI negotiator. Let me tell you it didn't disappoint! I had a hard time putting this one down. A thrill ride and tension riser from the start.

FBI Special Agent Sandra Vos is a seasoned negotiator. After testifying at a parole hearking to keep her brother's killer behind bars, she's called to a hostage situation at a local grocery store. After the situation is resolved, Sandra receives a call notifying her that someone has abducted her daughter. Workly closely with her supervisor and FBI crew, Sandra works tirelessly to determine who would want to abduct her daughter - and more importantly, what do they want. Carolyn Arnold is one of the absolute best! Her Amanda Steele books are fantastic - and it would be interesting to see Amanda and Sandra work together as both are so focused and committed to their jobs. A great first book of what I hope will become a new series for Ms. Arnold. Thank you to Bookouture for an advanced reader of this book - the opinions expressed are my own.

It’s been more than thirty years since Special Agent Sandra Vos’s twin brother was shot dead, an innocent victim caught in a kidnap gone wrong. It devastated Sandra’s family, but it made her who she is today, one of the FBI’s most successful negotiators.
After dropping her teenage daughter, Olivia, at school, Sandra is alerted to a potential hostage situation at her local grocery store and races to the scene. A man has pulled out a gun and is refusing to talk or let anyone out of the building until his demands are met. The fate of dozens of lives rests in Sandra’s hands.
This has an interesting cast of characters that carry the story along a nice pace and create depth to the story. Great plot and I found myself filling an afternoon reading this in one sitting as I found it so enjoyable. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest , unbiased review. 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Special Agent Sandra Vos is a long-tenured, well-composed negotiator. On her way home from testifying at a parole hearing to keep her brother's killer behind bars, she's asked to relive the current negotiator in a tense hostage situation at a local grocery store. As Sandra works to deescalate the situation there, she receives a call that immediately steals all of her attention..... someone has abducted her daughter.

I am a huge Carolyn Arnold fan. Her Amanda Steele novels are all five stars for me, I can't get enough of them.... but this first installment of the Sandra Vos books might just be my favorite Carolyn Arnold yet. 10/10, a million stars. I absolutely could not put this book down. I was disappointed that I had to work this week and couldn't just sit and crush the whole book at once. Sandra is an interesting character, completely different from Amanda Steele but as dynamic and likeable. The secondary characters are well built and realistic and all of the tangential characters were interesting and fit well. The pacing was also INSANE in this book. In contrast to the slower burn of the Amanda Steele series, this book was fully action packed from cover to cover. Every time you thought you'd get a breather, something else comes at you. Just absolutely unputdownable!

Sandra Vos testifies at the parole hearing of the man who shot her brother, and her testimony has disastrous consequences.

A gripping and heartrending story. I really like Sandra, she is an FBI negotiator who has trained to stay calm in stressful situations. But when the situation is personal - it is more difficult to remain calm.
Her family means everything to her, and she will do anything to keep them safe.
Her ex-husband, Nolan is a hot head. I wasn't impressed with him at all, and can see why their marriage did not last!
I love the team work in this book, the team really pulls together to help Sandra in her hours of need.
The close shave Sandra had at the end was heart pounding to say the least!!
A book well worth reading, Carolyn Arnold does not disappoint her readers.
I recommend!

Save Her Life introduces us to Sandra Vos a police negotiator. Sandra's twin brother was murdered when they were teenagers during a hostage situation. Now someone has taken her teenage daughter Olivia and the stakes are higher than ever. I literally couldn't tear my mind away from this book when I wasn't reading I was thinking about it and feeling jittery I just wanted to keep reading! I love the storyline and the characters. It is compelling and intense. I am so excited anticipating more Sandra Vos books!

Loved this new book by Carolyn Arnold.

A mother’s worst nightmare has happened and Sandra Vos will stop at nothing to get her daughter back safe and sound.

Sandra is an FBI negotiator and has been with the bureau for about 15 years. She has done her fair share of tracking down the bad guys but now her case has hit too close to home. She will do everything in her power to stay on the case and bring her daughter home safe.

Really enjoyed this story and can’t wait for more from Sandra Vos.

Have. Been a fan of Carolyn Arnold for many years and have to say she has another winner in this series
The character of Sandra Vos is an interesting one. Loved her ;back story, and the storyline kept me up way too late.. All the characters leave you wanting to know more. Interesting to see things from an FB I negotiators standpoint
Looking forward to more of this series

I am a huge fan of another series written by this author, namely the one starring detective Amanda Steele. This time, the writer decided to take a different approach and created a new series starring a lady, Sandra, who is a negotiator at the FBI.

 These negotiations must of course be treated with the utmost caution because 1 wrong word can destroy everything connection you built up so carefully.with the hostage taker.

When someone decides to raise the bet and make it very personal, Sandra has to pull out all the stops to bring the matter to a successful conclusion. Above all, she should not lose sight of that ticking clock.

This sets the pace high and it is great to see how the whole team sympathizes and cooperates with her.

Not only is there a lot of tension in the story, but personal matters also cause a lot of emotions and you can feel them clearly.

After each chapter you feel like reading the next one immediately and before you know it you have read finished the book.

This book is an excellent start to a new series. 5 stars.

Thank you

Great author! Awesome story about a woman who will go to the ends of the earth to protect the person she loves most!

Most mysteries are usually written from a detective or police officer's point of view but this is the first time I've read a book about a negotiator!! Won't be the last!

Excited for what's to come!

A favorite author…realistic characters…red herrings and secrets…mysterious and suspenseful…this is a cannot out down novel about a sister who loved her brother so much… I really like this author. I liked this book. Curl up in a comfy chair. Grab a cup of steaming herbal tea. Become lost in this story. Thanks Netfalley