Margie Patenaude is new in town, and her first day on the job is anything but ordinary. On her daughter’s first day of school, Margie is called to a murder scene in one of Calgary’s picturesque parks. It’s a brutal crime in a beautiful setting—and the killer is still on the loose.
As the newest member of the Calgary police force, Margie knows she has something to prove. If she wants her colleagues to believe she’s not just a “diversity hire,” she’ll need to track down the killer and bring justice to a shaken community—all while helping her daughter adjust to life in a new city.
A Gritty, Fast-Paced Canadian Mystery
• Police procedural meets armchair travel—explore Calgary’s stunning parks
• A Métis female detective and single mom you’ll root for
• Perfect for fans of Louise Penny, Ann Cleeves, or Giles Blunt
• Quick, binge-worthy mysteries ideal for busy readers
Reader Praise for P.D. Workman:
“P.D. Workman is an incredibly versatile writer. No matter which of her books I read I am drawn into a great story and honestly, I don’t think I’ve followed another author that could go from cozy mystery to YA to a PI series dealing with mental health issues. Really enjoy her books!”
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Award-winning Canadian author P.D. Workman has written over a hundred addictive page-turners featuring diverse and divergent sleuths, high-stakes investigations, and stories that linger long after the last page. Her books dive deep into characters’ minds while exploring timely social issues through fast-paced, emotionally charged plots. Readers praise her work for its powerful emotional truth combined with unputdownable suspense.
Shunning sleep, when Workman is not writing, formatting, or marketing, she’s probably running, reading, or spending time with her family.
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