Looking for a gripping police procedural series set in the stunning parks of Calgary?

Sitting on a Deadly Secret

Dive into the brilliant mind of Detective Margie “Parks Pat” Patenaude as she unravels a murder mystery with a chilling twist.

When a lifeless body is discovered on a park bench, Detective Margie “Parks Pat” Patenaude is thrust into a perplexing case that will test her investigative skills.

The victim, a woman who clearly didn’t die at the scene, is posed as if she was simply resting, leaving Margie to question the motive behind this macabre display. As she delves deeper into the investigation, Margie uncovers a connection that hits closer to home than she ever imagined.

Sit back and enjoy this mystery with Detective Parks Pat.

Praise for the series:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The writing is excellent, the plot is nice and twisty and the the characters and situations are believable. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to seeing where she takes these new characters.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is another well-written, briskly-paced mystery featuring great characters, lots of interesting glimpses into Canada’s Indigenous culture, and a satisfying resolution all wrapped up in delightful quick-read police procedural by an author who could make a description of drying paint sound fascinating.

Readers will be captivated by the intricate plot twists and psychological suspense in Bench with a View. This gripping crime thriller combines meticulous detective work with atmospheric storytelling.

Join Detective Margie “Parks Pat” Patenaude on a thrilling journey through the dark underbelly of crime. Bench with a View will keep you guessing until the final page. Get your copy now and prepare to be hooked!

Hold onto your seat for this suspenseful story!

Carburn Park

This promises to be a wonderful series with fantastic characters, interesting locations, and fascinating glimpses into different cultures. The story is of novella length and can easily be read in one sitting if so desired, there is no offensive language, no sex, no graphic violence – just a whopping good story everyone can enjoy.
—Kim, Goodreads

The writing is excellent, the plot is nice and twisty and the the characters and situations are believable. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to seeing where she takes these new characters.
—Sandy, Goodreads

I am enjoying this new series. The first book was good and this one was even better. Love the characters and the storyline. Can’t wait to read book number three in this series.
—Kandy, Goodreads

I feel like I’m visiting Calgary, Canada and the parks where the murders are taking place in all three books so far. There are vivid descriptions of the park and the wetlands. Margie and her family are woven throughout along with their ancestry which adds a nice touch.
—Joanne, Goodreads

I love these stories. Short, exciting and not really predictable, as many short stories are. Plots are well-developed, characters are interesting, and there’s plenty of local lore and history. 
—Alice Hazelbaker, Goodreads

I never thought I would like a police procedural but I do.
—Andrea Wojcik

Author’s Notes may contain spoilers

I have run through Carburn Park several times and we sometimes went there to Canoe with Cub Scouts. It is a quiet park that not a lot of people know about.

When preparing to write this book, the yellow caution tape covering one of the benches provided the inspiration for the crime scene.

I wanted to bring back Lewis from Echoes of the Engine, which meant that the victim’s death had something to do with drugs, but I needed to fill in the rest of the story to figure out how and why!

• Questions and answers about the series
• Indigenous-based organized crime – Wikipedia
• Court outcomes in homicides of Indigenous women and girls, 2009 to 2021
• Manitoba Warriors – Wikipedia
• Alberta Warriors: Prison Gang Profile
• Carburn Park
• A delightful day in Carburn park – Kerby News Featured

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