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Everyone Has a Theory: Rumour and Evidence in Police Procedurals

Everyone Has a Theory: Rumour and Evidence in Police Procedurals

Why do police procedural mysteries with twists work so well? Detective Margie Patenaude must sort rumour, loyalty, and confident theories from evidence ...
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Why Calgary Parks Make Such Good Police Procedural Settings

Why Calgary Parks Make Such Good Police Procedural Settings

Why do Calgary parks work so well in police procedural mysteries? Follow Detective Margie Patenaude from busy fields to river flats and quiet woods ...
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Evidence, People, and the Questions That Matter in Police Procedurals

What makes evidence satisfying in a police procedural mystery? See how Detective Margie Patenaude follows facts while never losing sight of the people affected ...
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Three Calgary Parks, Three Very Different Police Procedural Mysteries

Explore three Calgary park mysteries with Detective Margie Patenaude: a busy sports field, river flats with a past, and quiet woods by the Elbow ...
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Police Procedural Mysteries: Follow the Evidence with Parks Pat

Explore Canadian police procedural mysteries set in Calgary, where Detective Margie Patenaude follows the evidence through the Parks Pat Mysteries ...
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Smashed Avocado Secret

Smashed Avocado Secret is a culinary cozy mystery where a gluten-free baker investigates a deadly reunion to clear her foster brother ...
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Police Procedural Novellas: A Complete Case for a Short Reading Break

Looking for a quick mystery read? Parks Pat police procedural novellas offer complete Calgary cases, a recurring detective, and a strong sense of place ...
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What Is a Police Procedural? The Pleasure of Following the Evidence

Follow the evidence with Detective Margie Patenaude in Calgary-set police procedural mysteries where the people and places around a case matter ...
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Canadian Police Procedurals: Discover Calgary Beyond the Postcard

Discover Canadian police procedural mysteries set in Calgary, where river valleys, parks, neighbourhood history, and community life shape every case ...
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Strike Bag: A New Bleeding Hearts Valley Thriller

A bag of guns. A stranger’s photograph. Meet Graham Hall in Strike Bag, P.D. Workman’s new Bleeding Hearts Valley crime thriller. Explore the book ...
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Why Junk Removal Makes the Perfect Job for an Amateur Sleuth

Discover why junk removal makes a compelling amateur-sleuth profession—and how Graham Hall uncovers hidden clues in Bleeding Hearts Valley ...
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P.D. Workman is a USA Today Bestselling author and multi-award winner, renowned for her prolific output of over 100 published works that span various genres. With a knack for crafting page-turners, Workman captivates readers with everything from cozy mysteries like the Auntie Clem's Bakery series to gripping young adult and suspense novels. Her stories resonate deeply as she masterfully weaves sensitive themes—such as childhood trauma, mental illness, and addiction—into compelling narratives that evoke a powerful emotional response. Readers are drawn to her unique voice and empathetic portrayal of complex issues. With each new release, fans eagerly anticipate another thrilling blend of thought-provoking storytelling and relatable characters that define P.D. Workman’s brand as an author of unforgettable page-turners—gripping tales that leave a lasting impact long after the last page is turned.
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