Series: Parks Pat Mysteries #18
Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Police Procedural, Suspense
eBook Price: $ 3.99 USD
Paperback Price: $ 10.95 USD
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Coming Soon
Bones of the Elbow
The river gave up the bones. The rest of the truth stayed buried.
When skeletal remains are uncovered in Griffith Woods, Detective Margie Patenaude is called to a scene already tangled in jurisdiction, history, and public attention.
As Margie and her team chase leads through park staff, permit holders, activists, and development pressure, the case grows more complicated by the hour. Evidence is fragile. Witnesses are defensive. And every new detail seems to point in a different direction.
With scrutiny mounting from media and officials, Margie must hold the line between careful process and urgent action.
For readers who love:
- Procedural tension and psychological nuance
- Nature-set crime fiction with investigative detail
- Character-driven Canadian mysteries with strong place and stakes
If you want a fast, high-stakes procedural with real-world texture and a compelling lead detective, preorder Bones of the Elbow now.
The Elbow River Doesn’t Keep Everything Hidden
– Griffith Woods is beautiful, fragile, and tightly controlled.
– One discovery shifts the park from sanctuary to crime scene.
– The setting adds pressure to every investigative decision.
“When the mud gave way near the riverbank, bone surfaced where no one expected it.”
Why You’ll Love It
– Immediate hook and strong opening momentum
– Investigative depth without overexplaining
– A fresh setting that keeps the tension tactile and urgent
Lean Suspense With Real Investigative Texture
– Tone: focused, suspenseful, and socially aware.
– Pacing: quick beats with escalating tension.
– Ideal for readers who like modern procedurals with strong atmosphere.
Why You’ll Love It
– Immediate hook and strong opening momentum
– Investigative depth without overexplaining
– A fresh setting that keeps the tension tactile and urgent
Praise for the Series
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
Praise for P.D. Workman
“Every single one of [P.D. Workman’s] books has spoken to me … And I have found strength in the books I’ve read.”
“This is one author I certainly will be looking out for, I can’t recommend her enough.”
“I’ll read anything by P. D. Workman that I can get my hands on.”
“Every book by PD Workman that I’ve read has been a gripping one, however different the genres are, going from lighter mysteries to really dark ones… this is one of my favourite, most dependable authors.”
“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!”
“[P.D. Workman’s] stories are so believable and you can’t help but feel like you know these people. You find yourself crying, laughing and feeling the characters emotions. Now if an author can make you cry and feel every emotion in a story, she is one hell of an author.”
“P. D. Workman, does not shy from probing the deep psychological scars of childhood trauma, mental illness, and addiction. Also characteristic of this author, these extremely sensitive issues are explored with extensive empathy, described with incredible clarity, and portrayed with profound insight.”
“Once again P.D.Workman has created an intense psychological mystery that impacts a wallop of thought induction. The writing is so well developed and draws you into the characters story.”
