A stone’s throw from Calgary’s bustling airport lies Prairie Winds Park—a mecca for family fun and the center of a deadly conspiracy.

Perilous Heights, Hidden Depths

When an illegal drone launch causes chaos in Calgary’s airspace, Detective Margie “Parks Pat” Patenaude discovers more than aviation threats. Following the drone’s trail leads her to a chilling discovery—a corpse awaits her in the park’s tranquil scenery.

Digging deeper into this perplexing case, Margie encounters a tangled web of criminal intrigue that challenges her skills and endangers the city she has grown to love.

With tension and suspicion growing within the homicide team, Margie races to unravel the truth before the cartel can launch a devastating attack that could cripple Calgary’s infrastructure.

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.

Looking for a police procedural set in picturesque Canada? Let Award-winning and Bestselling Author P.D. Workman take you to her favourite Calgary parks, as Métis detective Margie Patenaude investigates a murder in this fast-paced new series. 

These short mysteries are just right for those days when you could use a break from your busy life.

Take a walk in a Calgary park with Parks Pat.

Soar into this gripping new installment today and join Detective Pat on a heart-pounding investigation.

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 Notes may contain spoilers!

Q: This book dives deep into drones, cybercrime, and national security. How did you prepare for that?
A: I did a lot of research for Grounded in the Wind. I had to learn about drones, cybercrime, airports, and the different law enforcement and investigative bodies in Canada. I even consulted with some of these organizations to make sure I portrayed the drone incident realistically and that I got the technical aspects—like hacking—right.

Q: What made Prairie Winds Park the right setting?
A: Prairie Winds Park is unique because it’s a popular planespotting location and also protected airspace—you can’t even fly a kite there. That detail added authenticity and tension to the story.

Q: Some readers had strong reactions to your choice of antagonists. Can you talk about that?
A: One early reader was uncomfortable with the use of Ukrainians as part of the plot. Alberta has a very rich history with Ukrainian immigrants, both in the distant past and with recent arrivals after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Including that cultural backdrop added realism, but I know it can also be sensitive.

• Questions and answers about the series

“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.”a

“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.”