Death by coyote?

An accidental death like the one in Nose Hill Park is always tragic, but what can a homicide detective be expected to do about it?

Detective Margie “Parks Pat” Patenaude is called to the gruesome scene, and despite what she can see with her own eyes, does not believe that this is an open-and-shut case of the victim being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The more questions Margie asks, the stranger the case seems. What started off as a tragic accident turns out to be something much more.

Sometimes, a cop just has to follow her instinct.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ There are vivid and scenic descriptions of the park where the crime has taken place along with a lot of nature, whether animals or plants. There are clues galore, some of which are unexpected due to the nature of the crime, and each is important

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another amazing book that you don’t want to miss.

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.

Venture into this new mystery today!

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

Author Notes may contain spoilers!

Nose Hill Park was created in 1980, shortly after I moved to Calgary, and was within walking distance of my home and school. It apparently looks like a nose from some perspectives (though I have never seen the resemblance…)

It covers 2,784 acres, slightly smaller than Fish Creek Provincial Park (the setting for Out with the Sunset) and Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park (the location for Long Climb to the Top) and is one of the top ten largest municipal parks in Canada. From most viewlines in the city, it appears to be almost entirely grassland, but there are a lot of treed areas as well, especially in the lower-lying areas between the hills (coulees).

Nose Hill Park is home to many plant and animal species, both predators (coyotes and hawks) and prey (such as Richardson ground squirrels, mice, voles, and porcupines).

The City of Calgary website for Nose Hill Park includes this note: “Coyotes are generally not a threat to people but should be treated with respect. Never approach or feed a coyote.” While there are occasional coyote attacks in Calgary, there have been no human fatalities.

• Questions and answers about the series
• Nose Hill Park
• Coyote Conflict Response Guide
• ‘We’re seeing them all day every day’: Northwest Calgary residents worried about coyotes
• Problem Tuscany coyote killed but safety concerns remain

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