PANS Medical Kidnap Files by P.D. Workman, a young adult novel

PANS, Medical Kidnap Files

PANS is a story about the failures of our brains, bodies, families, and trusted systems—and those who relentlessly fight for justice ...
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Scars Written on the Skin: Zachary Goldman’s Trauma-Informed Private Investigator Journey

Explore Zachary Goldman’s trauma-informed private investigator mysteries, where survival, found family, and emotional resilience shape every case he solves ...
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A Murder, a Silent Child, and a Private Investigator Who Understands Trauma

A brutal homicide. A child witness who cannot speak. Private investigator Zachary Goldman must solve the case in this trauma-informed psychological mystery ...
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The Author’s Workshop: Best Obsidian Workspace Settings for Writers

Build an Obsidian writing workspace that supports drafting flow. Get practical tips for sidebars, split panes, CSS snippets, and mobile profiles ...
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Bones of the Elbow

Bones surface in Griffith Woods, and jurisdiction collides with public pressure. Detective Margie Patenaude hunts the truth before it disappears ...
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Ghosts in the Ground

A body in a Beaver Dam Flats pump house exposes buried history. Detective Margie Patenaude investigates a murder rooted in Calgary’s past ...
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Silence on the Turf

At Shouldice Park, a game-night death ignites rumor and pressure. Detective Margie Patenaude must cut through the noise to find the truth ...
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If You Love PI Mysteries, He Broke the Silence Is for You

When a home invasion leaves a family shattered, PI Zachary Goldman is pulled into a case full of buried secrets, pressure, and dangerous stakes. ...
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Neurodivergent Detective Fiction: Beyond the Broken Detective Trope

Discover how the Zachary Goldman mysteries reframe the “broken detective” trope with nuanced, spoiler-safe portrayals of ADHD, PTSD, and neurodiversity ...
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5 Surprising Reasons to Write Novels in Plain Text

I’ve published 130+ books, and I write them in Obsidian using plain text. Here are 5 practical reasons this workflow beats bulky word processors ...
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Breaking Stereotypes: A Private Investigator Who Champions the Forgotten

Meet Zachary Goldman, a private investigator who fights for invisible victims in a trauma-informed, socially conscious crime fiction world ...
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Private Investigator Mysteries

Welcome to the Private Investigator cornerstone — your go-to collection of in-depth blog posts, case files, and research on the craft of investigation and the world of Zachary Goldman.  ...
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Welcome to P.D. Workman’s Obsidian Hub

Using Obsidian as a writing studio: in-depth guides, experiments, and bite-sized tips. ...
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Childhood Institutionalization: The Invisible Scars in Adulthood

How childhood institutional care can leave lasting, invisible scars on adult identity, relationships, and trust — five truths revealed through Zachary Goldman’s story ...
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Three Steps and a Pivot — The Making of a Detective

How a small survival ritual turned into a detective’s edge. Read Zachary Goldman’s origin story — pacing, observation, and the quiet choices that shape a life of investigation ...
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Zachary Goldman Private Investigator Cases 17-19

Looking for a gritty PI series without foul language and gore? Award-winning and USA Today Bestselling Author P.D. Workman brings you stories that delve into some of the darkest parts of society but leave you feeling good in the end ...
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Chickpeas, Cookies, and Conspiracy — Quiche Me Goodbye Is Live

Chickpeas, Cookies, and Conspiracy — Quiche Me Goodbye Is Live ...
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The Transformation of Bald Eagle Falls

For months, Bald Eagle Falls was a somber destination —a "tragedy pilgrimage site" for influencers seeking a selfie with a "death muffin" in the wake of critic Gerald Montgomery’s passing. But the town is ready for a rebrand. Enter "The World’s Largest Festival Celebrating the Humble Chickpea." ...
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