Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Police Procedural, Suspense
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Parks Pat Mysteries 13-15
Another very interesting read with Parks Pat. I love the characters and the descriptions of the settings in the parks. The storyline keeps you reading until the very end. Love this series.
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.
Detective “Parks” Pat — Margie Patenaude — is a new Calgary homicide detective. Being Métis and a single mom, she has a few things on her plate. Working on a spate of murders in Calgary and area parks earns Margie her nickname.
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
13 Grounded in the Wind
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.
14 Reservoir of Secrets
It was supposed to be a day of family bonding, filled with laughter, shared stories, and a pleasant picnic in the park. Instead, it had spiraled into chaos—a missing kayaker followed by a chilling revelation. It’s up to Margie to unravel the truth, but she soon discovers that everyone has something to hide. This was no random act; someone had carefully planned this sinister turn of events.
15 Peril in the Blooms
A vibrant garden. A shocking murder. The city is abuzz with excitement over the grand reopening of its newly renovated botanical gardens. When a botanist is gunned down at the grand opening of a new botanical garden, Margie must dig deep to unearth a killer.
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Praise for Parks Pat
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
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.”
FAQs
What books are included in Parks Pat Mysteries: Cases 13–15?
This collection includes Grounded in the Wind, Reservoir of Secrets, and Peril in the Blooms.
Who is Detective Margie “Parks Pat” Patenaude?
Margie Patenaude is a Métis Calgary homicide detective and single mother whose cases often lead her into the city’s parks and green spaces.
What kind of mysteries are the Parks Pat books?
They are fast-paced police-procedural mysteries set in Calgary, with homicide investigations, local settings, and a continuing detective at their centre.
Do I need to read the earlier Parks Pat Mysteries first?
No. Each case offers a complete mystery, so new readers can begin with this collection.
Where are these mysteries set?
The stories take place in Calgary, Alberta, with parks, waterways, gardens, and other local settings playing an important part in the investigations.
