A peaceful family reunion picnic turns into a deadly mystery at Calgary’s Glenmore Reservoir.

Deadly Currents

Dive into a world of family secrets, hidden resentments, and a deadly cocktail. Detective Margie Patenaude is back, and this time, she’s navigating treacherous waters where nothing is as it seems.

It was supposed to be a day of family bonding, filled with laughter, shared stories, and 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.

As Margie gets closer to the truth, she risks exposing not only the killer but also the dark secrets that the family has tried desperately to keep hidden. Can she find the killer before they strike again?

Reservoir of Secrets is a gripping mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of twisty thrillers, complex characters, and suspenseful investigations.

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.

Join Detective Parks Pat as she wades through the clues in this gripping mystery—order your copy 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

I never thought I would like a police procedural but I do.
—Andrea Wojcik

Author Notes may contain spoilers!

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“[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.”

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“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.”