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A dam violent scene

Detective “Parks Pat” Patenaude is called to an idyllic scene in the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. The scene is marred only by the body of a man who apparently got in the way of beaver construction.

Nature can be cruel and beavers have been known to attack. This national symbol can be rabid and vicious.

Yet that does not appear to be the case this time, and Parks Pat is on the case, hoping to uncover the truth in this unexpected death.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I was thoroughly invested in this well-written police procedural involving relatable and believable characters, some of which seem like old friends at this point. 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ There are many clues to sift through in the park and out of it and of course procedures to follow. There is closure with the solving of whodunnit once again as I was fully immersed in the story and tried to anticipate what would happen next. 

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.

Explore 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

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

Author Notes may contain spoilers!

The home of a wide variety of birdlife and other wildlife, the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary was created in 1929. More than 270 species of birds have been recorded here, as well as 21 species of mammals (including beavers), two amphibians, two reptiles, seven species of fish, and 27 species of butterflies. It is home to a long beaver dam maintained by industrious (and non-confrontational) beavers.

It is a great little place for homeschoolers, Scouts, school classes, and other small gatherings looking for a setting that is easily accessed and not too demanding. No dogs or bikes are allowed.

During the floods of 2013, many of the trails and bridges within the sanctuary were damaged, including riverside trails that eroded and fell into the river. Extensive remediation was required but is now complete.

The bird sanctuary is part of a project the City of Calgary is currently working on to create “Bend in the Bow,” a regional park that will incorporate Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, the Inglewood Wildlands, Pearce Estate Park, River Passage Park (including Harvie Passage) and the open spaces between these areas.

• Questions and answers about the series
• Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre
• Beaver attack – Wikipedia
• Lucky to be alive: 73-year-old Greenfield man mauled by beaver
• How Dangerous Is the Beaver?
• Digitalis Intoxication Induced by an Acute Accidental Poisoning by Lily of the Valley

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