Reservoir of Secrets: A quick-read police procedural set in picturesque Canada
A Family Picnic. A Dark Secret. A Deadly Game.

What should have been a peaceful family picnic at Calgary's Glenmore Reservoir spirals into chaos when a kayaker goes missing—and the day ends in murder.

Detective Margie "Parks Pat" Patenaude dives into the case, only to find herself wading through treacherous waters of family resentments, hidden agendas, and carefully guarded lies. This wasn't a tragic accident. Someone planned every chilling detail.

As Margie untangles the knot of deceit, she discovers that everyone has something to hide. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more she risks exposing not only the killer but the family's darkest secrets. Can she reveal the truth before the murderer strikes again?

Tropes you'll love:

  • Family secrets
  • Murder at a gathering
  • Twisty investigation
  • Strong female detective
  • Picturesque but deadly setting


Praise for the Series

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The writing is excellent, the plot is nice and twisty, and the characters and situations are believable. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to seeing where she takes these new characters."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "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 a delightful quick-read police procedural."

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 murder in this fast-paced new series.

These short mysteries are just right for those days when you need a quick escape. Take a walk in a Calgary park with Parks Pat.

Wade into this gripping mystery today!
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Reservoir of Secrets: A quick-read police procedural set in picturesque Canada
A Family Picnic. A Dark Secret. A Deadly Game.

What should have been a peaceful family picnic at Calgary's Glenmore Reservoir spirals into chaos when a kayaker goes missing—and the day ends in murder.

Detective Margie "Parks Pat" Patenaude dives into the case, only to find herself wading through treacherous waters of family resentments, hidden agendas, and carefully guarded lies. This wasn't a tragic accident. Someone planned every chilling detail.

As Margie untangles the knot of deceit, she discovers that everyone has something to hide. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more she risks exposing not only the killer but the family's darkest secrets. Can she reveal the truth before the murderer strikes again?

Tropes you'll love:

  • Family secrets
  • Murder at a gathering
  • Twisty investigation
  • Strong female detective
  • Picturesque but deadly setting


Praise for the Series

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The writing is excellent, the plot is nice and twisty, and the characters and situations are believable. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to seeing where she takes these new characters."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "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 a delightful quick-read police procedural."

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 murder in this fast-paced new series.

These short mysteries are just right for those days when you need a quick escape. Take a walk in a Calgary park with Parks Pat.

Wade into this gripping mystery today!
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Reservoir of Secrets: A quick-read police procedural set in picturesque Canada

Reservoir of Secrets: A quick-read police procedural set in picturesque Canada

by P. D. Workman
Reservoir of Secrets: A quick-read police procedural set in picturesque Canada

Reservoir of Secrets: A quick-read police procedural set in picturesque Canada

by P. D. Workman

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Overview

A Family Picnic. A Dark Secret. A Deadly Game.

What should have been a peaceful family picnic at Calgary's Glenmore Reservoir spirals into chaos when a kayaker goes missing—and the day ends in murder.

Detective Margie "Parks Pat" Patenaude dives into the case, only to find herself wading through treacherous waters of family resentments, hidden agendas, and carefully guarded lies. This wasn't a tragic accident. Someone planned every chilling detail.

As Margie untangles the knot of deceit, she discovers that everyone has something to hide. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more she risks exposing not only the killer but the family's darkest secrets. Can she reveal the truth before the murderer strikes again?

Tropes you'll love:

  • Family secrets
  • Murder at a gathering
  • Twisty investigation
  • Strong female detective
  • Picturesque but deadly setting


Praise for the Series

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The writing is excellent, the plot is nice and twisty, and the characters and situations are believable. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to seeing where she takes these new characters."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "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 a delightful quick-read police procedural."

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 murder in this fast-paced new series.

These short mysteries are just right for those days when you need a quick escape. Take a walk in a Calgary park with Parks Pat.

Wade into this gripping mystery today!

Product Details

BN ID: 2940184347110
Publisher: pd workman
Publication date: 09/19/2025
Series: Parks Pat Mysteries , #14
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 627 KB

About the Author

Award-winning Canadian author P.D. Workman has written over a hundred addictive page-turners featuring diverse and divergent sleuths, high-stakes investigations, and stories that linger long after the last page. Her books dive deep into characters’ minds while exploring timely social issues through fast-paced, emotionally charged plots. Readers praise her work for its powerful emotional truth combined with unputdownable suspense.

Shunning sleep, when Workman is not writing, formatting, or marketing, she’s probably running, reading, or spending time with her family.
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