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Silence on the Turf: A quick-read police procedural set in picturesque Canada (Parks Pat Mysteries
A packed stadium. A quiet parking lot. One death no one can agree on.
Detective Margie Patenaude expected an ordinary evening at Shouldice Park with her daughter. Instead, she walks into a scene that pulls her from spectator to investigator in seconds.
Everyone has a theory. Everyone has a favorite suspect. And everyone seems to know exactly what happened before the evidence is in. As Margie and her team push past rumor and performance, they uncover a case where appearances are polished, motives are messy, and the truth keeps slipping out of reach.
With community pressure rising and the media closing in, Margie has to move fast, stay precise, and keep the people she loves out of the blast zone.
For readers who
Character-rich police proceduralsTaut, community-grounded investigationsFast mystery novellas with emotional stakes and a strong female leadIf you like smart detectives, layered suspense, and mysteries rooted in real places, preorder Silence on the Turf now.
Detective Margie Patenaude expected an ordinary evening at Shouldice Park with her daughter. Instead, she walks into a scene that pulls her from spectator to investigator in seconds.
Everyone has a theory. Everyone has a favorite suspect. And everyone seems to know exactly what happened before the evidence is in. As Margie and her team push past rumor and performance, they uncover a case where appearances are polished, motives are messy, and the truth keeps slipping out of reach.
With community pressure rising and the media closing in, Margie has to move fast, stay precise, and keep the people she loves out of the blast zone.
For readers who
Character-rich police proceduralsTaut, community-grounded investigationsFast mystery novellas with emotional stakes and a strong female leadIf you like smart detectives, layered suspense, and mysteries rooted in real places, preorder Silence on the Turf now.
139 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2026
About the author
P.D. Workman
271 books508 followersAward-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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Shunning sleep, when Workman is not writing, formatting, or marketing, she’s probably running, reading, or spending time with her family.
Check out her catalogue at pdworkman.com to start your next page-turner and sign up for news and special deals.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
A gripping tale of tragedy…
Margie (aka Parks Pat) takes her daughter and one of her daughter’s friends to a soccer game for what should have been a simple and pleasant evening out. If you’ve read any of the Parks Pat stories, you know what happens. On their way back to the car after the game, Margie finds a body. It is the body of one of the young teens who played in the game they came to watch—a school acquaintance of her daughter's. What follows is a fast-paced investigation into the shocking homicide of a young local soccer star which reveals that the girl’s life was not the perfect dream so many people had imagined. I enjoyed tagging along as Margie unveiled one twist after another until the final showdown with the killer, who is not someone you might expect and who has a complicated, heartbreaking motive that makes you pause and think about how such a devastating tragedy could evolve. This is a gripping quick read that packs a visceral punch you’ll feel for days after putting the book down.
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I was provided with an advance copy of this book, for which I thank the author, but I am sharing my honest and unbiased review on a completely voluntary basis.
Margie (aka Parks Pat) takes her daughter and one of her daughter’s friends to a soccer game for what should have been a simple and pleasant evening out. If you’ve read any of the Parks Pat stories, you know what happens. On their way back to the car after the game, Margie finds a body. It is the body of one of the young teens who played in the game they came to watch—a school acquaintance of her daughter's. What follows is a fast-paced investigation into the shocking homicide of a young local soccer star which reveals that the girl’s life was not the perfect dream so many people had imagined. I enjoyed tagging along as Margie unveiled one twist after another until the final showdown with the killer, who is not someone you might expect and who has a complicated, heartbreaking motive that makes you pause and think about how such a devastating tragedy could evolve. This is a gripping quick read that packs a visceral punch you’ll feel for days after putting the book down.
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I was provided with an advance copy of this book, for which I thank the author, but I am sharing my honest and unbiased review on a completely voluntary basis.
Review of advance copy received from Author
If there is a murder in the Park you can be assured that Parks Pat will be called in to solve it. Such great characters and always an interesting story to keep you entertained and engrossed. Great series.
October 28, 2026
Silence On The Turf - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
Parks Pat, aka Detective Marguerite Patenaude, has a more personal involvement in the latest case, after discovering a school-mate of Cassie's murdered, shortly after watching the school hockey team's star in action, in PD Workman's Silence On The Turf.
Though a brief novel, I felt it was well-written, engaging and with enough mystery to capture my imagination fully throughout.
Emotionally-charged and action packed, with interesting, well-developed characters and satisfying conclusion that kept me guessing, I highly recommend Silence On The Turf, so why not get a copy today - it's certainly thought-provoking!
Parks Pat, aka Detective Marguerite Patenaude, has a more personal involvement in the latest case, after discovering a school-mate of Cassie's murdered, shortly after watching the school hockey team's star in action, in PD Workman's Silence On The Turf.
Though a brief novel, I felt it was well-written, engaging and with enough mystery to capture my imagination fully throughout.
Emotionally-charged and action packed, with interesting, well-developed characters and satisfying conclusion that kept me guessing, I highly recommend Silence On The Turf, so why not get a copy today - it's certainly thought-provoking!
November 2, 2026
Heartbreaking. I can’t believe the description of the orphanage in Guatemala, how the kids were chained to the beds, starved, and ignored. I felt sorry for Camilla. I wonder if the person responsible for the murder was suffering from some sort of psychosis or a psychotic break from reality. Nevertheless, this is a tragic story. I fell for Margie having to solve this. I enjoyed this story!
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