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Henry, Quebrando Padrões

by P.D. Workman

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Translator: Mariana Fialho
Series: Quebrando Padrões
Genres: Portuguese

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Henry, Quebrando Padrões

“Você é um bom garoto, Henry.”

Da autora best-seller do USA Today, P. D. Workman!

“Você é um bom garoto, Henry.”

Todos sabiam que ele era um bom garoto; nerd, responsável, esforçado. Henry havia sido forçado a lidar com muitas coisas no passado. No momento em que deveria estar focado na escola, preparando-se para seu futuro, é impedido pelos abusos, pelo desafio de criar seu irmão, pela depressão profunda de sua mãe e por um fantasma do passado que ele fez de tudo para esquecer.

Porém, parece que Henry não consegue evitar o lado obscuro da vida. Por mais que ele tente, é um desastre atrás do outro e, cada vez mais, sua vida vai saindo do controle.

Será que Henry é capaz de escapar dessa escuridão, ou está condenado a ser consumido por ela?

Uma história emocionante, triste e intensa que vai mantê-lo preso nas páginas até o fim… P. D. Workman tem um dom maravilhoso.

Se você gosta de livros young adult contemporâneos, como John Green e Stephen Chbosky, dê uma chance para a série Quebrando Padrões, de P. D. Workman.

Da autora de Tattooed Teardrops, vencedor do Top Fiction Award, no Margins Committee, em 2016, este relato comovente da vida de Henry sendo envolta pela escuridão tocará seu coração e te desafiará a ver os jovens criminosos com outro olhar.

Comece sua jornada hoje mesmo!

Also available in English

About P.D. Workman

P.D. Workman is a USA Today Bestselling author, winner of several awards from Library Services for Youth in Custody and the InD’tale Magazine’s Crowned Heart award. With over 100 published books, Workman is one of Canada’s most prolific authors. Her mystery/suspense/thriller and young adult books, include stand alones and these series: Auntie Clem’s Bakery cozy mysteries, Reg Rawlins Psychic Investigator paranormal mysteries, Zachary Goldman Mysteries (PI), Kenzie Kirsch Medical Thrillers, Parks Pat Mysteries (police procedural), and YA series: Medical Kidnap Files, Tamara’s Teardrops, Between the Cracks, and Breaking the Pattern.

Workman has been praised for her realistic details, deep characterization, and sensitive handling of the serious social issues that appear in all of her stories, from light cozy mysteries through to darker, grittier young adult and mystery/suspense books.

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.
—Kim, Goodreads reviewer

Some of Workman’s titles have been translated into Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, and Italian.

Workman began writing at an early age and is a prolific reader as well as writer. She is also passionate about teaching and learning, expresses her creativity through art and cooking, and loves exploring the Calgary parks and green spaces where the Parks Pat Mysteries are set. She was a legal assistant for many years and has done extensive charitable work.

Workman was born and raised in Alberta, Canada, and is married with one adult son.

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Published on January 11, 2025 22:18

Plot Twists and Triumphs: 2024 Review

As promised, he is my breakdown of what I accomplished as an author in the past year. Well, not everything, of course. There is plenty of other work done with marketing, my estore, social media, producing accessibility packs for past publications, republishing some of my audiobooks and translations to a wider audience, etc. as well as interviews, appearances, and the When Words Collide Conference. I also added accounts for Patreon, Ream, and Substack (with Substack being the most active), Threads, and have continued to work on TikTok videos (unfortunately none of them have become the viral videos bringing in tens of thousands of dollars that some other authors have achieved. So follow my tiktoks. lol)

As I reflect on the past year, I’m filled with gratitude and excitement for the milestones I’ve reached as an author. As you can see below, it has been a busy year. Here’s a comprehensive look at everything I’ve published in 2024 and some of what is in the hopper now.

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Sleepwalker’s Sanctuary (108)Tainted Truffle Treachery (109)Lunar Lies (110)Endowed with Death (111)Shattered to Death (112)Captured in Death (113)Echoes of the Engine (114)Bench with a View (115)Beneath the Icy Depths (116)Pulse (117)Cinn-Full Secrets (118)Muffin to Hide (119)Custard Cream Conspiracy (120)She Was Out of Reach (121)Translations enrique

Enrique, Rompiendo el Patrón (T23)Aqueles Que Acreditam (T24)O Segredo de Cynthia (T25)Henry, Quebrando Padrões (T26)Olhando Por Cima do Ombro (T27)Omicidio Senza Glutine (T28)Michelle (Spanish ) (T29)Asesinato Sin Gluten (T30)Meurtre Sans Gluten (T31)Seine Hände Waren Ruhig (T32)Solo al Mondo (T33)Con la Puesta de Sol (T34)Lo Que Sabía El Gato (T35)Omnibuses/Collections

Reg Rawlins 16-18 (B35)Reg Rawlins 1-18 (B36)Kenzie Kirsch 5-7 (B37)Kenzie Kirsch 1-7 (B38)Parks Pat Cases 7-9 (B39)Parks Pat Cases 1-9 (B40)Auntie Clem’s Bakery 19-21 (B41)Auntie Clem’s Bakery 1-21 (B42)Mysteries Under the X-mas Tree (B43)YA Books in Santa’s Sack (B44)Zachary Goldman 14-16 (B45)Zachary Goldman 1-16 (B46)Cover Refreshes

I’m excited to share that 25 of my earlier works received a fresh new look! (<= Click that link to see cover comparisons.)

Making Her Mark Intersexion, Searching for Self Those Who Believe Stand Alone Cynthia Has a Secret Medical Kidnap Files Series (6 books)Between the Cracks Series (6 books)Canine-free Christmas Yule’s Sinister Spell The Immortal’s Key A Fowl Play on Christmas Day A Christmas Carol, 24-Day Advent ReaderThe Life of Our Lord, 24-Day Advent ReaderDickens Advent Reader Book of Mormon 365-Day ReaderUpcoming Projects

Of course I spent 2024 writing too. Here is a sneak peek into what’s coming next!

He Was Deceived (Zachary Goldman) (122)She Once Vanished (Zachary Goldman) (123)X Marks the Past (Reg Rawlins) (124)Spellbound Statues (Reg Rawlins) (125)Fur and Fury (Reg Rawlins) (126)Currying Death (Kenzie Kirsch) (127)Healed to Death (Kenzie Kirsch) (128)Death’s Charm (Kenzie Kirsch) (129)Grounded in the Wind (Parks Pat) (130)Reservoir of Secrets (Parks Pat) (131)Peril in the Blooms (Parks Pat) (132)

I will also be participating in a new multi-author thriller series and am currently working on my first book for that series:

An Abrupt Departure (133)

And a couple of as-yet-written Auntie Clem’s Bakery books.

I expect to be presenting and participating in panels for the 2025 When Words Collide conference as well. I am just filling out my application form now. Hope to see some of you there!

Thank you for joining me on this journey through my writing life over the past year! Your support means everything to me, and I can’t wait to share what’s next on my adventure as an author. Stay tuned!

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Published on January 08, 2025 20:49

Solo al Mondo

by P.D. Workman

Translator: Elisa Passaretti
Genres: Italian

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Paperback Price: $ 14.95 USD

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Sola al mondo

Justine è pazza?

Todos acham que sim…

Justine è pazza?
Tutti la pensano così…

Sua madre, i compagni di scuola, gli insegnanti. Perfino la polizia che la scova sempre nelle sue escursioni notturne. Soprattutto loro.

Il suo analista la definisce “instabile”, ma il significato è lo stesso. È convinto che i suoi incubi, vividi e ricorrenti, e il suo comportamento feroce indichino un trauma passato, ma Em, sua madre, non riesce a spiegarselo.

Justine aveva avuto Christian, il suo migliore amico e compagno di skateboard. Lui era sempre stato l’unico ad accettarla. Forse perché è solo il suo skate a farla sentire davvero libera di essere se stessa. Ora che Christian se n’è andato… Justine continua a dirsi che le cose non possano andare peggio di così.

Pur perdendo sempre di più il controllo della sua vita e deludendo le alte aspettative di Em, Justine non può rinunciare alla sua vera personalità per adattarsi al mondo ed essere felice. È sicura che Em le abbia sempre nascosto la sua vera identità.

Ma Em si ostina a negarlo.

— La storia raccontata in questo libro è piena di colpi di scena… vi lascerà incollati alle pagine fino alle prime ore del mattino. La fine vi lascerà a bocca aperta. Una storia meravigliosa.

— Quando P.D. Workman ti fa entrare nella testa di Justine, inizi a chiederti il vero motivo dei suoi comportamenti. Sfido chiunque a mettere giù il libro fino a quando non si scopre perché…

Also available in English

About P.D. Workman

P.D. Workman is a USA Today Bestselling author, winner of several awards from Library Services for Youth in Custody and the InD’tale Magazine’s Crowned Heart award. With over 100 published books, Workman is one of Canada’s most prolific authors. Her mystery/suspense/thriller and young adult books, include stand alones and these series: Auntie Clem’s Bakery cozy mysteries, Reg Rawlins Psychic Investigator paranormal mysteries, Zachary Goldman Mysteries (PI), Kenzie Kirsch Medical Thrillers, Parks Pat Mysteries (police procedural), and YA series: Medical Kidnap Files, Tamara’s Teardrops, Between the Cracks, and Breaking the Pattern.

Workman has been praised for her realistic details, deep characterization, and sensitive handling of the serious social issues that appear in all of her stories, from light cozy mysteries through to darker, grittier young adult and mystery/suspense books.

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.
—Kim, Goodreads reviewer

Some of Workman’s titles have been translated into Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, and Italian.

Workman began writing at an early age and is a prolific reader as well as writer. She is also passionate about teaching and learning, expresses her creativity through art and cooking, and loves exploring the Calgary parks and green spaces where the Parks Pat Mysteries are set. She was a legal assistant for many years and has done extensive charitable work.

Workman was born and raised in Alberta, Canada, and is married with one adult son.

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Published on January 05, 2025 21:50

New Year, New Covers: Discover Exciting New Covers

New Year New Covers!

As we step into a brand new year, I have been reflecting on 2024 and what I have accomplished over the past twelve months. As well as all of the books which I have written and released, which will be the subject of next week’s blog post, one thing I have really enjoyed has been refreshing the covers of some of my back catalogue. With each design, I’ve aimed to capture the essence of each story while appealing to readers’ aesthetic senses. So, what better theme for this year’s New Year post than “New Year, New Covers”?

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Take a look at some of the stunning cover makeovers I’ve completed this year:

Making Her Mark – Kelli’s life is turned upside down when she discovers the secret that her mother has been hiding from her for years. Kelli thinks this is her one chance at happiness. But is it?

Intersexion, Searching for Self – Taylor is a teen teetering on the edge of a steep precipice. The last person you would expect to touch him is Roz, whose foremost identity is a Christian wife and mother. But her world is about to be shaken.

Those Who Believe – Nathan struggles with his wavering faith and reconciling his actions with what his devoted mother has taught him from the cradle. Could disobeying her ever be right?

Stand Alone – Even as she sees her life spinning further and further out of control, Justine can’t give up her sense of who she is—someone far different than the loving daughter Em expects her to be—to just fit in and be happy.

Cynthia Has a Secret – Carmina’s life was perfect, and then she’d lost everything. Her family, her home, almost everything that she knew. Alone on the streets, she can’t trust anyone, but she also can’t make it alone.

Medical Kidnap Files Series – Delve into the dark and sinister world of medical kidnap, where children are taken from their families due to their medical conditions, in this gripping and eye-opening series.

Between the Cracks Series – Join Ruby and her siblings in their fight for survival in the gripping Between the Cracks series, which follows six unforgettable characters as they face the abuse within the troubled Simpsons family. Experience heartbreak and courage on every page of this powerful series.

This year, the focus of my cover refreshes has primarily been on my young adult titles, but I also have some mystery and suspense novels lined up for their own makeovers in the coming year.

To celebrate these new covers and kick off your reading year right, I’m excited to offer you an exclusive deal! Stack up your favorites of the books shown above in my eStore and enjoy a 15% discount on the ebooks. For series where I’ve revamped the full series, you can snag 15% off the first book in the series.

Note that while all ebooks have been updated, some of the new print editions are not yet available. Make sure you’ve got the right cover before buying!

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And don’t forget—these titles are not just available on my eStore; you can find them at all major online retailers too!

So why wait? Dive into these thrilling YA adventures today and treat yourself (or someone special) to some fantastic reads as we embark on another year filled with stories waiting to be discovered. Here’s to fresh starts and exciting journeys ahead—happy reading!

Mystery books

A few of my mystery books or stories did get new covers as well, mostly to make it obvious that they were holiday themed books. Some of them received new names as well.

Additional books

Some of my annotated public domain books got makeovers as well, including

A Christmas Carol, 24-Day Advent Reader – Share this heartwarming and timeless story to share with your family next Christmas

The Life of Our Lord, 24-Day Advent Reader – Charles Dickens would gather his little ones around him every Christmas, captivating them with the mesmerizing tales from this, his last published book

Dickens Advent Reader including the two above books. Enjoy the magic of Dickens in 24 daily readings, with scriptural references and reflection questions.

Book of Mormon 365-Day Reader – A separate block dedicated to an insightful daily reader that’s perfect for spiritual reflection throughout the year.

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Published on January 01, 2025 20:23

Peril in the Blooms

by P.D. Workman

Accessibility Pack Available, Coming Soon!
Series: Parks Pat Mysteries #15
Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Police Procedural, Suspense

eBook Price: $ 3.99 USD
Paperback Price: $ 10.95 USD

Coming in September 2025

Peril in the BloomsAbout Praise for Parks Pat Author Notes Book Club Resources On my Blog Praise for P.D. Workman

Discover the secrets hidden among Calgary’s blossoms in Botanical Garden Mystery.

Fatal Flora

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

Was the murder a random act of violence, or was it a carefully plotted scheme involving a deadly poison? As Margie delves deeper, she uncovers a world of cutthroat competition and controversial research. Could someone have wanted the victim silenced to protect their own secrets?

In a heart-pounding race against time, Margie tries to make sense of the clues, putting her and others at risk. Can she catch the killer before they strike again?

Peril Among the Blooms is a captivating mystery that will keep you guessing until the final, shocking revelation. Perfect for fans of intricate plots, 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.

Unearth the mystery today—perfect for readers who crave suspenseful plots against richly drawn settings!

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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“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.”

About P.D. Workman

P.D. Workman is a USA Today Bestselling author, winner of several awards from Library Services for Youth in Custody and the InD’tale Magazine’s Crowned Heart award. With over 100 published books, Workman is one of Canada’s most prolific authors. Her mystery/suspense/thriller and young adult books, include stand alones and these series: Auntie Clem’s Bakery cozy mysteries, Reg Rawlins Psychic Investigator paranormal mysteries, Zachary Goldman Mysteries (PI), Kenzie Kirsch Medical Thrillers, Parks Pat Mysteries (police procedural), and YA series: Medical Kidnap Files, Tamara’s Teardrops, Between the Cracks, and Breaking the Pattern.

Workman has been praised for her realistic details, deep characterization, and sensitive handling of the serious social issues that appear in all of her stories, from light cozy mysteries through to darker, grittier young adult and mystery/suspense books.

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.
—Kim, Goodreads reviewer

Some of Workman’s titles have been translated into Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, and Italian.

Workman began writing at an early age and is a prolific reader as well as writer. She is also passionate about teaching and learning, expresses her creativity through art and cooking, and loves exploring the Calgary parks and green spaces where the Parks Pat Mysteries are set. She was a legal assistant for many years and has done extensive charitable work.

Workman was born and raised in Alberta, Canada, and is married with one adult son.

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Published on December 27, 2024 23:00

Reservoir of Secrets

by P.D. Workman

Accessibility Pack Available, Coming Soon!
Series: Parks Pat Mysteries #14
Genres: Mystery/Suspense, Police Procedural, Suspense

eBook Price: $ 3.99 USD
Paperback Price: $ 10.95 USD

Coming in September 2025

Reservoir of SecretsAbout Praise for Parks Pat Author Notes Book Club Resources On my Blog Praise for P.D. Workman

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!

Coming soon

Questions and answers about the seriescoming soonNo posts found.