Bones of the Elbow. Parks Pat Mysteries, #18

The river gave up the bones. The rest of the truth stayed buried. When skeletal remains are uncovered in Griffith Woods, Detective Margie Patenaude is called to a scene already tangled in jurisdiction, history, and public attention. As Margie and her team chase leads through park staff, permit holders, activists, and development pressure, the case grows more complicated by the hour. Evidence is fragile.
Witnesses are defensive. And every new detail seems to point in a different direction. With scrutiny mounting from media and officials, Margie must hold the line between careful process and urgent action. For readers who love: Procedural tension and psychological nuance Nature-set crime fiction with investigative detail Character-driven Canadian mysteries with strong place and stakes If you want a fast, high-stakes procedural with real-world texture and a compelling lead detective, preorder Bones of the Elbow now.