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To make matters worse, Windflower receives a cryptic message in a dream warning that his friend and colleague, Eddie Tizzard, is in grave danger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWindflower must protect Eddie and those he loves as he tracks down a murderer while keeping the town safe from harm in this page-turning mystery full of intrigue and suspense and a Windflower’s signature humour and warmth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Best-Selling and Award-Winning Sgt. Windflower Mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Reading this series is like taking a deep cleansing breath and feeling relaxed and happy while visiting with Windflower and his family and workmates.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJem’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Readers cannot get enough of Windflower and this series. 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Wildflower Mystery”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerfect at Midnight blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ottawa Press and Publishing","offers":[{"title":"SOFTCOVER","offer_id":41167037235294,"sku":"9781990896224","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/5945\/files\/BookBrushImage-2024-9-16-13-5212.png?v=1744368190"},{"product_id":"new-release-friends-are-forever-by-mike-martin","title":"Friends are Forever ~ Book 16 Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series by Mike Martin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSgt. Windflower Mysteries Best Selling and Award-Winning Light Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e# 1 Best Selling Cozy Mystery on Amazon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinner of the Bony Blithe Award for Best Light Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilver Medallist at Reader’s Choice Awards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShort-Listed for LOLA 2024 Must Read Book of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"502\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eGood friends, good food, and a mystery that could change everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"725\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eFriends are Forever ~ \u003c\/strong\u003eBook 16 in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series brings readers back to the beloved shores of Grand Bank, Newfoundland, where RCMP Sergeant Winston Windflower and his colleagues gather to celebrate promotions—and face an unexpected wave of crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"1024\" class=\"\"\u003eAs families and friends toast new beginnings in Marystown, a sophisticated heist orchestrated by international mobsters and local biker gangs sweeps across the province. Banks and businesses lose hundreds of thousands of dollars—and the Mounties soon realize that more than money is slipping away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1443\" class=\"\"\u003eIn this sixteenth installment of the award-winning \u003cem data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eSgt. Windflower Mystery series\u003c\/em\u003e, Mike Martin once again captures the unique charm of Newfoundland and Labrador. Readers will find themselves immersed in a close-knit community that values the simpler joys of life: por’ cakes, movie nights, a lighthouse in need of a facelift, and the unshakable warmth of family and friendship—even as shadows gather on the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1339\" class=\"\"\u003e🏆 Praise for the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1610\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\"The Sgt. Windflower Mystery series is so much more than just stories about criminals and the amazing police force that catch them. This series is about commitment, dedication, love, family, friendship, good food—and a lot more.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e— \u003cem data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eCozy Mystery Book Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1996\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e\"Master storyteller Mike Martin has created a singularly unique concept in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery series by blending police procedures with Cree spiritual traditions. The series abounds with life lessons. He has cleverly crafted an elaborately complex series wisely presenting a myriad of human foibles and the challenges faced by his protagonist.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e— \u003cem data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eThe Reading Room\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2207\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\"It always feels like going home to all the wonderful characters, especially Sergeant Windflower—who is strong, caring, sensitive, intelligent, and brave in his position on the RCMP.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e— \u003cem data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eJem’s Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2544\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e\"Another full-faceted Windflower mystery which brings community, causes, and protective instincts to life in a swirl of dilemmas and responses that will especially attract readers and libraries seeking superior Canadian-based intrigue and characters whose personal lives shine as much as the mystery.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e— \u003cem data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2575\" class=\"\"\u003e✍️ About the Author:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2844\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003eMike Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and now lives and writes in Ottawa, Ontario. A long-time freelance writer, his articles and essays have appeared in newspapers, magazines, and online publications across Canada, the United States, and New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"3083\" class=\"\"\u003eHe is the award-winning author of the best-selling \u003cem data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eSgt. Windflower Mystery\u003c\/em\u003e series, set in beautiful Grand Bank, Newfoundland. With the release of \u003cem data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eFriends are Forever\u003c\/em\u003e, there are now sixteen novels in this beloved light mystery series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3140\" class=\"\"\u003eMike’s work has been recognized with multiple awards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3386\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3220\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3220\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eA Tangled Web\u003c\/em\u003e was shortlisted for Best Light Mystery of the Year in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3296\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3296\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3248\"\u003eDarkest Before the Dawn\u003c\/em\u003e won the 2019 Bony Blithe Light Mystery Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3386\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3386\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3318\"\u003eAll That Glitters\u003c\/em\u003e was shortlisted for the LOLA 2024 Must-Read Book of the Year Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3546\" class=\"\"\u003eSome \u003cem data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3420\"\u003eSgt. Windflower Mysteries\u003c\/em\u003e are also available as audiobooks, including \u003cem data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3490\"\u003eDarkest Before the Dawn\u003c\/em\u003e, released in 2024 and available from Audible worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3703\" class=\"\"\u003eMike is the Past Chair of the Board of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3614\"\u003eCrime Writers of Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e and a proud member of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3672\"\u003eNewfoundland Writers’ Guild\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3702\"\u003eCapital Crime Writers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3863\" class=\"\"\u003eFollow the \u003cem data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3743\"\u003eSgt. Windflower Mysteries\u003c\/em\u003e on Facebook:\u003cbr data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3759\"\u003e🔗 \u003ca data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3863\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheWalkerOnTheCapeReviewsAndMore\/\"\u003eThe Walker on the Cape Reviews and More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Ottawa Press and Publishing","offers":[{"title":"SOFTCOVER","offer_id":41626293305438,"sku":"978-1-990896-30-9","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/5945\/files\/BookBrushImage-2025-4-11-2-3015.png?v=1744369350"},{"product_id":"new-release-christmas-in-newfoundland-3-by-mike-martin","title":"Christmas in Newfoundland 3 by Mike Martin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSgt. Windflower Mysteries Best Selling and Award-Winning Light Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e# 1 Best Selling Cozy Mystery on Amazon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinner of the Bony Blithe Award for Best Light Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilver Medallist at Reader’s Choice Awards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShort-Listed for LOLA 2024 Must Read Book of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eSgt. Windflower loves Christmas...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas is a time to celebrate but it is also a time to reminisce and remember. We hope that it will bring back pleasant memories for you and your family to share at Christmas and throughout the year. Come celebrate Christmas in Newfoundland with Sgt. Windflower Mysteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas in Newfoundland: Sgt. Windflower Holiday Tales is the third book in the Sgt. Windflower Christmas collection. Christmas in Newfoundland Vols. 1 and 2 are available from fine bookstores and always online from Amazon in Canada, the United States and all over the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhat readers are saying about the Sgt. Windflower Christmas collection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“They are enjoyable, heartfelt reads that can take you back to your childhood and precious memories of days long past.” ~ Jem’s Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“Martin beautifully explores family bonds, love, friendship, and community spirt along with the glorious Christmas season of Newfoundland, making the book an essential holiday read. ” ~ Books Coffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“Mike Martin will have you reminiscing about some of your old family traditions and may even give you ideas of new things to try and make new in your life.” ~ Cozy Mystery Book Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1339\" class=\"\"\u003e🏆 Praise for the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1610\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\"The Sgt. Windflower Mystery series is so much more than just stories about criminals and the amazing police force that catch them. This series is about commitment, dedication, love, family, friendship, good food—and a lot more.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e— \u003cem data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eCozy Mystery Book Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1996\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e\"Master storyteller Mike Martin has created a singularly unique concept in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery series by blending police procedures with Cree spiritual traditions. The series abounds with life lessons. He has cleverly crafted an elaborately complex series wisely presenting a myriad of human foibles and the challenges faced by his protagonist.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e— \u003cem data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eThe Reading Room\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2207\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\"It always feels like going home to all the wonderful characters, especially Sergeant Windflower—who is strong, caring, sensitive, intelligent, and brave in his position on the RCMP.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e— \u003cem data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eJem’s Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2544\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e\"Another full-faceted Windflower mystery which brings community, causes, and protective instincts to life in a swirl of dilemmas and responses that will especially attract readers and libraries seeking superior Canadian-based intrigue and characters whose personal lives shine as much as the mystery.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e— \u003cem data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2575\" class=\"\"\u003e✍️ About the Author:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2844\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003eMike Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and now lives and writes in Ottawa, Ontario. A long-time freelance writer, his articles and essays have appeared in newspapers, magazines, and online publications across Canada, the United States, and New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"3083\" class=\"\"\u003eHe is the award-winning author of the best-selling \u003cem data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eSgt. Windflower Mystery\u003c\/em\u003e series, set in beautiful Grand Bank, Newfoundland. With the release of \u003cem data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eFriends are Forever\u003c\/em\u003e, there are now sixteen novels in this beloved light mystery series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3140\" class=\"\"\u003eMike’s work has been recognized with multiple awards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3386\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3220\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3220\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eA Tangled Web\u003c\/em\u003e was shortlisted for Best Light Mystery of the Year in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3296\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3296\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3248\"\u003eDarkest Before the Dawn\u003c\/em\u003e won the 2019 Bony Blithe Light Mystery Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3386\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3386\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3318\"\u003eAll That Glitters\u003c\/em\u003e was shortlisted for the LOLA 2024 Must-Read Book of the Year Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3546\" class=\"\"\u003eSome \u003cem data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3420\"\u003eSgt. 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Windflower Mysteries\u003c\/em\u003e on Facebook:\u003cbr data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3759\"\u003e🔗 \u003ca data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3863\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheWalkerOnTheCapeReviewsAndMore\/\"\u003eThe Walker on the Cape Reviews and More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Ottawa Press and Publishing","offers":[{"title":"24.95","offer_id":42140469559390,"sku":"978-1-990896-30-9","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/5945\/files\/CHRISTMAS_3_PRINT_BOOK_LEFT.png?v=1761651500"},{"product_id":"a-change-in-plans-17-sgt-windflower-mystery-series-by-mike-martin","title":"NEW RELEASE: A Change in Plans ~ Book 17 Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series by Mike Martin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSgt. Windflower Mysteries Best Selling and Award-Winning Light Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e# 1 Best Selling Cozy Mystery on Amazon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinner of the Bony Blithe Award for Best Light Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilver Medallist at Reader’s Choice Awards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShort-Listed for LOLA 2024 Must Read Book of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"502\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eA quiet afternoon. A deadly hit-and-run. And a case that reaches far beyond Newfoundland’s shores.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCMP officer Winston Windflower is looking forward to a rare afternoon off in Grand Bank. But when a routine hit-and-run quickly turns into a murder investigation, Windflower finds himself pulled into something far more dangerous than anyone expected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat begins as a local tragedy soon reveals a trail of fentanyl, money, and bodies stretching across provincial lines. Windflower assembles a team of Mounties from Newfoundland and Labrador and joins forces with police in southern Ontario to dismantle an international drug-smuggling ring operating in the shadows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the case turns deeply personal when fellow Mountie Fil Romano is kidnapped. As negotiations unfold and higher-ups at HQ consider granting safe passage to powerful drug lords in exchange for Romano’s life, Windflower faces one of the most difficult moments of his career. Trust the system or trust his instincts. With time running out and lives on the line, Windflower must lean on his team, his training, and the steadfast support of his family and community. Because in Grand Bank, loyalty runs deep and no one gets left behind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Book 17 of the Sgt. Windflower Mystery series, bestselling author Mike Martin delivers another compelling read with small-town warmth and high-stakes investigation, where food is shared, friendships are tested, and courage is measured not just in action but in heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSgt. Windflower Mysteries\u003cbr\u003eBestselling and Award-Winning Light Mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 Best-selling Cozy Mystery on Amazon\u003cbr\u003eWinner of the Bony Blithe Award for Best Light Mystery\u003cbr\u003eSilver Medallist at the Reader’s Choice Awards\u003cbr\u003eShortlisted for LOLA 2024 Must-Read Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★★★★★ Praise for the Best-Selling and Award-Winning Sgt. Windflower Mysteries ★★★★★\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Both longtime fans of Sgt. Windflower and new readers alike will find themselves captivated by this compelling blend of small-town life and crime-solving adventure.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e~ The Reading Room\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I enjoy visiting with Windflower and his lovely family, the beautiful and peaceful area they live in and the closeness of the people there with each other. It feels like going home again each time I visit with these characters.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e~ Jem’s Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Martin’s detailed origin stories help readers understand the unique relationships without referencing previous novels and the dialogue feels original as he expertly captures the essence of an investigation within a close-knit community. The detective sequences will attract crime genre enthusiasts due to their meticulous attention to detail.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e~ Readers’ Favorite\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Ottawa Press and Publishing","offers":[{"title":"SOFTCOVER","offer_id":42485521547358,"sku":"78-1-990896-39-2","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/5945\/files\/BookBrushImage-2026-2-26-12-5244.png?v=1772128407"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/5945\/collections\/1628265019_Mike_Martin.jpg?v=1628265021","url":"https:\/\/www.ottawapressandpublishing.com\/collections\/mike-martin-collection.oembed?page=2","provider":"Ottawa Press and Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}