Doctored Death
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Zachary nodded, understanding it was more of an indulgence than a health spa. Somewhere he wouldn’t be expected to be fit or to eat clean.
“Sounds nice... Do you think...” Zachary trailed off.
Kenzie gave him some time to rethink his question and tell her what she wanted to know, but he fell silent and didn’t finish the question.
“Do I think what?”
“It’s just stupid.”
“It’s not really fair, deciding you know my answer without asking the question. How do you know what I’m going to say?”
“I’m not. I just decided it was a stupid question and I don’t want to ask it.”
“Ask me anyway.”
Zachary pulled out to pass a few cars. Kenzie watched the speedometer to make sure that it settled back into place once he pulled back into the right-hand lane.
“Okay. But it is stupid. I was just wondering if we could not tell people what I do for a living. People find out I’m a private investigator, and suddenly they’re telling me their whole life story and asking my opinion about cheating spouses and Poirot and Monk and if I could help them find a long-lost family member...”
Kenzie laughed and nodded. “Like when people find out I’m a doctor and want to know what I think of their mole or if there really are untraceable poisons.”
Zachary smiled. “Exactly like that.”
“Well, I’m game. What do we want to tell people we do instead?”
“I can be unemployed. Then no one will ask me any questions requiring my expertise in any other area.”
“Okay. Then I’d better be something that makes money. But something really boring. How about... an accountant. Hmm... not just an accountant...”
“How about an IRS agent?” Zachary suggested. “No one will ask you for your opinion on any creative accounting if they think you might turn around and audit them.”
Kenzie nodded, pleased. “Great! I’m an IRS agent. An auditor. If anyone starts a conversation, I don’t want to be a part of, I’ll just start asking them questions about their income and whether they have ever been the subject of a detailed audit.”
Zachary chuckled. “You are evil.”
“It was your idea. I’m putting the blame on you.”
Dosed to Death, Book #2 of the Kenzie Kirsch Medical Thriller series by P.D. Workman can be purchased at pdworkman.com
Also by P.D. Workman
MYSTERY/SUSPENSE:
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Kenzie Kirsch Medical Thrillers
Unlawful Harvest
Doctored Death
Dosed to Death (Coming soon)
Gentle Angel (Coming soon)
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Zachary Goldman Mysteries
She Wore Mourning
His Hands Were Quiet
She Was Dying Anyway
He Was Walking Alone
They Thought He was Safe
He Was Not There
Her Work Was Everything
She Told a Lie
He Never Forgot
She Was At Risk
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Parks Pat Mysteries
Out with the Sunset
Long Climb to the Top
Dark Water Under the Bridge
Immersed in the View (Coming Soon)
Skimming Over the Lake (Coming Soon)
Hazard of the Hills (Coming Soon)
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Auntie Clem’s Bakery
Gluten-Free Murder
Dairy-Free Death
Allergen-Free Assignation
Witch-Free Halloween (Halloween Short)
Dog-Free Dinner (Christmas Short)
Stirring Up Murder
Brewing Death
Coup de Glace
Sour Cherry Turnover
Apple-achian Treasure
Vegan Baked Alaska
Muffins Masks Murder
Tai Chi and Chai Tea
Santa Shortbread
Cold as Ice Cream
Changing Fortune Cookies
Hot on the Trail Mix
Recipes from Auntie Clem's Bakery
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Reg Rawlins, Psychic Detective
What the Cat Knew
A Psychic with Catitude
A Catastrophic Theft
Night of Nine Tails
Telepathy of Gardens
Delusions of the Past
Fairy Blade Unmade
Web of Nightmares
A Whisker's Breadth
Skunk Man Swamp
Magic Ain't A Game
Without Foresight
Careful of Thy Wishes (Coming Soon)
Time to Your Elf (Coming Soon)
Undiscovered Tomb (Coming Soon)
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High-Tech Crime Solvers Series
Virtually Harmless
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Cowritten with D. D. VanDyke
California Corwin P. I. Mystery Series
The Girl in the Morgue
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Stand Alone Suspense Novels
Looking Over Your Shoulder
Lion Within
Pursued by the Past
In the Tick of Time
Loose the Dogs
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YOUNG ADULT FICTION:
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Medical Kidnap Files:
Mito
EDS
Proxy
Toxo
Pain
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Between the Cracks:
Ruby
June and Justin
Michelle
Chloe
Ronnie
June, Into the Light
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Tamara’s Teardrops:
Tattooed Teardrops
Two Teardrops
Tortured Teardrops
Vanishing Teardrops
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Breaking the Pattern:
Deviation
Diversion
By-Pass
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Stand Alone YA novels
Stand Alone
Don’t Forget Steven
Those Who Believe
Cynthia has a Secret
Questing for a Dream
Darkness before the Dream (prequel story)
Once Brothers
Intersexion
Making Her Mark
Endless Change
Gem, Himself, Alone
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AND MORE AT PDWORKMAN.COM
About the Author
Award-winning and USA Today bestselling author P.D. (Pamela) Workman writes riveting mystery/suspense and young adult books dealing with mental illness, addiction, abuse, and other real-life issues. For as long as she can remember, the blank page has held an incredible allure and from a very young age she was trying to write her own books.
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Workman wrote her first complete novel at the age of twelve and continued to write as a hobby for many years. She started publishing in 2013. She has won several literary awards from Library Services for Youth in Custody for her young adult fiction. She currently has over 70 published titles and can be found at pdworkman.com.
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Born and raised in Alberta, Workman has been married for over 25 years and has one son.
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