Books with author P D Workman

Raised to a life of crime, Sandy is a teenage prostitute, junkie, and con artist. She always joked that her Da taught her a trade, that it hadn't hurt her to be brought up like she was. But things keep getting more complicated, more dangerous, and Sandy doesn't want to admit even to herself that she longs for an honest, normal life. Even when she tries to change, things don't go smoothly. Sandy's past keeps interfering with her new relationships. In the end, if she and her family don't pull together, Sandy will not be able to escape yet another ghost of her past. Do they have what it takes for her to change her life completely? -I am very impressed with P.D. Workman's writing. Sandy is a druggie and a hooker, but you really like and pull for her. She is a character you can really get behind and cheer on! Diversion is well-edited and an enjoyable read-fast-paced and intense, with a great climax and conclusion! -I absolutely loved the flow of this book. It worked as a stand alone too, if you haven't read the series. The way that P.D. Workman writes just flows amazingly and allows the reader to get really invested in the book. -I can't tell you how much I enjoyed reading this book and am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.

With a long string of unbelievable stories to explain her frequent injuries, Social Services sees Katt is the stereotypical abused child. When she is admitted to hospital with yet another broken bone, they do the only logical thing to protect her, removing Katt from her mother's custody. But Katt and her mother know that something is wrong, and it has nothing to do with abuse, and the longer Katt stays in foster care, the worse her health gets. Can they get the answers they need before it is too late? Can they get the answers and get Katt back home?

Fourth in the series of Tattooed Teardrops, winner of the 2016 Top Fiction award by Library Services for Youth in Custody's In The Margins Committee.It was her second chance at parole, and Tamara knew this time that it wasn't going to be easy. That ended up being the understatement of the century. In a new environment, trying to be a parent for the first time after years of not being allowed to make any decisions for herself, she didn't know how she was going to make it. And then the worst thing that could possibly happen, did.Caught in the middle of a missing child investigation where she is the prime suspect, Tamara is in a race against the clock to find out what happened to her baby before it is too late.

Fourth in the series of Tattooed Teardrops, winner of the 2016 Top Fiction award by Library Services for Youth in Custody's In The Margins Committee.It was her second chance at parole, and Tamara knew this time that it wasn't going to be easy. That ended up being the understatement of the century. In a new environment, trying to be a parent for the first time after years of not being allowed to make any decisions for herself, she didn't know how she was going to make it. And then the worst thing that could possibly happen, did.Caught in the middle of a missing child investigation where she is the prime suspect, Tamara is in a race against the clock to find out what happened to her baby before it is too late.

Third in series after the award-winning Tattooed Teardrops, winner of the 2016 Top Fiction award by Library Services for Youth in Custody's In The Margins Committee.Tamara French is back in juvenile detention, and things are not going well. Have her experiences on the outside affected her so much? The staff can't figure out what is wrong, and Tamara herself can't explain what is going on with her. Things are spiraling rapidly out of control and nobody seems to be able to reach Tamara anymore.

He met with tragedyRichard Harding was walking alone when he was struck by a vehicle and died. A tragic accident that was no one's fault. But if that was so, then why was his girlfriend so sure that it was intentional homicide? Zachary Goldman is on the case. With Christmas approaching, he is as determined to distract himself from his own troubles as he is to ferret out the truth of Harding's death. The pieces of the puzzle start to fall into place and Zachary finds that there are more parallels between Harding's life and his own than he would have guessed. If he doesn't identify the sinister force behind Harding's death in time, he could suffer the same fate.

He met with tragedyRichard Harding was walking alone when he was struck by a vehicle and died. A tragic accident that was no one's fault. But if that was so, then why was his girlfriend so sure that it was intentional homicide? Zachary Goldman is on the case. With Christmas approaching, he is as determined to distract himself from his own troubles as he is to ferret out the truth of Harding's death. The pieces of the puzzle start to fall into place and Zachary finds that there are more parallels between Harding's life and his own than he would have guessed. If he doesn't identify the sinister force behind Harding's death in time, he could suffer the same fate.

The much-anticipated sequel to Tattooed Teardrops, winner of Top Fiction Award, In the Margins Committee, 2016.Returning to juvie after breaching her parole, Tamara finds that everything is the same as when she left, and yet everything is different. She fights to reestablish her rep while increasingly troubled by emerging memories. Unexpected events lead to Tamara again finding herself out of juvie and on the streets, trying to resolve her past while avoiding capture by the authorities.

Teenage Gem joins up with the Rippers to escape his old life, burying his secrets the best he can. Riker, a vice cop, makes it his business to put Gem behind bars, but can't break the alibis Gem has for the crimes Riker knows he has committed. Riker delves into Gem's past in a bid to discover his secrets. Can he sort through the tangled threads to lay Gem's past bare? And if he does, will he be able to put Gem behind bars and see that he is punished for all he has done? Or can Gem keep his secrets from coming to light?

He never told what went on behind closed doors. But this time, he can't remember. Things never have been easy for Steven. He accepts that, and just makes the best of things. He might not have parents or a happy home. Or enough to eat most days. But at least he has a couple of loyal friends who stand by him and help out when they can. At least he has school, someplace he can go to escape the abuse. But just when he thought things couldn't get much worse, they did. Steven is accused of murder. But that isn't the worst part. The really bad part is not even knowing if he did it. - I couldn't stop reading - The chilling tale of domestic violence and Steven's struggle to overcome his traumatic experiences, "Don't Forget Steven" is a fast-paced, compelling read that keeps the reader on the edge from beginning to end - An interesting and insightful peek into Steven's life and what it is like to be abused... I really loved this book and would read it again.