In the conclusion of the award-winning Merry Bell trilogy, a celebrated philanthropist is found slumped against his car, frozen to death. PI Merry Bell is hired by his son, country music star Evan Whatley, to find out the truth behind what really happened on that desolate stretch of road. As Merry's investigation uncovers old wounds which never healed, her own are revealed as she confronts her pre-transition past and questions the boundaries of family and friendship.

Anthony Bidulka has dedicated his career to writing traditional genre novels in an untraditional way, developing a body of work that often features his Saskatchewan roots and underrepresented, diverse main characters. He tells serious stories in accessible, entertaining, often humorous ways.Bidulka's books have been shortlisted for and won numerous awards including the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence, the Lambda Literary Award, and the Saskatchewan Book Award. 'Going to Beautiful' won the Crime Writers of Canada Award for Best Crime Novel and the Independent Publisher Book Award as the Canada West Best Fiction Gold Medalist. 'Flight of Aquavit' was awarded the Lambda Literary Award for Best Men's Mystery, making Bidulka the first Canadian to win in that category.The University of Saskatchewan inducted Anthony into the College of Education Wall of Honour and presented him the College of Arts and Science Alumni of Influence Award. He received the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Nation Builders Award and was named, along with his husband Herb, Saskatoon Citizen of the Year. For his promotion of Saskatchewan through his writing, co-founding Camp fYrefly Saskatchewan (a leadership retreat for gender and sexually diverse and allied youth), and widespread volunteer and philanthropic efforts in the community, Anthony was honoured by the selection of a two-part park in Saskatoon named Bidulka Park and Bidulka Park North.In his free time Bidulka loves to travel the world, collect art, walk his dogs, obsess over decorating Christmas trees (it's a thing) and throw a good party.

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Praise for Book 1, 'Secrets in the Water' "...memorable characters, a captivating setting and a story that the reader can care about. I can't wait to revisit Meredith Island on the next outing for this excellent new series."
Mary Jane Maffini, Award-winning author of the Camilla MacPhee and the Charlotte Adams mysteries.
"The only thing more enchanting than the setting of the Welsh Island of Meredith is the prosaic style of Alice Fitzpatrick. She writes with charm dashed with a healthy dose of dark undercurrents. Secrets In The Water has the cleverness of a traditional mystery wrapped in a warm blanket. It's the perfect book to read in front of a fireplace on a cold night."
Erik D'Souza, author of the Suzanne Rickson Mystery Series and Social Media Director & Webinar Coordinator for Crime Writers Canada
"If you like a well wrought complex plot with lots of twists and turns; a lovely Welsh setting; attractive and believable characters; an interesting psychological depth, -this is the book for you."
Maureen Jennings. (Author of the Murdoch Mysteries and The Paradise Cafe Mysteries.)
"Troubled currents beneath the waves off this quiet Welsh island dredge up family secrets that challenge even the keenly intelligent Kate Galway. The graceful prose and clever plotting gift readers with an evocative and deeply satisfying story." - Barbara Kyle, author of The Deadly Trade.
"Alice Fitzpatrick's paints a vivid picture of a small island community of farmers, fishers, and cooks who take pride in their self-sufficiency. A place of trust where people have known each other all their lives, where no one ever locks their doors. Where privacy is always respected and secrets are kept for years." Merrilee Robson