All That Glitters: The Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series Book 13

Winston Windflower was starting a new job as Community Safety Officer back in Grand Bank, Newfoundland where he and his family live. He would be liaising with his former colleague in the RCMP, Carrie Evanchuk. Windflower had thought he would always be an RCMP officer but events, not least of which was the decision to close the Grand Bank’s RCMP office, had lead him to this new position.What promised to be gradual transition into his new job was shattered when Windflower arrived at the B&B he co-owned and was met with the news of a possible fatality. One of the guests was locked in his room and couldn’t be roused. The occupant was indeed deceased and it transpired he was a diamond smugger, wanted by Interpol and various police forces in Europe.Windflower found himself caught up in the investigation when a number of diamonds were found in the the dead man’s digestive system and his good friend, Dr Sanjay was kidnapped. Windflower assists his friend and former co worker, Eddie Tizzard, in the investigation. Tizzard had just been promoted to Corporal and is based at the RCMP department in Marystown. Their quarry was ruthless, stopping at nothing, including murder and abduction, to avoid capture.All That Glitters is an entertaining mixture of cosy mystery and police procedural and, as always, includes insights into Windflower’s Cree heritage and native customs which help to ground him when needed. I also appreciate the fact Windflower has a solid family background and is without any issues. He’s an engaging protagonist, honourable and fair. Family, food and friends are other important aspects of the Windflower stories, as is the mystic element encompassing Windflower’s smudging practice and his dream weaving.[Smudging was one of the ways that Windflower tried to maintain connection with his Indigenous spirituality. In fact, it was one of the few ways that he still practiced, and while he didn’t do it every day, when he did he found some peace and comfort. Today, he felt a little disturbed, partly because of the dead person found at the B&B, but more about the changes that were happening around him.]Although this is the 13th book in this character driven series, it does stand on its own merits with enough included to give a new reader an understanding of the characters, their relationships and the setting.

I'm a fan of the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series and this was my favorite one I've read so far. Keep it up Mike.

Mike Martin has written a very entertaining mystery with interesting elements of indigenous practice and foodie recipes (yum!). Sgt Wildflower & Cpl. Tizzard are great family men with young rambunctious kids who fill out their lives and bring them the note of caution they need to survive their hairier encounters. Highly r3commend.