Author presentation features Cindy Goyette’s ‘Diversion: A Probation Case Files Mystery’
Published 1:30 am Saturday, August 8, 2026
Submitted by Griffin Bay Bookstore
Griffin Bay Bookstore presents series author Cindy Goyette, reading from her book Diversion, Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Griffin Bay Bookstore Cafe.
Probation officer Casey Carson could use a change of scenery. She’s skeptical of the opportunity to take on a side job wrangling juvenile delinquents on a wilderness adventure for a diversion program. But she wants to support her cousin, who will be a counselor, and the extra cash sweetens the deal.
Unfortunately, one of Casey’s clients—an escaped murderer— is after one of her charges. Facing wildfire, flash floods and an angry mountain lion are nothing compared to the murderous intentions in store for one of the kids. On a crash course with the killer and with her faithful pup Felony by her side, Casey tries to lead the group to safety.
Cindy Goyette is a former probation/parole officer who had a front-row seat to the criminal justice system. A mix of humor and lived experience helped her create The Probation Case Files Mystery Series, winner of Public Safety Writer’s Association Award. She also authors The Wiggle Butt Manor Mystery series.
Cindy will talk about the book, answer your questions, and sign copies which will be for sale at Griffin Bay Bookstore. Griffin Bay Bookstore is located at 155 Spring St., Friday Harbor, WA is an independent bookstore. When you shop locally and support your independent bookstore you nurture your own community.
