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“A captivating, wintry whodunit.” —PEOPLE
“A constantly surprising series that deepens and darkens as it evolves.” —Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review
Kingdom of the Blind, the new Chief Inspector Gamache novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.
When a peculiar letter arrives inviting Armand Gamache to an abandoned farmhouse, the former head of the Sûreté du Québec discovers that a complete stranger has named him one of the executors of her will. Still on suspension, and frankly curious, Gamache accepts and soon learns that the other two executors are Myrna Landers, the bookseller from Three Pines, and a young builder.
None of them had ever met the elderly woman.
The will is so odd and includes bequests that are so wildly unlikely that Gamache and the others suspect the woman must have been delusional. But what if, Gamache begins to ask himself, she was perfectly sane?
When a body is found, the terms of the bizarre will suddenly seem less peculiar and far more menacing.
But it isn’t the only menace Gamache is facing.
The investigation into what happened six months ago—the events that led to his suspension—has dragged on, into the dead of winter. And while most of the opioids he allowed to slip through his hands, in order to bring down the cartels, have been retrieved, there is one devastating exception.
Enough narcotic to kill thousands has disappeared into inner city Montreal. With the deadly drug about to hit the streets, Gamache races for answers.
As he uses increasingly audacious, even desperate, measures to retrieve the drug, Armand Gamache begins to see his own blind spots. And the terrible things hiding there.
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too much vulgar language; gratuitous it would seem. Awkward and superfluous.
Fantastic! Though I recommend the previous one in the series be read first…and in fact, the first one in th ed series, still life, should be read first…it introduces th he characters and grography.
Louise Penny is one of my favorite authors. I enjoy the characters in this series. Always something unexpected to keep the reader guessing.
Louise Penny’s creation of Tall Pines and it’s continuing characters is terrific. Her last installment contained that world, but made it clear that here will be future changes. I highly recommend her entire series.
I love this series and find each enjoyable.
Beautifully written. A joy to read.
Love this series. Every time I finish one, I can’t wait for the next!
It was like meeting up with old friends once again
Just as good as all of the Louise Penny books.
Just As Good As Louise Penney’s Other GreatBooks
Wonderful because of the characters and the plot itself. The main character, Armond Gamoche , is one that you can’t help admiring. Louise Penny brings all her characters so alive that you begin to love each of them, flaws and all. Top that with a story you can’t put down.
Comfortable mysteries aren’t my cup of tea, and it strains credulity to think of all the murders going on in this tiny northern town, but her characters are irresistible and the detective is the real deal.
I love all Inspector Gamache books! Louise Penny still has it!
This is my second Louise Penny book.Both have taken place in Three Pines in winter. Lots of descriptions of wonderful comfort foods in front of fireplaces. Would like to see how it is depicted when there are no blizzards though. Love the characters.
Not the best of this series, but I still love the characters.
I loved it.
First read for Louise Penny, will certainly read her other books.
Louise Penny can really weave a mystery. Great writer. Great mysteries. Fascinating characters. I highly recommend anything she writes.
I love all of the Inspector Gamache books, and this one was no exception. Louise Penny is exceptional at building characters and making the reader invested in their lives. The people of Three Pines are thoroughly three dimensional, and each story layers on more insight and more emotion. She is also a master of twisted plots, and as many of her books as I have read, I rarely guess the ending.
Its okay