INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA December 2018 Indie Next Pick One of Kirkus Reviews’ Best of 2018 PicksBookPage Best of the Year 2018 A LibraryReads Pick for November 2018 A LibraryReads Hall of Fame Winner Washington Post’s 10 Books to Read This NovemberOne of PopSugar’s Best Fall Books to Curl Up With“A captivating, wintry whodunit.” —PEOPLE“A constantly surprising series that deepens and … With
“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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This was a great mystery, as all her books are! Definitely recommend it for an enjoyable Reading experience.
Louise Penney does not disappoint. I have enjoyed each and every one of the Inspector Gamache books.
Maybe the 5th Gamache story I’ve read and I love him more each time. It’s been a while and it was like putting on a favorite, comfy sweater. Yet,not routine or predictable.
another great story from Louise Penny
Another fabulous story! Highly Recommend this one, but read them in order…
A cut above most police procedural…simply excellent plot development and writing.
Love Gamache. Such a wonderful kind man.
I love this series by Louise Penny. This isn’t the best, but it’s good.
And there are some interesting new characters (Looks like a boyfriend for Myrna).
Interesting path for Gamache back to what he does best, while not cutting down his proteges.
Worth reading
Louise Penny is one of my favorite authors!
What a joy to read a Louise Penny mystery. It satisfies on all levels. The adjectives offered don’t do the book justice. Reading about Three Pines and the wonderful people who live there is re-visiting a favorite place of reflection and fascination. Keep writing Louise… I will keep reading your insightful books.
Book lovers need a place to go to reflect on the world around us. You give us that
place.
I have relished every book in this series. I can hardly wait to be with Inspector Gamache again. The plots are wonderful and the pages practically turn themselves. I feel as if I’ve met the characters somewhere in real life.
I like this author and whenever a new book comes out, I try to get it.
My favorite series
Great book
Excellent as are most of Penny’s novels.
Great addition to a wonderful series!
This is one of a series by the author. Have followed every one (about 17 I think) and am never bored. This is not a typical hard boiled PI story and is set in the Quebec region of Canada – near VT. A rich, recurring list of characters, many of whom are admirable.
There are two authors whose books I pre-order as soon as they are announced: Laurie R. King and Louise Penny. I read Kingdom of the Blind as soon as it appeared, which was a while ago; I’m trying to add favorites like this one to my e-library so I can pass on my paper copies to other lucky people so they, too, can enjoy an annual week (or few days, or maybe just 24 hours — these books are hard to put down!) with Armand Gamache.
Louise Penny’ Inspector Gamache series is terrific. Her storytelling gets better with each book.
Louise Penny is second to none in her ability to create a sense of community. Her characters, particularly the residents of the fictional village Three Pines, are united by compassion and respect for one another, regardless of flaws. But the personal dynamic that I find most interesting is between Jean-Guy Beauvoir and his mentor, Armand Gamache. Penny’s books, including “Kingdom of the Blind,” delve into the boundaries between these professionals, all with an eye toward personal growth and fulfillment. I’m not aware of any other writer exploring these themes to the same degree. Penny defines success through camaraderie, family, and friendship — not material gain.