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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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Louise Penny is such a creative writer and this book is one of her best. She does historical research and is very intelligent in her writing. I love her characters and am excited to see what she has next in mind for Armand Gamache.
I have read all the books in this series and love the main characters. When a new book is published, it is like visiting with old friends.
Armand Gamache, still on suspension, desperately searching for the carfentanyl he let loose in the last book. Will he find it in time? Another story throughout is the will of a woman Armand has no idea who she is and yet she and one of his friends have been assigned to be executors, along w/ an unknown young man. Great characters, lots of action, murder, greed and yet a glimmer of hope as the team endeavors to solve the issues. Wonder if this is Penny’s last book w/ Gamache. I hope not but it does seem to have wrapped up things at the end. A poignant message from the author in regards to the death of her husband and the writing of this book is at the end of the book. So looking forward to more of Penny’s work.
Louise Penny is one of my favorite authors. Her Gamache books are always unusual and filled with characters that are flawed but always trying to do the right thing. I hope she keeps on writing them.
The latest in Penny’s Inspector Gamache series. This one was not so tightly written as the previous ones and she left some ends dangling. I hope there’s another book to answer those questions.
Louise Penny is an imaginative writer and this book is the first mystery I have read in a long time where I could not predict the ending. I would love to live in Three Pines!
I loved it. Her characters are realistic and always interesting. There are always plot twists that keep your interest.
Truly enjoyed this one. Definitely a slow burn but the ending is quick paced and thrilling. Many secrets between strong relationships.
Louse Penny is still on top of the game. One of her best yet.
This last installment in the Inspector Armand Gamache is the best yet.
I love the Gamache books that Louise Penny has written. The characters are very developed and real. You never quite know where they are headed but in the end make sense.
From the very first Inspector Gamache novel, I was drawn into the world of Three Pines and felt I had my very own cottage on the green. Terrible things happen in this lovely village, but Gamache and his loyal team are tireless in their determination to keep Three Pines (and Montreal, and the Maritimes…) safe and homey. This latest book is no exception; I laughed, cried, and worried with the good people of Three Pines and their friends in the Surete. I’m sorry to see some will be seeking new horizons, but have no doubt the author will find ways to keep them in our hearts and her stories. Louise, DON’T STOP WRITING!
The series just gets better and better. I have read most books in the series, not necessarily in their chronological order, so if you haven’t read the previous ones, just know it isn’t a problem at all.
The mystery keeps you guessing until the end. Her stories are always informative and she created a wonderful world filled with complex and interesting characters. I love also how she includes references to poetry or philosophical questions. She does it in a very subtile way, so her books never come off as heavy reads, or worse patronizing. I highly recommend this book.
The last installment of the Gamache series, a wonderful read!
Louise Penney is consistent. Her whole series is absolutely great and this…I think the last book of the series?….is the best of the lot. I have read and reread these books and I always get something new from them. Definitely worth reading.
I am a huge fan of Canadian author, Louise Penny. Her books (14) should be read in order. Her characters set in a tiny community of Three Pines are so well developed.
KINGDOM OF THE BLIND by Louise Penny
“In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king”
. . . perhaps, but what of those who having eyes, do not see? This book is so relevant and so haunting that I’m still replaying and reliving parts of it, even days later.
The plot does involve solving cases, of course, but even more important is building relationships, learning whom to trust, persisting to find resolutions. Dangerous drugs still “out there,” a cadet expelled for drug use, a mysterious will to be sorted . . . so many challenges facing Gamache and his team, who have grown to a level of competence under his guidance.
I loved Gamache’s tactic of reciting a litany of good moments, people, places, and food when facing hard times, and I’m going to try to remember to do that. One item atop that list is the reassurance that there WILL be more Three Pines books to come. Patience to wait will be a challenge, but worth it!
Bravo to all who helped Louise Penny continue this journey. The Acknowledgements tell a beautiful story.
Also, I loved Gamache reading Winnie the Pooh . . . I’d love a bonus CD of bedtime stories. <3
Love Louise Penny
I have read all the prior books in the series and each gets better. Extremely will written with beautifully constructed sentences that speak to you. Infeel that is a category you should add to the above as reasons for recommending a book. Inhave read very entertaining well-plotted books that were not written with an elegant prose. This book checks all the categories.
I have religiously followed this series and look forward to the next book.