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When Chief Inspector Gamache arrives in picturesque Three Pines, he steps into a village in chaos. A man has been found bludgeoned to death, and there is no sign of a weapon, a motive or even the dead man’s name. As Gamache and his colleagues start to dig under the skin of this peaceful haven for clues, they uncover a trail of stolen treasure, mysterious codes and a shameful history that begins to shed light on the victim’s identity – and points to a terrifying killer…

Review: This is, of course, a well written book with a complex and compelling storyline well worth reading. I say ‘of course’ because this book is part of a wonderful series from Louise Penny that of Chief Inspector Gamache and Three Pines. 5th in the series it shows the author is getting better and better with each book. The series starts with Still Life and, as I enjoy these books so much, I would encourage you to start with that one. Because, well, these are more than mysteries these are books about people, human nature and this is a series to immerse yourself in and come to love so many wonderful characters as well as the well written mystery of each book and, also, Gamache himself and his story. Read it as a one-off if you must but you will miss out on this wonderful alternate world that Louise Penny has created and invited readers to join. This is an excellent series and I would most certainly recommend this book. I do hope you enjoy it too!

Louise Penny is the Number One New York Times bestselling author of the Inspector Gamache series, including Still Life, which won the CWA John Creasey Dagger in 2006. Recipient of virtually every existing award for crime fiction, Louise was also granted The Order of Canada in 2014. She lives in a small village south of Montreal.