Still Life: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny (English) Paperback

Description: Still Life by Louise Penny With this award-winning first novel, Penny introduces Inspector Armand Gamache, who commands his forces with integrity and quiet courage. Locals are convinced a murder is no more than a tragic hunting accident, but Gamache uncovers something more sinister. RThis cerebral mystery . . . is a rare treat.S--"People." Martins Press. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Read the series that inspired Three Pines on Prime Video. In Still Life, bestselling author Louise Penny introduces Inspector Armand Gamache of the Surêté du Québec. Winner of the New Blood Dagger, Arthur Ellis, Barry, Anthony, and Dilys awards. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Surêté du Québec and his team of investigators are called in to the scene of a suspicious death in a rural village south of Montreal. Jane Neal, a local fixture in the tiny hamlet of Three Pines, just north of the U.S. border, has been found dead in the woods. The locals are certain its a tragic hunting accident and nothing more, but Gamache smells something foul in these remote woods, and is soon certain that Jane Neal died at the hands of someone much more sinister than a careless bowhunter. Still Life introduces not only an engaging series hero in Inspector Gamache, who commands his forces---and this series---with integrity and quiet courage, but also a winning and talented new writer of traditional mysteries in the person of Louise Penny. Back Cover Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sur Author Biography LOUISE PENNY is the author of the #1 New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling series of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels. She has won numerous awards, including a CWA Dagger and the Agatha Award (six times), and was a finalist for the Edgar Award for Best Novel. In 2017, she received the Order of Canada for her contributions to Canadian culture. Louise lives in a small village south of Montréal. Review "A rare treat." --People magazine "Its hard to decide what provides the most pleasure in this enjoyable book: Gamache, a shrewd and kindly man constantly surprised by homicide; the village, which sounds at first like an ideal place to escape from civilization; or the clever and carefully constructed plot." --Chicago Tribune "Cerebral, wise and compassionate, Gamache is destined for stardom. Dont miss this stellar debut." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Terrific. Like a virtuoso, Penny plays a complex variation on the theme of the clue hidden in plain sight." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A gem of a book." --Booklist (starred review) "[An] auspicious debut... [Pennys] deceptively simple style masks the complex patterns of a well-devised plot." --Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review "A perfectly executed traditional mystery." --Denver Post "A stellar debut novel. The setting is entrancing... Well done!" --Deadly Pleasures "A gem of a debut novel--clever, charming, with perceptively realized characters... and the enormously appealing Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. I cant wait for the next installment." --Deborah Crombie, author of Water Like a Stone "An excellent, subtle plot full of understanding of the deeper places in human nature, and many wise observations that will enrich the reader long after the pages are closed." --Anne Perry, author of Long Spoon Lane "Georges Simenon kept Maigret going for over a hundred books. It will be a delight for all of us who love detective fiction if Louise Penny can stay around long enough to do the same for Gamache." --Reginald Hill, author of The Stranger House "Still Life is a masterpiece of a traditional drawing room mystery, repainted in the autumnal colors of the Canadian countryside. Louise Penny is a storytelling artist." --Julia Spencer-Fleming, author of To Darkness and to Death "What a joy it is to discover a detective like Armand Gamache, strong, calm and charismatic and at work on a good mystery in a believable setting." --Peter Lovesey, author of The Circle "What a joy to read a crime novel written with such skill and integrity, strong on character and atmosphere...I couldnt put it down." --Margaret Yorke, author of False Pretences "Still Life is a lovely, clever book and I hope I shall be reading a lot more by Louise Penny!" --Ann Granger, author of That Way Murder Lies Review Quote Winner of the?New Blood Dagger,?Arthur Ellis,?Barry,?Anthony, and?Dilys awards Description for Reading Group Guide Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sret du Qubec and his team of investigators are called in to the scene of a suspicious death in a rural village south of Montral and yet a world away. Jane Neal, a long-time resident of Three Pines, has been found dead in the woods. The locals are certain its a tragic hunting accident and nothing more but Gamache smells something foul this holiday season...and is soon certain that Jane died at the hands of someone much more sinister than a careless bowhunter. ... With this award-winning first novel, Louise Penny introduces an engaging hero in Inspector Gamache, who commands his forces--and this series--with power, ingenuity, and charm. Details ISBN1250068738 Author Louise Penny Short Title STILL LIFE Pages 352 Publisher St. Martins Press Series Chief Inspector Gamache Novel Language English ISBN-10 1250068738 ISBN-13 9781250068736 Media Book DEWEY FIC Series Number 1 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-06-30 Subtitle A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel UK Release Date 2015-06-30 Format Paperback Imprint St. Martins Press Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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