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  • How the Light Gets In

  • Chief Inspector Gamache, Book 9
  • By: Louise Penny
  • Narrated by: Adam Sims
  • Length: 14 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (251 ratings)
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How the Light Gets In

By: Louise Penny
Narrated by: Adam Sims
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Summary

The number-one New York Times best seller.

A detective. As a fierce, unrelenting winter grips Quebec, shadows are closing in on Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. Most of his best agents have left the Homicide Department and hostile forces are lining up against him.

A disappearance. When Gamache receives a message about a mysterious case in Three Pines, he is compelled to investigate - a woman who was once one of the most famous people in the world has vanished.

A deadly conclusion. As he begins to shed light on the investigation, he is drawn into a web of murder, lies, and unimaginable corruption at the heart of the city. Facing his most challenging, and personal, case to date, can Gamache save the reputation of the Sûreté, those he holds dear and himself?

Evocative, gripping and atmospheric, this magnificent work of crime fiction from international best-selling author Louise Penny will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

©2013 Three Pines Creations Incorporated (P)2014 Isis Publishing Limited

Critic reviews

"Clever, full of twists and turns, a wonderfully satisfying -- and moving -- addition to Penny's atmospheric, distinctive series" (Kate Mosse)
"Penny's elegant style is deeply satisfying, while Gamache is contemplative even when under pressure, and remains a man you want to spend time with" ( Metro)
"Louise Penny twists and turns the plot expertly tripping the reader up just at the moment you think you might have solved the mystery" ( Daily Express)
"Another bravura performance from an author who has reinvented the village mystery as profoundly as Dashiell Hammett transformed the detective novel" ( Booklist)
"With skilful plotting and gift for creating atmosphere, Penny weaves a dark and suspenseful tale of deadly secrets, professional machinations and surprising twists" ( Good Book Guide)
"Subtle, elegant and beautifully written" ( Sunday Mirror)

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Very exciting and enjoyable

Loved it as always. Gripping, scary, loving and caring. I really do like Louise Penny 's descriptive wording, I always feel as though I have watched a video.

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Twists within twists

Intrigue, mystery and suspense interweaving amazing description of flawed characters into superb storyline. How the author is able to have foreseen where these characters would be 7 books ahead and to bring them altogether is amazing.

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Brilliant

Adam Sims is an amazing narrator and another suspense fill delight full of beloved characters.

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Best of the bunch!! …so far

Such a good one! Great character development, wonderful layers. Twists and turns. Well narrated. Page turner.

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Loved this. A definite must read

I cared about the characters, loved the story - I just couldn't stop listening. I had to know what happened next. A fab book, read brilliantly. Hugely recommended

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Great story

What will happen next.!! Almost can’t wait to see what unfolds. Three pines lives on.

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Fantastic, as ever

Plotting, drama, angst, characterisation - all utterly brilliant. The intricacies and the detail of the story and the stories within the story are so compelling. The final few chapters had me sitting down to do nothing but listen. And of course I had a little cry too :)

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Good story well narrated.

This is my first foray into this series and I really enjoyed it. The characters are interesting and the plot is absorbing. I liked the Canadian setting. I think it would be better to know the backstory of the protagonists but I can revisit once I start at the beginning.

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The best yet!

I am totally hooked on this series of books...this one made me laugh,hold my breath,swear (now I can swear in English or French!! ) and cry, there was everything you could want from an audiobook... characters that get under your skin and deep into your heart... fantastic. listened all day then kept having to reset the timer last night as I couldn't stop listening...bring on the next book!

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Perfect

This is the best yet. And such a kind book. Lucky us - lots more in the series.

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