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How the Light Gets In

Chief Inspector Gamache/Three Pines, Book 9

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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 Crime Crime Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting Tear-jerking

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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I'm hooked on the series. Listening instead of reading was excellent, knowing the characters already.

my first Audible Louise Penny

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Would you listen to How the Light Gets In again? Why?

Yes, as it was so enthralling and involved

Who was your favorite character and why?

Inspector Gamache - interesting and clever

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

Excellent read and end to the series - probably :) Ties up all the ends from other books

Excellent!

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another superb Louise Penny mystery. loved it. Always full of suspense. Great ending. Super book

gamache

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Louise, you are a genius and I love you for it.
Please, never stop writing xx

My goodness

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I’ve really been enjoying this series so I’m sorry to think that the Inspector is coming to the end of his career.

Most enjoyable

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