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The Black Wolf

Chief Inspector Gamache, Book 20

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The Black Wolf

By: Louise Penny
Narrated by: Adam Sims
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 Somewhere out there, in the darkness, a black wolf is feeding.

Several weeks ago, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec and his team uncovered and stopped a domestic terrorist attack in Montréal, arresting the person behind it. A man they called the Black Wolf.

But their relief is short-lived. In a sickening turn of events, Gamache has realized that plot, as horrific as it was, was just the beginning. Perhaps even a deliberate misdirection. One he fell into. Something deeper and darker, more damaging, is planned. Did he in fact arrest the Black Wolf, or are they still out there? Armand is appalled to think his mistake has allowed their conspiracy to grow, to gather supporters. To spread lies, manufacture enemies, and feed hatred and division.

Still recovering from wounds received in stopping the first attack, Armand is confined to the village of Three Pines, leading a covert investigation from there. He must be careful not to let the Black Wolf know he has recognized his mistake. In a quiet church basement, he and his senior agents Beauvoir and Lacoste, pore over what little evidence they have. Two notebooks. A few mysterious numbers on a tattered map of Québec. And a phrase repeated by the person they had called the Grey Wolf. A warning...

In a dry and parched land where there is no water.

Gamache and his small team of supporters realize that for the Black Wolf to have gotten this far, they must have powerful allies, in law enforcement, in industry, in organized crime, in the halls of government.

From the apparent peace of his little village, Gamache finds himself playing a lethal game of cat and mouse with an invisible foe who is gathering forces and preparing to strike.©2025 Louise Penny (P)2025 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense Wolf Exciting Scary

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Fast paced, full of action, political intrigue and climate change issues. At times it felt like I was being preached at over the climate which wasn't pleasant. I enjoyed the story and feel like there is more to come.

Really good story

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Such insight into what could happen 're global warming and how leaders may turn it to their advantage as opposed to the good if the human race. Frightening really.

What is ahead of us.

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Narration simply perfect. Story Almost better than the first “grey” half. Honestly just love these characters, stories sharing their lives and troubles.

Thrilling & yet like being with family

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overall another good listen but wasn't crazy about the ending felt a bit rushed.
hope to go back to a simple murder for the next book before the next fun OTT adventure.

good not great

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Great story wonderfully narrated and paced beautifully. Gamache reigns eternal. Love the series and this did not disappointed.

brilliant

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