Inspector Gamache Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Still Life | 2005 | Buy |
| Dead Cold / A Fatal Grace | 2006 | Buy |
| The Cruellest Month | 2007 | Buy |
| A Rule Against Murder | 2008 | Buy |
| The Brutal Telling | 2009 | Buy |
Series: Inspector Gamache | Character: Armand Gamache
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Louise Penny is a former CBC radio host who created the Inspector Gamache series in 2005. The books are set in the fictional village of Three Pines, just north of the US border in Quebec. Gamache is a thoughtful, compassionate detective who believes in the goodness of people but confronts evil without cynicism.
The series is known for its focus on community and character alongside mystery. Three Pines feels like a real place, populated by artists, poets, and eccentiles. Penny explores how darkness can hide in beautiful places and how seemingly idyllic communities can harbor terrible secrets.