Louise Penny
Books in Order by Date of Publication
Louise Penny is a highly acclaimed author known for her captivating mystery novels set in rural Quebec Canada. Her writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the natural world intricate plotting and complex characters. Penny's typical genre is mystery with elements of suspense psychological insight and literary fiction. Her Inspector Gamache series has become incredibly popular thanks to her ability to craft relatable and engaging characters particularly the intelligent and compassionate Gamache himself. The series has garnered widespread acclaim for its thought-provoking exploration of human nature relationships and the complexities of small-town life. With 36 books in publication order Penny's Inspector Gamache series is a beloved and highly successful franchise.
1. Still Life (A Three Pines Mystery) (2005) Buy on Amazon
2. DEAD COLD (2006) Buy on Amazon
3. A Fatal Grace (2007) Buy on Amazon
4. The cruellest month (2007) Buy on Amazon
5. The Cruelest Month (2008) Buy on Amazon
6. The brutal telling (2009) Buy on Amazon
7. The Murder stone (2009) Buy on Amazon
8. Bury Your Dead (Armand Gamache #6) (2010) Buy on Amazon
9. The hangman (2010) Buy on Amazon
10. Bury Your Dead (2010) Buy on Amazon
11. A trick of the light (2011) Buy on Amazon
12. The beautiful mystery (2012) Buy on Amazon
13. How the Light Gets In (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #9) (2013) Buy on Amazon
14. The long way home (2014) Buy on Amazon
15. Last Detective (2014) Buy on Amazon
16. Chief Inspector Gamache Series Books 1-3 (2015) Buy on Amazon
17. Chief Inspector Gamache Series Books 7-9 (2015) Buy on Amazon
18. Chief Inspector Gamache Series Books 4-6 (2015) Buy on Amazon
19. Chief Inspector Gamache Series Books 1 - 10 (2015) Buy on Amazon
20. A great reckoning (2016) Buy on Amazon
21. Glass Houses (2017) Buy on Amazon
22. Armand Gamache Series Books 1-12 (2017) Buy on Amazon
23. Kingdom of the Blind (2018) Buy on Amazon
24. Louise Penny Boxset 2018 (2018) Buy on Amazon
25. The Best American Mystery Stories 2018 (2018) Buy on Amazon
26. A Better Man (2019) Buy on Amazon
27. All the Devils Are Here (2020) Buy on Amazon
28. The Madness of Crowds (2021) Buy on Amazon
29. Cruellest Month : (a Chief Inspector Gamache Mystery Book 3) (2021) Buy on Amazon
30. Untitled Gamache #18 (2022) Buy on Amazon
31. Chief Inspector Gamache Book 18 (2022) Buy on Amazon
32. Grey Wolf (2024) Buy on Amazon
33. Black Wolf (2025) Buy on Amazon
34. The Black Wolf (2025) Buy on Amazon
35. Untitled Buy on Amazon
36. Untitled Three Pines 6 (Export) Buy on Amazon
About Louise Penny
Louise Penny is a highly acclaimed author and novelist known for her captivating and atmospheric mysteries that have garnered a devoted following among readers worldwide. Born in Toronto Canada Penny's background in childcare and non-profit management provided a unique perspective that she later infused into her writing.
As a novelist Penny's style is characterized by her ability to weave intricate plots nuanced characters and a deep sense of place often set against the backdrop of rural Quebec. Her books are meticulously researched drawing heavily from her own experiences and observations of the human condition. This attention to detail has earned her a reputation for crafting stories that are both suspenseful and emotionally resonant.
Penny's writing has captivated readers with its lyricism and intelligence making her a beloved author in the mystery genre. Her fans appreciate her unique blend of wit warmth and insight which enables her to explore complex themes and relationships with sensitivity and nuance. The series she has created has become a staple of modern mystery fiction with its richly drawn characters and immersive settings drawing readers back time and again. Through her work Penny has proven herself to be a masterful storyteller one whose books are both a joy to read and a testament to the power of storytelling to illuminate the human experience.