Like a virtuoso, Penny plays a complex variation on the theme of the clue hidden in plain sight. Filled with unexpected insights. Publishers Weekly (starred review) A gem of a book . . . a beautifully told, lyrically written story of love, life, friendship, and tragedy. Booklist (starred review) Cerebral, wise, and compassionate, Gamache is destined for stardom. Don't miss this stellar debut. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A perfectly executed traditional mystery. Denver Post Penny has written the kind of debut many writers merely dream of, and she leaves readers dreaming of Gamache's next case. Richmond Times-Dispatch Penny's writing is so descriptive, so evocative of the beautiful autumn Canadian landscape that she makes one wish to move north as rapidly as possible. Inspector Gamache is himself an elegant, intelligent, kind, observant, and wise family man, everyone's dream of a Quebecois, the French Canadian who, along with his endearing and professional team, will solve the murder. Utah Daily Herald"

LOUISE PENNY is the #1 New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author of ten Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels. She has won numerous awards, including a CWA Dagger and the Agatha Award (five times), and was a finalist for the Edgar Award for Best Novel. She lives in a small village south of Montreal."