by Louise Penny
Part of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, book 9
First published 2013
The bitter chill of winter grips Three Pines as Chief Inspector Armand Gamache investigates the vanishing of a once-famous woman. With his best detectives gone and hostile forces closing in, Gamache follows a mysterious message that leads him to a web of lies and corruption at the heart of the city. Facing his most personal case yet, Gamache must risk everything to save his reputation, his loved ones, and himself.
Genres: fiction, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: high-stakes, personal-case
Setting: Quebec, Quebec (Province), Québec, Québec (Province)
405 pages · Hardcover · Minotaur Books