by Louise Penny
Part of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, book 21
First published 2026
Chief Inspector Armand Gamache arrives in Three Pines to investigate reports of a mysterious presence connected to the enigmatic Miss Wolcott. The small Quebec village buzzes with whispered stories and unexplained incidents that have residents on edge. Gamache must separate truth from superstition as he digs into Miss Wolcott's past and her connection to the community. Old secrets surface while new tensions emerge among the villagers. The inspector finds himself questioning not just the facts of the case but the nature of belief itself. As Gamache peels back layers of village history, he discovers that some mysteries touch the deepest parts of human nature. The investigation challenges his methodical approach to police work and forces him to confront questions that have no easy answers.
Genres: suspense, mystery, thriller, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, supernatural-elements
Setting: Three Pines, Quebec
400 pages · Hardcover · Minotaur Books