by Louise Penny
Part of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, book 3
First published 2021
Spring arrives in the quaint village of Three Pines, but a grisly discovery shatters the community's tranquility. A beloved local is found dead, their body arranged in a chilling ritual. Chief Inspector Gamache and his team delve into the victim's shadowy past, uncovering secrets that threaten to tear the village apart. As they race to catch the killer before another life is taken, Gamache must confront his own demons and the fragility of human connection.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, found-family
Setting: Three Pines
Period: Spring
311 pages · Paperback · Minotaur Books