by Louise Penny
Part of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, book 6.5
First published 2010
A jogger runs through the November woods outside Three Pines, Quebec. He discovers a man's body suspended from a tree. The dead man had been staying at the village Inn and Spa, seeking solitude. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache arrives to investigate the scene. The question becomes whether this was suicide or murder. Gamache traces the evidence and uncovers secrets from the victim's past. His investigation reveals the real purpose behind the man's visit to Three Pines. This short story was written for the GoodReads Canada program, designed specifically for emerging adult readers. The prose uses simple language and straightforward storytelling at a grade three reading level.
Genres: fiction, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-detective, secrets
Setting: Three Pines, Quebec
Period: November
87 pages · Paperback · Grass Roots Press