Louise Penny
Louise Penny is the acclaimed author of the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series, which has garnered numerous awards including seven Agatha Awards.
Her books have topped bestseller lists in the New York Times and Globe and Mail.
Penny's contributions to Canadian culture were recognized with the Order of Canada in 2017.
She resides in a small village near Montréal, which likely inspires the setting of her novels.
Her writing is known for its depth, complex characters, and exploration of human nature, particularly through the lens of her compassionate detective protagonist.
Books by Louise Penny

Still Life
by Louise Penny
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2005
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293 pages
3.9
271.4K ratings
Mystery
Mystery Thriller
Crime

The Cruelest Month
by Louise Penny
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2007
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310 pages
4.16
112.3K ratings
Mystery
Crime
Mystery Thriller

The Grey Wolf
by Louise Penny
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2024
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421 pages
4.14
53.4K ratings
Mystery
Thriller
Mystery Thriller

A Rule Against Murder
by Louise Penny
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2008
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322 pages
4.21
104.0K ratings
Mystery
Crime
Canada

A World of Curiosities
by Louise Penny
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2022
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390 pages
4.45
74.6K ratings
Mystery
Crime
Canada

A Fatal Grace
by Louise Penny
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2006
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311 pages
4.1
137.2K ratings
Mystery
Crime
Mystery Thriller