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Louise Penny
Louise Penny is the widely acclaimed author of the Chief Inspector Gamache novels set in her home province of Québec, Canada. Her books have sold more than 18 million copies worldwide, topped American, Canadian and international bestseller lists, and been translated into 35 languages.
Penny’s most recent book is The Grey Wolf. This #1 New York Times bestseller, the 19th mystery in the Inspector Gamache series, follows the investigations of the head of the homicide department of the Sûreté du Québec. In its starred review, Library Journal stated “Penny’s follow-up to A World of Curiosities plays on readers’ fears as she launches a new story arc that is completed in this installment but presents a cliffhanger. It’s a frightening novel of duality, of good versus evil, with an allegorical tale for today’s world, as only Penny can write.”
The Washington Post called The Grey Wolf one of the 10 best mystery novels of 2024. The Toronto Globe and Mail added, “Penny is a daring author. Rather than settling into a comfortable routine, she gives us her most ambitious novel yet
The Grey Wolf
Born in Toronto, Penny didn’t set out to be a writer. Instead, her early career spanned various paths, including working as a journalist, radio host, and even as a news editor for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It wasn’t until she moved to a small town in the Eastern Townships of Quebec that her love for writing and her deep affinity for the countryside led her to create the fictional world of Three Pines. Inspired by the landscapes, the people, and the rhythms of village life, Penny brought to life a community where both light and darkness coexist—where every mystery solved uncovers something more profound about the human soul.
Her character, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, became a literary figure beloved not just for his investigative genius, but for his deep moral compass and sensitivity to the nuances of human nature. Through Gamache, Penny explores the intersections of justice and compassion, authority and vulnerability. As the series progressed, so too did Penny’s exploration of broader societal issues, such as the impact of war, the fragility of peace, and the personal sacrifices made in the pursuit of truth.
What truly sets Penny apart is her ab
THE GREY WOLF: Louise Penny’s 19th Chief Inspector Gamache Novel Announced (with Details)
Mystery fans, get ready because
Penny, one of the most successful and decorated mystery authors working today, first introduced readers to her protagionist, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of Canada’s Sãuretâe du Quebec, in her 2005 debut novel, Still Life. That book won her the New Blood Dagger Award, the Arthur Ellis Award, the Dilys Award, the 2007 Anthony Award, and the Barry Award for Best First Novel. Since then, she’s continued to churn out riveting bestsellers, with Gamache starring in all but one of them, a book she co-wrote with former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called State of Terror. In total, Penny has written eighteen mysteries—which are often compared to the works of Agatha Christie, specifically her Hercule Poirot novels—including The World of Curiosities, which was published in November of 2022.
Her latest mystery novel, the nineteenth in her beloved series, is one of the year’s most anticipated new releases.
Check out the official cover art and plot details below.
The 19th mystery in the #1 Mystery fans, get ready because Penny, one of the most successful and decorated mystery authors working today, first introduced readers to her protagionist, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of Canada’s Sãuretâe du Quebec, in her 2005 debut novel, Still Life. That book won her the Modern Blood Dagger Award, the Arthur Ellis Award, the Dilys Award, the 2007 Anthony Award, and the Barry Award for Finest First Novel. Since then, she’s continued to churn out riveting bestsellers, with Gamache starring in all but one of them, a book she co-wrote with former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called State of Terror. In total, Penny has written nineteen mysteries—which are often compared to the works of Agatha Christie, specifically her Hercule Poirot novels—including The Gray Wolf, which was published last October. Her latest mystery novel, the 20th in her beloved series, is one of the year’s most anticipated new releases. Check out the official cover art and plot details below. (Note: On September 30th, 2025, Penny’s longtime publisher, Minotaur Books, will release Newest Release 22 Books (1 Series) July 2006 November 2025 About the Author Louise Penny is an award-winning journalist who worked for many years for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Her bestselling first mystery, Still Life, was the winner of the New Blood Dagger, Arthur Ellis, Barry, Anthony, and Dilys awards; and her second, A Fatal Grace, won the 2007 Agatha Award for Best Novel. She lives in a small village south of Montréal where she writes, skis, and volunteers.
THE BLACK WOLF: Louise Penny’s 20th Inspector Armand Gamache Novel Announced
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Full Series List in Order
Chief Inspector Gamache
1 - Still Life (Jul-2006)
2 - A Fatal Grace // Dead Cold (May-2007)
3 - The Cruelest Month (Mar-2008)
4 - A Rule Against Murder // The Murder Stone (Jan-2009)
5 - The Brutal Telling (Oct-2009)
6 - Bury Your Dead (Oct-2010)
6.5 - The Hangman (Dec-2011)
7 - A Trick of the Light (Sep-2011)
8 - The Beautiful Mystery (Sep-2012)
9 - How the Light Gets in (Sep-2013)
10 - The Long Way Home (Sep-2014)
11 - The Nature of the Beast (Aug-2015)
12 - A Great Reckoning (Sep-2016)
13 - Glass Houses (Sep-2017)
14 - Kingdom of the Blind (Dec-2018)
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