Still Life (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #1) [B1672]

2008 PB in excellent condition. Winner of the New Blood Dagger, Arthur Ellis, Barry, Anthony, and Dilys awards. Read Book #1 in the series that inspired Three Pines on Prime Video. In Still Life, bestselling author Louise Penny introduces Inspector Armand Gamache of the Surêté du Québec.

Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Surêté du Québec and his team of investigators are called in to the scene of a suspicious death in a rural village south of Montreal. Jane Neal, a local fixture in the tiny hamlet of Three Pines, just north of the U.S. border, has been found dead in the woods. The locals are certain it's a tragic hunting accident and nothing more, but Gamache smells something foul in these remote woods, and is soon certain that Jane Neal died at the hands of someone much more sinister than a careless bowhunter. Still Life introduces not only an engaging series hero in Inspector Gamache, who commands his forces---and this series---with integrity and quiet courage, but also a winning and talented new writer of traditional mysteries in the person of Louise Penny.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "I've enjoyed a couple of Louise Penny books out of order in the past, and decided to start at the beginning. For her first Inspector Gamache book, she has incredible character depth, an enjoyable plot and well written dialogue, very witty."; "A triumphant intro to CI Gamache. For mystery lovers and linguists, this first novel in Louise Penny's now famous series is a delight. Taking place in the atmospheric Three Pines, this first installment introduces us to Chief Inspector Gamache in such a way that makes us determined to read the next book and the next. There are stories within stories and parables, too. All woven together by unforgettable characters and places. Beautifully entertaining."; "Friends recommended this author to me last summer. I was embarrassed to admit I didn't know Louise Penny. Now I am excited as I have lots of her books to look forward to reading. Loved this story and it kept me guessing. Love the characters and look forward to encountering them again."