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A Great Reckoning

Chief Inspector Gamache, Book 12

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A Great Reckoning

By: Louise Penny
Narrated by: Adam Sims
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WINNER of the the Barry, Macavity, & Anthony Awards for Best Novel
WINNER of the Agatha Award for Best Contemporary Crime Novel
'Outstanding' THE NEW YORK TIMES

There is more to solving a crime than following the clues.
Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings.

Former Chief Inspector Gamache has been hunting killers his entire career and as the new commander of force, he is given the chance to combat the corruption and brutality that has been rife. But when a former colleague and professor is found murdered, with a mysterious map of the village of Three Pines, Gamache's home, in his possession, Gamache has an even tougher task ahead of him.

When suspicion turns to Gamache himself, and his possible involvement in the crime, the frantic search for answers takes the investigation to Three Pines, where a series of shattering secrets are poised to be revealed ...

Millions of fans worldwide.
One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache.

©2016 Louise Penny (P)2016 Ulverscroft Ltd Crime Thrillers Modern Detectives Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense

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After so many books read by the same narrator it was difficult to recognise the characters. I missed the whole québécoise of it.

great story, wrong narrator

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I can't fault this story or the narration. The story was engrossing and I enjoyed the new narrator.
I think this is the best of the Inspector Gamache books, I've enjoyed them all however feel that the 'layers' of stories contained in this book is the most enjoyable.

Great story.

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Adam Sims did such a stellar job inhabiting the characters and bringing them alive from my first encounter with the series that I'm very biased. I couldn't enjoy this book as much as the previous ones and was quite disappointed with the performance. Over 12 volumes Adam's narration became how I see and know these people and places, so I can't be fair on the experience the new narrator provides. Who I'm sure, is excellent in his own right.

Biased for previous narrator

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These books revolve around Canadian characters in a beautiful Quebec setting. Shame this new book narrated with an English, rather than North American accent. Doesn't capture some of the characters very well. Bring back Adam Simms!

Another great story

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Each Inspector Gamache novel is better than the last. I am cannot remember the last time that reading a series of books gave me such pleasure. There’s a price to pay in reading the next one because I simply don’t want to reach the end of the series.
Three Pines is a place where the balance of life is measured in the history of its residents. It’s a haven but not for those too frightened to live. The wisdom of Gamache is the result of a life lived full to the brim with joy and pain. It’s so satisfying that it becomes more than a humble novel.

Since when was the solution to a mystery such a delicate and convincing delight?

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I liked it all. Good follow up to the previous novels, but like the others, it will stand alone. A good mystery story and thriller.

Very good

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Wonderful story which draws you in , with many strands coming together in a brilliant ending. Another triumph

An engrossing story of the legendary 3pines

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Such a great story. I will read it soon again. More of this kind please.

Wonderful

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So happy that Adam Sims is reading it again. A perfect Gamache. I love these books and the characters who have become like family. Thank you Louise Penny for creating them and sharing!

Another perfect Gamache

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Best so far in the series. Gripping and beautifully written. The characters continue to grow and come to life.

A great reckoning

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