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How the Light Gets In

Chief Inspector Gamache, Book 9

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How the Light Gets In

By: Louise Penny
Narrated by: Adam Sims
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The number-one New York Times best seller.

A detective. As a fierce, unrelenting winter grips Quebec, shadows are closing in on Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. Most of his best agents have left the Homicide Department and hostile forces are lining up against him.

A disappearance. When Gamache receives a message about a mysterious case in Three Pines, he is compelled to investigate - a woman who was once one of the most famous people in the world has vanished.

A deadly conclusion. As he begins to shed light on the investigation, he is drawn into a web of murder, lies, and unimaginable corruption at the heart of the city. Facing his most challenging, and personal, case to date, can Gamache save the reputation of the Sûreté, those he holds dear and himself?

Evocative, gripping and atmospheric, this magnificent work of crime fiction from international best-selling author Louise Penny will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

©2013 Three Pines Creations Incorporated (P)2014 Isis Publishing Limited Crime Crime Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting Tear-jerking

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Critic reviews

"Clever, full of twists and turns, a wonderfully satisfying -- and moving -- addition to Penny's atmospheric, distinctive series" (Kate Mosse)
"Penny's elegant style is deeply satisfying, while Gamache is contemplative even when under pressure, and remains a man you want to spend time with" ( Metro)
"Louise Penny twists and turns the plot expertly tripping the reader up just at the moment you think you might have solved the mystery" ( Daily Express)
"Another bravura performance from an author who has reinvented the village mystery as profoundly as Dashiell Hammett transformed the detective novel" ( Booklist)
"With skilful plotting and gift for creating atmosphere, Penny weaves a dark and suspenseful tale of deadly secrets, professional machinations and surprising twists" ( Good Book Guide)
"Subtle, elegant and beautifully written" ( Sunday Mirror)
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Loved it as always. Gripping, scary, loving and caring. I really do like Louise Penny 's descriptive wording, I always feel as though I have watched a video.

Very exciting and enjoyable

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Intrigue, mystery and suspense interweaving amazing description of flawed characters into superb storyline. How the author is able to have foreseen where these characters would be 7 books ahead and to bring them altogether is amazing.

Twists within twists

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Adam Sims is an amazing narrator and another suspense fill delight full of beloved characters.

Brilliant

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Such a good one! Great character development, wonderful layers. Twists and turns. Well narrated. Page turner.

Best of the bunch!! …so far

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A fantastic story, had me totally gripped. I was so worried for the Inspector and Jean Guy!
the narrator is brilliant, they really add to the story.

Excellent

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I cared about the characters, loved the story - I just couldn't stop listening. I had to know what happened next. A fab book, read brilliantly. Hugely recommended

Loved this. A definite must read

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What will happen next.!! Almost can’t wait to see what unfolds. Three pines lives on.

Great story

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Plotting, drama, angst, characterisation - all utterly brilliant. The intricacies and the detail of the story and the stories within the story are so compelling. The final few chapters had me sitting down to do nothing but listen. And of course I had a little cry too :)

Fantastic, as ever

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This is the most gripping of all the nine Gamache books. I could not bear to switch off and cannot recommend it highly enough.

Gripping

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another superb Louise Penny mystery. loved it. Always full of suspense. Great ending. Super book

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