The Grey Wolf: A Novel (Chief Inspector Gamache Novel, 19)

Armand Gamache, the head of homicide in Quebec, is enjoying a quiet afternoon in his garden when his peace is shattered by a phone call from a former nemesis. And although he manages to avoid talking to the person, he soon encounters other strange coincidences. For one thing, someone has broken into his Montreal apartment only to return a stolen item to police headquarters. If that weren’t enough, the person wants to meet Gamache to explain. Is it a trap? Of course, Gamache has to go and find out. This leads to another sinister, dangerous event. And soon enough, a full-blown investigation into something that could turn his world upside down is underway.

The Grey Wolf may be Louise Penny’s finest work yet. If you are already a fan of this series, you will not want to miss this book. It has the familiar cast of characters that readers have come to know and love, and the writing is pitch-perfect. But you will probably need to set aside some time for this one because once you start reading, it will be hard to put down.