Soon the whole family is caught up in a web of lies and deceit. Normally murder mysteries are not my cup of tea, but I’m enjoying the character development and life in a small town aspect of the novel. I also love them because I learned a lot about history in the early books—the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the role of the Vatican during the Holocaust, how Mossad came to be… very gripping. Please, if there is something I am not seeing or if someone else has had the same experience, reach out! So far so good. My husband and I love this series. I have George withdrawal as well as Penny withdrawal! Thanks! I also enjoy the Thomas and Charlotte Pitt series by Anne Perry- if you like Victorian mysteries, you would like them for the character development and attention to historical detail. Beautifully written, with lush descriptions of the surrounding landscape and the gorgeous decorations put up for the coming visit, interesting characters and a puzzle to solve. Now, in comparison to the Gamache novels, there’s more sex, but you become invested in the characters. Louise Penny announced a couple days ago that her next book will be out at the end of August! So MTS books remain my favourite reads by far. Louise Penny. Every Sunday, the elderly and frail Bernard, in perfect attire, purchases ... Bernard Mandeville loves trains. In books 2 and 3 the murders are kind of weird—not graphic, but weird. I just finished Peter May’s Lewis trilogy. Louise Penny was born in Toronto and she was introduced to mystery novels at a young age because her mother read many works fiction, non-fiction, and crime. Love Inspector Gamache and Maisie Dobbs! I believe they are sold out. I just read “Still Life” a couple weeks ago…it was an ok read for me. I am so glad I finally jumped into this series. Happy to hear that it gets even better from here. Every Sunday, the elderly and frail Bernard, in perfect attire, purchases They’re fun reads, with an insider’s view of America’s favorite federal agency, plus, talk about atmospheric settings! Tana Woods’s books read to me more like a slow-burning nightmare. Just curious. And am really hoping we’ll eventually get another book. In no way do I mean to to offend anyone here but I was shocked at how poorly written that book was. I am not at all a mystery reader (besides some occasional old Agatha Christie), so when I picked up Still Life from your recommendations on the podcast, I was stunned that I loved it. I want to make them last as long as possible. Can someone tell me if the rest are the same or, hopefully, better? Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Volume 16), Macmillan Code of Ethics for Business Partners. In books 2 and 3 the murders are kind of weird—not graphic, but weird. ), so I finally bought Still Life at a used bookstore last fall. Peggy Blair (Canadian). I love this list, and I’d add the JD Robb (Nora Roberts) In Death series. These mysteries feature well-developed characters, intricate plots, psychological depth, and a strong sense of place, with much of the action unfolding in the gorgeous English countryside. I bought it when it came out, but after Ms. Grafton died, i didn’t have the heart to read it right away. Would anyone recommend that I push through and continue reading? Louise Penny and Diana Gabaldon are my favorite authors (after Jane Austin and the Bronte sisters!). Louise Penny sends her Canadian detective to Paris in ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE (Minotaur, 448 pp., $28.99) — and not a moment too soon. Mary Russell is Sherlock’s wife and she takes dangerous missions in exotic places. As the investigation unfolds, it's clear the man had a dark past and many enemies, and that the perpetrator wanted to make his victim suffer. It gives a wonderful sense of place & of the Navajo Nation. I would concur with all your choices except Robert Galbraith. Yes! Melrose is funny and brilliant, and I like him more than the main character, Inspector Jury. I was going to say the same! Can’t believe it now, I used to read Patricia Cornwell…just cannot handle that any longer. The I second this recommendation of Martin Walker’s Bruno series. Love this post…my current read (Maisie Dobbs), an old favorite (Elizabeth George), 5 from my TBR (including Penny) and 1 new series to add (Charles Todd). Another series I read faithfully….actually I listen if at all possible….is the Dave Robichaux series by James Lee Burke. I get more out of them each time. About Tana French, I read Faithful Place several years ago and recently suggested it to my sister as a vacation read. I was left so frustrated with Still Life, especially the ending; I’m not unwilling to give Penny another go, but the usual refrain that “you have to read them in order” has always stopped me, because I know that’s not going to happen. I also second the Bess Crawford series! I am hoping her first book was a one-off and every book thereafter has been better though at this point I am afraid to even test that theory. Then go back and start the series from the beginning.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred) "The strengths of this latest procedural from the inimitable Penny will attract her longtime fans and also draw in new admirers. This first installment reminds me of Dorothy Sayers: detective Duncan Kincaid happens to be vacationing at his posh cousin's time share when a body is found in the resort pool. Thank for this great chain. I think Penny hits her stride with book 4.) I haven’t read Louise Penny yet but absolutely LOVE Tana French. Thanks for the information. I am always looking to find books similar to or recommended by Louise Penny – few reach her standard, but they are still enjoyable. Friends and family in Caleb’s Cove offer up an excess of secrets and suspects. If you’re looking for a read-alike for Tana French I think the closest I’ve found is Kate Atkinson’s mysteries featuring detective Jackson Brodie. I am reading through Louise Penny’s series as fast as I can, thanks to the recommendation of a friend who owns them all and I can borrow! Cart Hello Select your address Holiday Deals Gift Cards Best Sellers Customer Service Find a Gift New Releases Whole Foods AmazonBasics Free Shipping Registry Sell Coupons Subscribe & Save #FoundItOnAmazon Shopper Toolkit Disability Customer Support. I don’t like writers making real historical people their detectives, and endowing them with thoughts they never thought and things they never said. I haven’t given up on it yet! I was hoping to see a list like this! I was glad to see you mention charles Todd but I think “his”(it’s really a mother and son team) inspector Rutledge series is better written. Ian Rankin It may have been you who recommended it on your blog. I’ve read all the Louise Penny, Elizabeth George, and Robert Galbraith. I love Louise Penny and highly recommend the Anne Cleeves’ Shetland Mysteries. Thanks for the heads up about the child victims, I’ll probably scratch this author off my list. I also enjoyed Agatha Raisin and some cozy mysteries. Yes! Praise for All the Devils Are Here“Although Penny touches on a wide range of subjects in this expansive story, her main concern is with the sacrifices we make for those we love. I suggested the Ruth Galloway series too, before seeing you’d already mentioned it. An author that was recently described as The Australian Louise Penny is Jane Harper. I promise that you will love this series! I will second, third, or fourth Alan Bradley’s Flavia de Luce. "—AARP The Magazine “Penny excels at creating a sense of place, and she brings Paris to life with scenes small (a favorite garden at the Rodin museum) and big (the top of the Eiffel Tower). I love all of Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache books. Another series that also operates on those two planes—although with a very different vibe than Louise Penny—is the Gabriel Allon series by Daniel Silva. I added my two cents on the Jury series further down in the comments. The story and writing is excellent but it lacked the aura of Started the second and gave up. I love it! I found the plot compellingly twisty, the characters interesting, the rapport between the two investigators my favorite part. To answer that question, Gamache undertakes a dizzying investigation that takes him all over the city, from the top of the Eiffel Tower to the depths of the national archives. I am just about to start GLASS HOUSES. She writes about Clare Fergusson, an Episcopal priest with a military background. Given the pending visit from the Emperor, everyone wants to forget the murder, but Li Du will not be stopped from trying to unravel the mystery. I read the first two Galbraith, and those were… really engrossing, but then the second was really engrossing and really gross. Another series and author I recommend is the Lady Emily series by Tasha Alexander.
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