Still Life, by Louise Penny (first published 2005).
First book in her series of Chief Inspector Gamache mysteries.
Opening Lines
Miss Jane Neal met her maker in the early morning mist of Thanksgiving Sunday. It was pretty much a surprise all round.
About the Book
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. (—GoodReads)
Initial Thoughts
This is a series I've been meaning to sample for years now. My husband recommended it, which is a little odd since he doesn't read many mystery novels. And I'm doing something that's quite unusual for me, too — starting with the very first book! Instead of starting near the end of the series and working my way back. It's definitely a new experience — but so far, a happy one.
Have a good weekend, everyone.
Stay safe. Stay calm. And happy reading!
Stay safe. Stay calm. And happy reading!
Rose City Reader hosts Book Beginnings on Friday. As she says, the idea is to post the first sentence (or so) of the book you're currently reading, along with any first impressions or thoughts you have about the book, the author, etc. It's a wonderful way of adding new books to your must-read list, and a chance to connect with other readers and bloggers.
I was late to this series too, but really like it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Joy; I loved this book and the series, although I've only read the first three books so far. Must get back to it!
ReplyDeleteHere's mine: “THE CLOSER YOU GET”
Looks good — my reading these days is mostly YA series with Bean. If you want to read one of these series for the younger set I will recommend “The Last Dogs” — it is a four book series and it is really quite good. A little too reminiscent of current times but good nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this series, but I'll take a look! It sounds interesting :)
ReplyDeleteKonna @ The Reading Armchair
I love Louise Penny! I just finished the 8th book in the series. It is one of my favorites.
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