Louise Penny

b. 1958

1 series 3 books in order

Louise Penny is a Canadian crime-fiction author, best known for her Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series set in Quebec. Her novels have been translated into over 23 languages, repeatedly reached number 1 on the New York Times Best Seller list, and earned multiple Agatha and Anthony Awards, and she was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2017. Our catalog credits her with Gamache novels including Still Life, The Brutal Telling, and A Trick of the Light. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1958
Known for
A Chief Inspector Gamache novel

Series by Louise Penny

A Chief Inspector Gamache novel

3 books in order

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Louise Penny written?

We list 3 books by Louise Penny across 1 series — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Louise Penny's books?

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