The Nature of the Beast
The Nature of the Beast is a New York Times bestselling Chief Inspector Gamache novel from Louise Penny.
Hardly a day goes by when nine year old Laurent Lepage doesn't cry wolf. From alien invasions, to walking trees, to winged beasts in the woods, to dinosaurs spotted in the village of Three Pines, his tales are so extraordinary no one can possibly believe him. Including Armand and Reine-Marie Gamache, who now live in the little Quebec village.
But when the boy disappears, the villagers are faced with the possibility that one of his tall tales might have been true.
And so begins a frantic search for the boy and the truth. What they uncover deep in the forest sets off a sequence of events that leads to murder, leads to an old crime, leads to an old betrayal. Leads right to the door of an old poet.
And now it is now, writes Ruth Zardo. And the dark thing is here.
A monster once visited Three Pines. And put down deep roots. And now, Ruth knows, it is back.
Armand Gamache, the former head of homicide for the Sûreté du Québec, must face the possibility that, in not believing the boy, he himself played a terrible part in what happens next.
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Louise Penny
Louise Penny is a name that has become synonymous with the quiet, enigmatic world of Three Pines, a small village nestled in the heart of Quebec. Through her Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series, Penny has transformed the cozy mystery genre into something much deeper—blending intricate plots with themes of humanity, morality, and the complexity of relationships. Her books don’t just offer compelling whodunits; they offer reflections on the way we live, the choices we make, and the weight of secrets we carry.
Chief Inspector Gamache
The Chief Inspector Gamache series immerses readers in the quiet, picturesque world of Three Pines, a small, seemingly peaceful village tucked away in Quebec. At its heart is Armand Gamache, a seasoned detective whose sharp mind is rivaled only by his deep compassion and understanding of human nature. In a world where secrets lurk beneath every corner, Gamache’s steady and empathetic approach to solving mysteries makes him a figure readers can’t help but admire.
Chief Inspector Gamache consists of twenty books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
