Chief Inspector Gamache

Chief Inspector Gamache is the compelling protagonist in Louise Penny's mystery series. Gamache, a thoughtful and empathetic police officer, heads the Homicide Division of the Sûreté du Québec in the picturesque village of Three Pines, Quebec. His character is multi-dimensional and relatable, and the series weaves together intriguing murder mysteries with character growth and a strong sense of community, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.

Chief Inspector Gamache consists of nineteen books, and the series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Updated 10/13/2023




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  ★ 5.50 / 2
  ★ 9.30 / 92
  ⧗ 9.66 / 6
  ⧗ 9.00 / 2

Fictions and Others

(Chief Inspector Gamache #1 / 21)
2005 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #2 / 21)
2006 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #3 / 21)
2007 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #4 / 21)
2008 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #5 / 21)
2009 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #6 / 21)
2010 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #7 / 21)
2011 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #8 / 21)
2012 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #9 / 21)
2013 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #10 / 21)
2014 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #11 / 21)
2015 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #12 / 21)
2016 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #13 / 21)
2017 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #14 / 21)
2018 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #15 / 21)
2019 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #16 / 21)
2020 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #17 / 21)
2021 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #18 / 21)
2022 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #19 / 21)
2024 | thriller, mystery
(Chief Inspector Gamache #20 / 21)
2025 | thriller, mystery | Release date October 28, 2025
(Chief Inspector Gamache #21 / 21)
2026 | thriller, mystery | Release date 2026

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