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  *Starred Review* Through Cosham's masterful narration, we feel every threat to Gamache and the members of his team as well as to the residents of Three Pines. Listeners might quibble that Cosham's Gamache speaks with an English accent, rather than French, but few would deny his skill at placing listeners right with Gamache in the middle of the action as he investigates two murders—a death in a traffic accident and the equally mysterious death of the last of the famous quintuplets born during the Great Depression. All the while, Gamache, with allies in tow, covertly provokes the final confrontation with his nemesis, the head of the Sûreté and author of a nefarious plan to destroy more than just Gamache's career. As always, Cosham applies his remarkable vocal talents to channel a range of characters from both the mostly French-speaking department and the Canadian denizens of Three Pines. His reading effectively captures the edgy and emotionally charged intensity as the story unfolds, building to the dramatic conclusion. In the interview that follows the audiobook, author Penny speaks with series narrator Cosham. She remarks that she feels as if she were "walking with you, not watching" the action unfold. This ninth entry is not to be missed for series fans, but those new to Penny should start with the first, Still Life (available from Blackstone Audio). Copyright 2019 Booklist Reviews.

LOUISE PENNY is the New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author of eight previous Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels. She has been awarded the John Creasey Dagger, Nero, Macavity and Barry Awards, as well as two each of the Arthur Ellis and Dilys Awards. Additionally, Louise has won four Agatha Awards and four Anthony Awards. Her most recent novel, The Beautiful Mystery debuted at #2 on the New York Times bestseller list. She lives in a small village south of Montréal.