The Grey Wolf and the Three Pines Mysteries

 I love the Three Pines novels and will happily reread them over and over. Luckily many of the characters, locations and ideas came back into mind as I read the latest novel, The Grey Wolf. But perhaps that's not luck. Perhaps it's the clever way the author reminds you gently of past events without making you feel wrong for not knowing straight away. I'd recommend you read the first book first and work your way up. But this book's great and I kind of suspect it might almost stand alone for a new reader.

The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny

The mystery is complex, made more so by questions of who to trust. The characters are complex, from the familiar Three Pines residents to old enemies and allies coming to the fore. The issues are complex and hugely relevant to the present day. The world is complex, but surely we all know that. And the whole is an absorbing tale with great descriptions, enthralling characterizations, and desperate threats. A book to keep you turning pages. A book that’s really hard to put down. And a book that will keep you awake at night (either reading or pondering implications).

The Grey Wolf is the “good one” of legend. But how do you know which wolf is good and which will turn on you? In this unsettling novel, Gamache looks on almost all his friends as potential enemies… except of course the ones who keep him grounded in Three Pines.

If you’re looking for a light read, don’t pick this one up. But if you want a great addition to the novels of Inspector Gamache, find a copy quickly and start reading.

I’m told the Black Wolf comes out in 2025, and I’m eagerly waiting for it! Please!!!!!