All the Devils Are Here

This is possibly my favorite so far. Touching, humorous, filled with twists, turns, and surprises. Wonderful!I'm one who reads everything in all genres. Like all of us I have my favorite authors. Though Dame Christy has had my heart since I was 12, Louise Penny certainly holds the place right next to her.

This book keeps you glued to the very end. It has more twists and turns, and nail biting tension than nearly any I have read ever.

Love Louise Penny books

This story is one that I guarantee will probably be finished in one day! So much happens to so many characters you just have to keep reading! Family and professional lives intertwined so seamlessly it's mind boggling! This is the best Inspector Gamache story so far, and I honestly thought all the previous 15 could have held that title! Miss Penny continues to give us wonderful entertainment. Thank you!

…the suspense and love in every page and chapter. Gamache’s entire family in Paris and enough intrigue to color them all. A rare book find. I am sorry it had to end ( in a way).

In this latest Chief Inspector Gamache novel, the story plays out (mostly) in Paris.An intriguing plot line full of murder, corporate greed, and a deepening understanding of the personal dynamics of Gamache and his family.One of my favorites!

After a slow start, this story took off like a rocket and held me captive til the end. I will be disappointed if this one isn't made into a movie. Well done, Louise Penny.

I love this series, and while each one has held me spellbound, made my heart race, this one has made me positively lightheaded with fear for my friends. Because at this point, that is what all these characters are. Thank you for this world populated by people trying to do the right thing.

This is probably my favorite of the series so far, despite the change in local and new characters. It was nice to have a change of place, though like Gamache, I’ll be happy to get back to Three Pines again. The plot is marvelously well-constructed. You will find it hard to tear yourself away from it. In fact, it becomes a genuine cliff-hanger towards the end! Make sure you read it when you have a good chunk of time because you are not going to want to put it down. If I could give a book six stars, this one would be it! Wow!

Another in the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series, in which the family from little Three Pines goes to Paris for the impending birth of Annie's daughter, Armand's granddaughter. Part of their anticipated joy is spending time with Armand's godfather, the man who had been like a father to him after the death of his parents.But what awaits Armand and his wife is the hit-and-run injury of Stephen and the gunshot death of a man they find in Stephen's apartment. What is this all about and how can Armand learn what's going around? What follows is a complexity of issues that culminate in threats of death to Armand's son, Daniel, with whom he is desperate to remove the estrangement that has endured for too many years to count. Can he break through with Daniel? Will he make it to the hospital for Annie's birth? And will he solve the mystery regarding Stephen?

“Hell is empty, and all the devils are here.” Shakespeare’s, The TempestChief Inspector Armand Gamache, his wife Reine-Marie and Armand's god-father, billionaire Stephen Horowitz, are all in Paris to celebrate the birth of the Gamache’s 4th grandchild. Daughter, Annie and her husband, Jean-Guy Beauvoir, are now living in Paris and their first daughter is due any day. Jean-Guy, formerly Gamache’s second in command in the Surete du Quebec, has accepted a private sector position with GHS Engineering, a multinational industry. The Gamache’s son Daniel, his wife Roslyn and their 2 daughters already reside in the City of Light. Following a dinner out, Stephen is hit by a car while crossing the street. There is no doubt that the hit was intentional.The 93 year old Horowitz is put into a medically induced coma. Gamache begins his investigation by contacting his friend and peer, Claude Dussault, Prefect of the Paris police. Both men know that Horowitz has enemies and that he uses both his power and his money to bring down those whom he perceived as crooks and that he has many secrets. Why was Horowitz renting a grand suite at a posh Parisian hotel when his own very posh apartment was just a few blocks away? Was he hiding? Was he alone?Horotitz’s apartment has been wrecked by intruders and a dead man lies behind the sofa. Someone was looking for something, but what? and who? Gamache's all-encompassing investigation leads him in many directions. The deeper he dives into the killer’s secrets the more he worries how to keep his own family safe and exactly who he can trust. It is a thrilling investigation with plenty of twists and turns that will have the reader on the edge of her seat. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In the case of "All the Devils Are Here," here refers to Paris. Chief Inspector Gamache's son and daughter-in-law had lived in Paris with their daughters for several years, and Gamache's daughter and son-in-law have just moved there.Son-in-law and long-time second in command, Jean-Guy Beauvoir, has left the Surete to go into private enterprise in Paris. Unknown to Jean-Guy is that CI Gamache's wealthy godfather had a hand in arranging the job from behind the scenes. Now the entire extended Gamache family, son and wife, daughter and husband, CI Gamache and wife, Reine-Marie, and godfather, are in Paris to welcome the newest addition to the family. Annie Gamache Beauvoir and Jean-Guy are expecting a daughter any minute.That's when all hell breaks loose, uncovering many of the devils that have been hiding behind a curtain of respectability. Gamache's godfather is hit in the street by a hit-and-run driver, and Gamache knows it was attempted murder. Then, a man unknown to Gamache is found murdered in his godfather's apartment. Gamache and Beauvoir recognize the shot in the back, and then one in the head, as a commando killing.As Gamache struggles with a severely injured godfather, an expectant daughter, a son that appears to hate him, and a so-called friend in charge of the Paris police, time is running out to solve the mysteries. To start, they aren't even sure what all of the mysteries--and who all the devils--are.Louise Penny writes intelligent, well-crafted stories. Her characters are believable as we follow them through her plots. All the Devils Are Here is a terrific story, well told. As a pure mystery, it may be one of her best. If you're a fan of the Gamache/Three Pines Series, as I am, you don't want to miss it, and you will not be disappointed. If you haven't, yet, started reading Penny's Three Pines novels, you should. You'll love them.

We have traveled far from the cozy village of Three Pines, as the entire family gathers in Paris for the birth of Jean-Guy and Annie's daughter.Jean-Guy has a new job in an engineering firm, enjoying the perks and the lack of crime in his new life away from the police force in Quebec. Nearby live Daniel and Roslyn Gamache and their two daughters, and Armand and Reine-Marie have arrived to await the immenent birth of their newest grandchild. Another joyous reunion is expected between Armand's godfather, Stephen, who has also come to town.Of course, not all is well. After a family meal they each are headed their separate ways, when a vehicle comes from nowhere and takes aim at the elderly Stephen, and mows him down. Armand insists this is an attempted homicide and works to convince his old friend Claude, the Perfect of Police for Paris, that an investigation is needed.Nothing is as it seems. Stephen has been in Paris far longer than he admitted. He is not staying in his apartment, but in a luxury hotel. Who was he trying to contact, and why was he targeted. When Armand and Reine-Marie investigate the hotel room, they are even more confused, but Stephen's apartment tells them that this was no hit and run.Soon there is a web of deceit and intrigue involving Stephen, Daniel, the prefect, and the company where Jean-Guy works. This gets very hard to follow.A plus in this book is the degree to which Reine-Marie gets involved in the investigation. Added to her researching skills is the help she receives from other researchers - librarians. I liked this touch. We librarians really do know our stuff.A minus for me was the mysterious "all access" card created by Stephen and given only to a very select group - of course Armand has this card. The card seems to be a simple business card with nothing more than Stephen's name and the handwritten initials JSPS. No amount of explanation convinces me that anyone handed this card would immediately drop everything to get you whatever you needed. This opens locked doors, tells people to give you passwords, bank account information and more. I'm sorry, others need to be privy to this and it is described as so secret that I would not expect so many people to understand.Other than this, and the confusing nature of the crime, I enjoyed this most recent Armand Gamache book.

I’m not sure how I failed to hear about Louise Penny’s novels all those years, but somehow I did. And then, when I read about this book at the time of its release last year, I downloaded it and looked forward to reading it.But then, for whatever reason, I let it sit unread on my Kindle until this week — for an entire year!Finally, after reading a number of other very good books this summer, I dove into All the Devils Are Here . . . and I have discovered both a new favorite author and a series that I look forward to experiencing in its entirety!Even though I jumped into the Inspector Gamache series at book number 16 in this well-established series, I had no difficulty getting to know the main characters and enough of their background stories to connect fully with the unfolding story. That tale is developed beautifully, grabbing me in its first chapter and never letting go right up to its touching and deeply satisfying final scene.Louise Penny is a master writer of the kind of mystery stories that are rarely told these days — wonderfully crafted “whodunit” tales with well-plotted crimes that are solved by a beloved returning main character. Armand Gamache is a likable and realistic crime solver, and the other central characters are equally engaging and easy to care about.As for the story, it unfolds in a genuinely suspenseful manner that left me reluctant to put the book down and eager to get back to it as soon as possible. Its twists and turns were often surprising, but always within the realm of believability.Brava!Count me among what I am sure are legions of Louise Penny fans!

I have read and enjoyed all of the novels in the Inspector Gamache series.For those who have not yet discovered these wonderful mystery novels, I will say that they are good mystery novels with satisfying puzzles and solutions. While they are not entirely cozy, neither are they filled with so much violence, gore, and suspense that you will be unable to sleep comfortably at night.Mostly why I love them is that each novel, like a very precious gift, contains at its core a beating heart of love, joy, caring, and grace over all the pain and suffering in our human world.If you are from the USA like myself, you may enjoy getting to know Canada, and especially French Canada, as a baked-in part of all of these novels.But most of all, you may, like me, get to know a lot of characters from these character-driven novels. They are, like real people, each unique in their personalities, their quirks (whether beloved or irritating), their loves, hates, flaws, and graces. The author does not fear to let them change, or even die.Many of these novels explore some aspect of the arts either as a main driver of the plot, or as a beautiful setting.This particular novel is unusual since most of it takes place in Paris, not in French Canada. To see Paris through the eyes of some of Louise Penny’s characters was a delight. The tale returns only at the end to the familiar home of the main characters, the small village of Three Pines, just north of the border with Vermont.That said, as I finished the book, I felt satisfied at enjoying yet another wonderfully written Louise Penny. I felt sad that it was over. And I found myself thinking about my fictional friends in Three Pines and missing them.That is why I have some re-reading to do now. It will be my pleasure.

443 pages5 starsThis book in the series is set in France – Paris to be exact.The whole family is there: Daniel, Roslyn, Annie, Jean-Guy and of course Armand and his wife Reine-Marie. Annie's second child is due any day and the family is anxious. They meet for dinner with a very old friend and Armand's godfather Stephen Horowitz. When leaving the restaurant, Stephen is run down in in the street by a speeding van.So begins an action-packed story of loyalty, trust, relationships, family and love. We have crooked cops, a nefarious corporation, horrific murders, kidnapping and people without conscience seeking untold wealth for their own gain.While Stephen lies in the hospital in a coma and on a ventilator, the Gamaches seek to solve the mystery of not only Stephen’s attack, but the murder of a man found in Stephen's apartment. The tendrils and solutions are hard coming. The entire family becomes involved along with the Paris police.Daniel's long-standing animosity against his father Armand is explained in this book. Will the dispute ever be resolved?The book being set in Paris made no difference to me. While I love the charming little village of Three Pines (who can resist Ruth and her duck?), I looked forward to a little break.I have read all of Louise Penny's books and this one is right up there with the best. Her writing continues to be timely, exciting and her characters show remarkable insight. Especially Armand, he is very tuned into to others' thoughts and feelings. I love the little philosophical asides Ms. Penny inserts in her books. I really appreciate a novel that makes me think.Anxiously awaiting the next in the series...

I am a big fan of Louise Penny's books! This book is so good that I immediately read it a second time, so I could spot what I missed the first time through, and so I could stay in this world a while longer. I did notice additional details, and I loved it even more the second time! I would give it more than 5 stars if I could!Nearly this entire book takes place in Paris (before the pandemic), so that is a delight, though it means we hardly see our old friends who live in Three Pines. There is a fascinating and intricate plot (as usual). But my favorite thing about this book is the in depth look at the Gamache family members and their relationships. What I love most about Louise Penny’s books is the people, the characters. We get to know the Gamache family better in this book: his wife Reine-Marie, who is a gifted archivist and librarian; his son Daniel and his family, who have lived in Paris for years; his daughter Annie and her family (Annie is very pregnant with her second child throughout this book); and of course his godfather, who is in his 90s now.If you love Paris, you will love this book. If you love books that incorporate references to art, music, poetry and literature, you will love this book (and this series). If you love books with characters who keep you emotionally engaged for the entire book, you will love this book. If you love books with complicated plots, you will love this book. If you love seeing good triumph over evil, you will love this book.I am not saying this book is all sweetness and light; it is not. But it is deeply satisfying on so many levels.I always recommend that a series be read in order for maximum enjoyment. While I still believe that is best, I also think this book could be read with enormous enjoyment by a reader who had not read any of the previous books.

Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Quebec Surete is back with a new story, except it doesn’t happen in Quebec and none the regular characters from the village of Three Pines are present.Gamache and his wife Reine-Marie are in Paris for the birth of their fourth grandchild. His son-in-law and former No. 2 Jean-Guy Beauvoir and the Gamaches’ daughter Anny are having their second child, and the birth is imminent. Jean-Guy is working for a large and globally known engineering firm. Their son Daniel Gamache and his wife Roslyn have lived in Paris for some years and have two daughters. Daniel works in investment banking.In the previous 15 Gamache novels by Louise Penny, we don’t really know much about Daniel and his family. In “All the Devils Are Here,” we find out why. Daniel and his father are estranged and have been since Daniel was a boy. Gamache has never understood what happened between them. Paris holds other attractions; it’s the city where Armand proposed to Reine-Marie, and it’s the city where Armand’s godfather, 93-year-old Stephen Horowitz, lived for many years and where he still maintains an apartment.Stephen joins the Gamache family for dinner one Friday night. As they leave the restaurant, Stephen is critically injured by a hit-and-run truck. Gamache suspects the attack was deliberate. When the body of a 75-year-old engineer, also from Montreal, is found in Stephen’s apartment, killed with what was likely a military weapon, Gamache knows that something bad is happening. Over the next three days, the chief inspector and his family will face mystery, danger, and peril. Someone is desperate to find something that Stephen had, something he was apparently preparing to take to a board meeting of the engineering firm where Jean-guy works.“All the Devils Are Here” maintains the core characters – Gamache and Jean-Guy – of the previous novels. It also retains the feel and distinct characteristics of the series – a high-level conspiracy, a story that peels like an onion (often including the smell and the tears), and the dogged determination of the inherently decent Gamache. What’s different, other than the setting and the absence of the regular village residents, is how much we learn about Gamache’s family and his own personal history.It’s a big story, wonderfully told by a master storyteller.

As impossible as it might seem, Louise Penny has written an even better book. She has always been a master of the literary mystery, but this latest book is the best of an already terrific series. In this story, Armand Gamache (our Canadian police detective) is in Paris with his wife. They are visiting their grown children and awaiting the birth of a new granddaughter. The focus is tightly on the extended Gamache family. Louise Penny writes eloquently with great insight about family dynamics, love, and pain. That part of the book was compelling for me. Then there is the setting: Paris! If you have never been to Paris, you will feel as if you just made the journey. If you know Paris, you will be delighted. (Personally, it was fun to begin at the Rodin Museum and have one lunch scene set at Le Comptoir which is our favorite bistro at our favorite hotel.) So, there are all of these wonderful aspects of the book before you even get to the mystery. Which, not surprisingly, is engrossing. The plot is complex, but the reader is never confused. The pacing is brisk, and the tension level is high. The mystery is global in scale, but the story remains intimately personal at the same time. Louise Penny and very few others are writing genre fiction at this high standard. For me, it is a small group including people such as Ann Cleeves (her Shetland Island, Vera Stanhope, and Two Rivers series), Ellie Griffiths (her Ruth Galloway series and the standalone Stranger Diaries), Martin Walker (Bruno, Chief of Police), Jane Harper (all of her books, but especially The Lost Man), and Paul Doiron (his Mike Bowditch series). But as for this book, it is brilliant. As a reminder: one of the very greatest strengths of this series is the richness of the character development. Every aspect of that development has led us to this point in time. You cannot just jump into this series at book 16. The author does not (and could not) rehash everything that has gone before, but the reader needs to know the background of past struggles, pain, victories, and history to fully appreciate the conflicts and challenges that are such an integral part of this story.

I have read all of Ms. Penny's books and preordered All the Devils Are Here as soon as I saw a publication date. Since it landed on my Kindle yesterday, I have done nothing but read. Reine-Marie and Armand have flown to Paris to see children Annie and Daniel and their families, particularly to be there for the birth of Annie's and Jean-Guy's second child. Stephen, Armand's godfather, has also come to the city for the occasion. On the first night of their visit, after a satisfying, happy dinner at a favorite restaurant, Stephen is the victim of a hit and run driver, right before the family's eyes. Armand's friend from long ago is now the head of police in Paris, and it to him he turns, knowing that this was no accident. From there the story unfolds as to why Stephen has been in the city longer than they knew, why he has moved from his apartment to a hotel suite, and why he has kept a very important project from them. It is a very complicated plot, and the reader needs to have his wits about him to follow the many threads in the mystery. It is very much a thriller and a rollercoaster ride - who is to be trusted, who is complicit, and why. At first I was a bit disappointed that I wouldn't be revisiting Three Pines, that bucolic hamlet which is the setting of most of the books. It only took pages before I was as entranced by the Gamache's Paris as I was by Three Pines. The aura of the city, the history, the vivid feel of it was incredibly enjoyable. The characters, as always, are people you want to know and love. The relationship between Armand and his son Daniel becomes an important part of the book and is heartwarming. The humanity of these characters draws you to them. This may be one of the more complicated plots of the books, but the characters still shine.