Brutal Telling

Brutal Telling

by Louise Penny (Author)

Synopsis

An ingenious and riveting mystery of murder, revenge and a cold-blooded killer, this is the internationally bestselling author's finest yet. In the heart of the forest, two men sit at midnight, haunted by fear of discovery. In a few hours' time, one of them will be dead, his secrets following him to the grave...When C. I. Gamache is called to investigate a murder in a picturesque Three Pines, he finds a village in chaos. A man has been found, bludgeoned to death, and there is no sign of a weapon, a motive or even the dead man's name. Gamache and his colleagues, Inspector Beauvoir and Agent Isabelle Lacoste, start to dig under the skin of this peaceful haven for clues. They slowly uncover a trail of stolen treasure, mysterious codes and a shameful history that begins to shed light on the victim's identity -- and point to a terrifying killer...

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More Information

Format: Perfect Paperback
Pages: 469
Publisher: Headline Export
Published: Apr 2010

ISBN 10: 0755357558
ISBN 13: 9780755357550

Media Reviews

Penny has been compared to Agatha Christie, [but] it sells her short. -- Booklist (starred review)
An intricate, almost mythic plot, superb characters, and rich, dark humor. --People
Magic . . . [with] an elegance and depth not often seen. --The New York Times Book Review
If you don't give your heart to Gamache, you may have no heart to give. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
A treat for the mind and a lesson for the soul, this is a novel full of surprises. -- Richmond Times-Dispatch

Author Bio
Louise Penny has worked for many years for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, with expertise in hard news and current affairs. She lives in Quebec with her husband.