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The Black Wolf

Chief Inspector Gamache, Book 20

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The Black Wolf

By: Louise Penny
Narrated by: Adam Sims
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 Somewhere out there, in the darkness, a black wolf is feeding.

Several weeks ago, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec and his team uncovered and stopped a domestic terrorist attack in Montréal, arresting the person behind it. A man they called the Black Wolf.

But their relief is short-lived. In a sickening turn of events, Gamache has realized that plot, as horrific as it was, was just the beginning. Perhaps even a deliberate misdirection. One he fell into. Something deeper and darker, more damaging, is planned. Did he in fact arrest the Black Wolf, or are they still out there? Armand is appalled to think his mistake has allowed their conspiracy to grow, to gather supporters. To spread lies, manufacture enemies, and feed hatred and division.

Still recovering from wounds received in stopping the first attack, Armand is confined to the village of Three Pines, leading a covert investigation from there. He must be careful not to let the Black Wolf know he has recognized his mistake. In a quiet church basement, he and his senior agents Beauvoir and Lacoste, pore over what little evidence they have. Two notebooks. A few mysterious numbers on a tattered map of Québec. And a phrase repeated by the person they had called the Grey Wolf. A warning...

In a dry and parched land where there is no water.

Gamache and his small team of supporters realize that for the Black Wolf to have gotten this far, they must have powerful allies, in law enforcement, in industry, in organized crime, in the halls of government.

From the apparent peace of his little village, Gamache finds himself playing a lethal game of cat and mouse with an invisible foe who is gathering forces and preparing to strike.©2025 Louise Penny (P)2025 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Crime Thrillers Mystery Police Procedurals Thriller & Suspense Wolf
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Another fabulous book by Louise Penny- loved every aspect of it . Can’t wait for the next one

Great story

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The characters have become like family over the series. The plots are always interesting, topical and right on target. The narrator is perfect for this series.

Louise Penny just gets better and better

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Loved it! Complex plot, good twists. Also enjoyed the character development for well known characters as well as some extensions for more recent characters like Shona.

Oh Gamache!

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ive loved all the books the characters are like old friends. of course my favorite is Ruth and Rosa. A good read, full of the twist and turns we come to expect from the inspector and his team.

Penny at her best

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Phew! An incredible timely superbly crafted story - using our relations built over time with our favourite characters and some great new characters. Spookily utilises the current issues of the time. Brilliant writing Louise and narration from Adam

Compelling timely and a superbly crafted mystery

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