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#ChristmasCrimeChallenge “Cozy”
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I believe I understand the appeal but the mix of procedural and cozy in this series just doesn‘t work for me.

The loathsome CC de Poitiers is Three Pines newest resident and its most recent murder victim. Nobody liked her but who killed her during the annual curling event? Chief Inspector Gamache will get to the bottom of it with help from the village‘s residents.

Gamache is a great character and I love the setting of this book (the series). I tend to find that Penny‘s books take a little time to get going but once they do, they‘re usually entertaining and this one was no exception. A vile woman that no one likes is murdered and unraveling the who and why behind the crime will uncover long held secrets and reveal the best and worst of people. Entertaining read.

Today I'm on the road "home" to Tennessee for Christmas. My husband and I enjoyed listening to Still Life on this drive at Thanksgiving, so we're listening to this second book today. (So fun that the first one takes place at Thanksgiving and, in this one, the action starts on Dec 22.) I'm working on my son's ornament for this year as my husband drives. It's the Ghost of Christmas Present from the Muppets Christmas Carol.

“HEARTS ARE BROKEN “
Gamache and his associates visit an art show in Three Pines and not only enjoy art but find another murder.

As talent is reviewed, Gamache finds a killer. Clues lead him this way and that until a smile reveals a motive.

Background stories reveal much more about Gamache and Guy Beauvoir and their injuries in a prior solved crime.

Diving into the TBR piles for my next read…

“Joy doesn‘t ever leave, you know. It‘s always with you. And one day you‘ll find it again.”

#Leaves

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PAST & PRESENT

Inspector Gamache struggles with three investigations-one from the past causing emotions to run rampant.

In the present, all his skills are required to correct mistakes made.

This novel by Penny is the best so far. Acclaim for her bringing these marvelous investigations together.
She makes the reader glad and sad.

On the bus
November readalong - I'm about a third through and we're not in Three Pines!

On the bus
November readalong - I'm about a third through and we're not in Three Pines!

CHAOS

A Gamache murder investigation filled with confusion, disbelief and utter turmoil. Penny swerves the reader this way and that as Gamache finds clues in several very strange places.

The ending is surprising and sad until the reader realizes it is a cliffhanger!