The Madness of Crowds

Penny is on peak form… The Madness of Crowds is a grown-up, timely thriller that considers the nature of cowardice - “there’s no peace without courage” - and how to find and defend “that spot between freedom and safety * The Times *

The Madness of Crowds is very much a book that will make you think.

* SHOTS *

A satisfying and multi-layered mystery, the 17th in Penny’s excellent series.

* Irish Independent *
This is a book of great ideas and wonderful characters * On Magazine *
Louise Penny is one of the greatest crime writers of our times – Denise Mina
She makes most of her competitors seem like wannabes * The Times *
Gamache has become to Canada what Hercule Poirot is to Belgium * New York Times *
No one does atmospheric quite like Louise Penny … a fantastic series – Elly Griffiths
Louise Penny’s writing is intricate, beautiful and compelling. She is an original voice, a distillation of both PD James and Barbara Vine at their peaks and a worthy successor to both – Peter James
A cracking storyteller, who can create fascinating characters, a twisty plot and wonderful surprise endings – Ann Cleeves
It’s always a treat to spend a few days with Armand Gamache – James Patterson
[An] atmospheric, distinctive series – Kate Mosse
Penny’s elegant style is deeply satisfying, while Gamache is contemplative even when under pressure, and remains a man you want to spend time with * Metro *
Penny is an absolute joy * Irish Times *
Enthralling…crime writing of the highest order * Daily Mail *