The Madness of Crowds, 9781529379426
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Dangerous ideas spark murder: within crowds lies madness and darkness.

The Madness of Crowds

thrilling and page-turning crime fiction from the author of the bestselling inspector gamache novels

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  • Paperback

    448 pages

  • Release Date

    29 August 2022

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Summary

The Madness of Crowds: A Chief Inspector Gamache Mystery

When Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is asked to provide crowd control at a statistics lecture at the Universite de l’Estrie in Quebec, he is dubious. Why ask the head of homicide to provide security for what sounds like a minor, even mundane lecture?

But dangerous ideas about who deserves to live in order for society to thrive are rapidly gaining popularity, fuelled by the research of the eminent Professor Abigail Robi…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781529379426
ISBN-10:1529379423
Series:Chief Inspector Gamache
Author:Louise Penny
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint:Hodder Paperback
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:448
Release Date:29 August 2022
Weight:320g
Dimensions:196mm x 128mm x 38mm
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Critics Review

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

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 MinaShe 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 GriffithsLouise 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 JamesA cracking storyteller, who can create fascinating characters, a twisty plot and wonderful surprise endings – Ann CleevesIt’s always a treat to spend a few days with Armand Gamache – James Patterson[An] atmospheric, distinctive series – Kate MossePenny’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 *

About The Author

Louise Penny

Louise Penny is an international award-winning and bestselling author whose books have hit number one on the New York Times, USA Today and Globe and Mail lists. Her Chief Inspector Gamache novels have been translated into thirty-one languages and have sold over 18 million copies worldwide. She has received the Ordre National du Quebec and the Order of Canada for her contributions to Canadian culture. In 2021, she co-authored the standalone thriller State of Terror with Hillary Rodham Clinton. Louise Penny lives in a village south of Montreal.

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