Dec 29, 2019

Sunday Salon: A Better Man by Louise Penny

A Better Man (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #15)

A Better Man by Louise Penny, August 27, 2019, Minotaur Books

Genre: suspense, thriller 
Source: library book 

Inspector Gamache, agreeing to return to work in the homicide department in Montreal under diminished circumstances, finds himself second to his son-in-law in the Surete hierarchy. However, there is no conflict as others had expected. Gamache shows humility and willingness to work under his son-in-law, Jean-Guy, but goes out of his way to solve, in his own way, a case of a missing woman that comes to his attention through a new member of the department.

Suspense and another excellent plot and character delineation make this a very good read. The retirement of Jean-Guy to another position in Paris leaves the way open for more of Gamache in his previous role as sole head of the homicide department. I'm looking forward to more.
New mysteries on the shelf:
Careless Whiskers (Cat in the Stacks #12)

Careless Whiskers by Miranda James

January 21, 2020, Berkley 
Genre: cozy mystery
When librarian Charlie Harris' daughter is falsely accused of murder, he and his faithful feline Diesel must leap forward to crack the case .

Murder Ink (Victoria Square, #6)
Murder Ink by Lorraine Bartlett with Gayle Leeson, December 31, 2019, Berkley
Genre: cozy mystery

 A tattoo parlor on Victoria Square? Some of the merchants get hot under the collar at the proposal, but could they be driven to kill to stop it? That's what the sheriff's office and Katie Bonner want to know when the building's owner is electrocuted with his own saw. (publisher)

What are you reading this week?

Memes: The Sunday Post hosted by The Caffeinated Bookreviewer. Also,  It's Monday: What Are You Reading, Mailbox Monday and Sunday Salon
-
Labels: , , , ,

16 comments:

  1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzDecember 29, 2019 at 11:10 AM

    You've got some great mysteries going there. I've heard lots of positive buzz about Louise Penny. Glad you enjoyed her book.

    I'm working on reading mood-boosting books in 2020. I've already started them (why not?) and it's surprising how nice it is to read about positive forces at work in the world. Especially when the world can be so negative.

    Here's to a wonderful new year!

    ReplyDelete
  2. shelleyrae @ book'd outDecember 29, 2019 at 11:54 AM

    I wish I had time for another series because I’d like to read the Inspector Gamache series.

    Wishing you a great reading week and a Happy New Year

    ReplyDelete
  3. FloraDecember 29, 2019 at 12:39 PM

    I'm hoping to catch up with a couple of partially finished series in 2020 and I'm desperately trying not to be attracted by any new ones - but it's sooo hard to resist! ;-)
    Happy New Year, Harvee, and I hope you enjoy the rest of your week.
    Here's my Sunday Post
    Flora x

    ReplyDelete
  4. Kathryn TDecember 29, 2019 at 11:38 PM

    I know a lot of readers love the Louise Penny books. Must be a great series. Hope you enjoy all your reading this week.

    ReplyDelete
  5. pussrebootsDecember 30, 2019 at 12:33 AM

    How exciting to see a new Miranda James book. I'm only on book seven. My weekly update

    ReplyDelete
  6. Mary (Bookfan)December 30, 2019 at 5:44 AM

    A Better Man sounds good!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Laurel-Rain SnowDecember 30, 2019 at 8:26 AM

    These all look good, and I'm eager to read more from Louise Penny. Thanks for sharing, and here are my Weekly Updates

    ReplyDelete
  8. Beth FDecember 30, 2019 at 9:09 AM

    I love cozies and really like Louise Penny! I need to get back to all my series.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Girl Who ReadsDecember 30, 2019 at 9:31 AM

    I love cozy mysteries. And the ones on your list look good. See what I've been reading at Girl Who Reads

    ReplyDelete
  10. bermudaonionDecember 30, 2019 at 10:16 AM

    I need to try a Louise Penny book because everyone seems to love her work. Happy New Year!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Kathy MartinDecember 30, 2019 at 12:45 PM

    I've read a couple in that series by Miranda James and enjoyed them. I keep seeing Louise Penny's books but haven't tried one yet. Come see my week here. Happy reading and happy new year!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Savvy Verse & WitDecember 31, 2019 at 2:06 PM

    Murder Ink sounds like a good read.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Martha EskuchenDecember 31, 2019 at 4:32 PM

    Nice group of mysteries -Murder Ink is one I have been eyeing.
    Happy New Year and Happy Reading!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Laurie CJanuary 1, 2020 at 6:10 PM

    I love Louise Penny's books! I always listen to them on audio, though. I like my cozy mysteries on audio, too. I like the sounds of the ones you've mentioned here, especially the Miranda James, which I've had in mind to read already.

    ReplyDelete
  15. ElizabethJanuary 2, 2020 at 3:20 PM

    Enjoy the Louise Penny book.

    Happy New Year!!

    ReplyDelete
  16. bookertalkJanuary 5, 2020 at 1:21 PM

    I love the Louise Penny novels and have been fascinated by the way she introduces something new to keep the series feeling fresh. I'd never have come up with a device which sees him having to report to his son in law though. Interesting idea

    ReplyDelete

I appreciate your comments and thoughts...

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

The House Swap: Three Domestic Thrillers

  These two domestic thrillers with the same theme and title are as similar as they are different. The House Swap by Rebecca Fleet May 22, 2...