All the Devils Are Here, set in the “city of lights”, finds Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec delving into a sinister plot of secrets, lies and greed.

All the Devils Are Here is part of a series by Louise Penny. With this series she has created great characters that you become invested in. I listened to this book via the audio version and I can highly recommend. The French pronunciations are a lot more enjoyable than what I would have experienced if I had read the book. This is my first read of the series and plan to go back and read from the beginning.

Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his wife, Reine-Marie, are visiting Paris for the birth of their grandchild. The Gamache’s gather at a bistro for dinner and invited Stephen Horowitz, Armand's godfather who raised him. While leaving the bistro after dinner, they crossed the street and a van quickly came out of nowhere and hit Stephen, a ninety-three-year-old. Who would have done this and was Stephen a target? As he lies in intensive care fighting for his life, a tragedy begins unfolding into a very intricate story.

Ms. Penny unfolds the events of this story superbly as we follow the Gamache family as they interact through some difficult situations. It will become evident that there are hidden dangers and a lot of emotions tied to the incident with Stephen and lives will be in jeopardy.

"Don't believe everything you think".

Special thanks to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio and Louise Penny for sharing this ARC in exchange my honest review. ❤️️

Going into this book I did not know that it was part of a series. I actually was interested based on the title, knowing the line from the tempest. Overall this was a good story, but I felt that it was really long with a lot of extra information. It took me a long time to finish as I kept having to put it down for periods of time.

I almost never read police procedurals or like slow paced moody mysteries. Penny descriptive writing style combined with Gamache family quickly had me hooked. I will continue to read and recommend the series.

The narrator can make or break an audio book. I think this narrator does an amazing job on this Louise Penny series. This series always brings our beloved characters that we love and adds new twists, characters, problems. This book has a fun new setting and a great mystery with twists and turns!

A thoroughly enjoyable listen that kept me on the edge of my seat.  Excellent narration, high quality writing.

Another excellent edition to a wonderful series! Full of twists and turns that leaves you wanting more and enjoying each moment until the end when the killer is caught!

Not realizing that this book was part of a series I selected this advanced listeners copy from NetGalley and dove right in.  I later learned that All the Devils are Here is the 16th in the series.

This book in the series finds the Gamache family in Paris. Following a family dinner Armand’s godfather is critically injured.  This investigation uncovers years of secrets.

Robert Bathurst is a phenomenal narrator, but I do feel a differentiation of voices would help.  The story was too complicated for to fully follow. 

I did love the story, the mystery, the family relationship dynamics, and have since gone back to read the first book in the series. 

There’s a reason this is a best-selling series, and Louise Penny has won numerous.  Characters are nuanced, and complex. The mystery layered and multifaceted. I would recommend reading the series or other books by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed this one in audio form and it was a quirky mystery with a fantastic narrator. The rhythm and cadence kept me intrigued as much with the story as with his accent.  I have to admit to not having the pleasure of reading any of the previous books in this series and I might have been better aware of what was going on but found myself trying to figure it out as the story proceeded and by the end I was guessing what was going to happen. I recommend this one. 

**Received this one through NetGalley audio**

Sigh, Louise Penny.  You are amazing.  I adore this series.  It will always be a go to when I am feeling like I don't know what to read.  
All the Devils Are Here was no exception.  Can I be honest for a minute?  This was not my favorite.  No surprise, it is not set in my beloved Three Pines.  It was a necessary book to (in my opinion) as a means to get to the other side.  Looking forward to her next release.
Speaking on the audio directly.  Always.  Always on point.  I will continue to recommend listening to this series.  As a native Southerner....I need the pronunciation.  I'm not sorry for it!

Louise Penny, author of the bestselling Armand Gamache series, has outdone herself in the 16th installment, All the Devils Are Here. Armand and his wife, Reine-Marie have traveled to Paris to see relatives and have dinner with Armand’s godfather, the billionaire Stephen Horowitz. The elderly Horowitz has planned a dinner for Armand’s family and after eating at a Paris restaurant, Horowitz is run down by a car, leaving him in critical condition and prompting Armand and his wife, as well as his son-in-law, Jean-Guy Beauvoir (who had been his second in command at the Sûreté, but has taken a lucrative job in Paris) investigating it as a murder. As the story progresses, there is danger, as well as a suspicious death in Horowitz’s Paris apartment. The investigation takes the characters to some unique places in Paris, and Gamache teams up with his old friend who happens to be in law enforcement, and may or may not be trusted.

Penny certainly knows how to tell a story, and she seems to know Paris well enough that it makes readers feel like they are really there. She has the ability to bring the city, as well as her characters to life, making this a novel that is difficult to put down. Although this book can be read as a standalone novel, most readers will want to read the Armand Gamache novels that have come before, not only to get the background on the characters, but also to get a good helping of suspense. 

This series is not one to miss. Penny’s unique style will appeal to almost every suspense/mystery/thriller aficionado and this novel is highly recommended.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

I put myself at a disadvantage reading this book as I have not read the previous 15. I didn't realize there were that many when I made the request. I enjoyed the story, but I do think one is best enjoyed as #16 of 16 in a series, not as a standalone. That being said, I believe that speaks to the depth in which Louise Penny develops characters and settings. I had a good understanding of the story, but I am very much looking forward to re-reading when I've completed the set and have the background information to fully appreciate this story. 

I received an advance copy. All thoughts are my own.

I think I really needed to read more of Louise Penny's books before jumping into this one. I couldn't get into the story because I felt lost.

All the Devils Are Here was a fantastic thriller/mystery book and a great addition to Penny's Chief Inspector Gamache series. I am well acquainted with Penny's writing and her knack for weaving a tantalizing murder mystery. The novel is no different and full of surprises!

I love, love, LOVE the Three Pine Series by Louise Penny.  Each book gets you into the inner circle of Inspector Gamache, and learn to know his heart even more and I really love listening to this series on audiobook. I feel that the production with this series has been excellent even with the change in readers over the years. I am a committed to reading whatever Louise Penny will write!
Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for this copy for my unbiased review.

I just want to say this book was great but I had a dysfunctional moment with it. I couldn’t get it to play on the kindle at all and then decided to spend some time on my phone and just listened.  This is my first book by Louise Penny and this is book sixteen in the Chief Inspector Gamache series. I will say that this reads beautifully as a standalone. The Paris setting was amazing. I felt as if I were there, even though I never have been. I felt like I was walking the streets, seeing the statues and architecture, and eating the delicious-sounding food they were eating. Paris is definitely a major character in this book. Armand and his family are , of course, the main human characters. Some of the revelations are heart-breaking; and others, joyous. 
The plot is labyrinthine with many twists and surprises and crosses and doubles crosses. It was an exciting ride. It gave me Dan Brown Angels and Demons vibes and I loved the who done it aspect that the book inspires. I enjoyed the quiet and felt like things were wrapped up nice even though it left room for a book seventeen. I am for sure going to go backwards and read book one just to get a better love for the characters.

This is the 16th book in the series about Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, and while I suspect I would have benefited from reading the previous books in terms of background and character relationships, it still worked very well as a stand-alone novel.

Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Quebec is visiting family in Paris, and on their first night Armand’s godfather is hit by a car and critically injured in what Gamache knows is no accident, but a deliberate attempt on his life. He sets about trying to solve the mystery, which becomes more and more convoluted and far-reaching the more he discovers.

It took me a few chapters to settle into the book, and work out who everyone was and the role they were playing in the bigger story, but once I did I was really, really into it. In fact, I couldn’t put it down and I became extremely invested in the characters and their lives. The author really knows how to paint a vivid picture—not just the visuals of a location, but sounds and smells and feelings. Perhaps it helps that I’ve spent a lot of time in Paris, but I really felt like I was there, moving amongst the Parisians, and seeing familiar streets and landmarks.

Her characters are also incredibly dimensional. They are flawed, and human, and beautiful. They have conflicting emotions, difficult pasts, and have to deal with impossible decisions and complex situations—all of which is handled in a truly believable way. Amidst the drama and sadness there are also little sparks of humor and levity that all add together to make it a real pleasure to read.

The audiobook is expertly narrated by Robert Bathurst and comes in at just under 14 hours. The narrator really brought each character to life and gave them such distinct personalities.

I was provided with a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Really loved jumping into this story and getting wrapped up in the mystery!  The audiobook does an excellent job of capturing the readers attention.

I’ll definitely be seeking out the other books in this series!

This is my first introduction to Penny's Inspector  Gamache books and I certainly can't wait to catch up with all her previous works.  The plot was fascinating and quite sophisticated.
I especially enjoyed the historical aspect and the introduction of the mysterious role, that Stephen Horowitz, Gamache's godfather, played.   I can see why this series is so popular.  It is not your typical mystery.

Classic Louise Penny. I love the Paris setting and Gamache is at his very best. I do miss Ralph Cosham narrating, but Robert Bathurst has picked up where Cosham left off.

Let me start by saying this, I adore Louise Penny and her Inspector Gamache series. Last year is when I started reading the Three Pines series and I was immediately hooked. All of the characters are so likeable and so unique, and I love that we learn little bits and pieces of all the characters in each book, so as the series progresses you truly feel like these are lifelong friends. The books are also so perfectly tied into different times of the year that you will immediately feel transported to that time and place.

While I have read many books in this series in the traditional book format, I have listened to many, included All the Devils Are Here through audiobook and let me tell you, it is an absolute joy. The narrator does a fantastic job of setting the scene and really making you feel like you are there in the moment. I highly recommend not only this book, but specifically the audiobook, it's an absolute delight.