Another thrilling tale from author Louise Penny as we dive into another mystery involving Inspector Armand, but even as the story flips back and forth between past and present. We find that all things are not what they seem as Armand finds that his family's past is linked to something for sinister than he ever imagined. A wonderful listen, and the narrator is superb! Well done!

Louise Penny has written 16 novels. I've read/listened to them all, so forgive my bias.

Penny devotees watch expectantly every couple of years for the newest Chief Inspector Gamache book to be published. For those o you who may live under a literary rock, French Canadian Gamache is the main character in Penny's mystery novels. My advice is to start at the beginning and read the books in order. Take your time. Enjoy each like a great glass of Medoc. Each successive novel leaves the reader with a little more psychological insight into the familiar characters. It adds to the pleasure not unlike reading Conan Doyle's Sherlock stories read in order.

In this latest one our main character is in Paris with his wife to visit his two children who have moved there. Upon arrival we meet a new character to these Penny novels: rich Uncle Steven Horowitz. Steven is actually Armand Gamache's godfather and his relationship with his adopted son from Montreal is part of the wonder glue that holds what follows together.

It seems Stephen has become deeply involved in a plan to expose a vast web of conspiracy to hide malfeasance at a global level. The consortium of evil who is his target will attempt to silence Stephen before he is able to lay bare their sins.

Every Penny plot has the intricacy of interwoven stitches like a fine piece of lace. As the story picks up speed and the spaces between these stitches become unbearably taut, som connections are exposed and others draw us deeper.

I think this book has a number of elements some of Penny's others do not. First, the setting: Paris - the city of lights which has enough darkness in its unfamiliar corners to keep us curious about the city itself. Second, the ensnarement of the entire family: wife, son, daughter, their spouses all entrapped. Thirdly, the inner workings of international capital and how the power of wealth can hid miscreants but also expose them.

Among all the sixteen books about the Chief Inspector, this one would rank in the top third - and they are all good!

This is the 16th book in the series, but can easily stand alone. The Gamache family is gathered in Paris, as daughter Annie is due to give birth there soon. Following family dinner, Godfather Stephen in critically injured in a hit and run that seems intentional to Armand. This seems to set off a series of events that add to the mystery of the novel. Can the local police be trusted? Can cracked family relationships be repaired?

Robert Bathurst does a fantastic job voicing all of the characters in this installment. He definitely added to my enjoyment of the story.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audio copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was ecstatic to receive Louise Penny’s newest book in an audio format for review. I am a long time Gamache fan and enjoyed many of them as audiobooks. I will not recap the storyhere, as the publisher and others do that well.

The entertaining story moved along quickly with plenty of action (without graphic descriptions of violence :-D), great characters and multiple story lines. I thoroughly enjoyed the new setting of Paris yet appreciated a brief visit to Three Pines with other beloved characters. The Inspector’s wife Rein-Marie used her research skills and played a key part in figuring things out. I love how Penny dug deep into Gamache’s and son, Daniel’s, relationship, reconciling past hurts. Exploring relationships – family, friends, evil, good - are what make All the Devils Are Here mesh together into a fantastic mystery-story.

Robert Bathurst has the perfect voice for this book; mellifluous, rich, nuanced. I always knew which character was speaking through his amazing intonations and accents. The pacing of the book was spot on, without any slow moments. I listened to All The Devils Are Here over four entertaining days – while the dog got extra walks and I did extra cleaning.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE By Louise Penny *Review*

Let me start by saying that I had no clue that this was #16 in a series (how could I miss that 🤣🤷🏽‍♀️). Once I figured it out, I still kept listening because I enjoyed it and was able to follow without having previously read any others in the series. I’m sure there are fun things that didn’t mean as much to me as it would to a long-time fan of the Gamache family, but that did not stop my enjoyment at all.

All the Devils are Here is a mystery set in Paris. The Gamache family is out to dinner when their beloved God father is hit by a car. They quickly realize it was no accident and uncover a whole “web of lies and deceit.”

I enjoyed the Gamache family of characters very much and the narration was well-done. The narrator used many accents and while I enjoyed that, some of the voices of the more minor characters were more difficult to understand.

4/5stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Louise Penny for the advanced audio version of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is my first dive into the Chief Inspector Gamache series. All of the Chief Inspector's children are now grown with families of their own, his marriage has matured and this story takes place in Paris instead of Three Pines. I feel I have missed out a lot, with this book in particular, as all the family and friends are brought together to work out both the conflict/crime and their interpersonal issues. The narrator was wonderful and pacing was relaxed which allowed the listener to keep up with the complicated plot and multiple characters.
I would give the story a 3 as it really didn't have a sense of urgency for me to either solve the crime or not. I was more interested in the fate of the longtime family friend, Stephen Horowitz. The narration is what brought it up to a 4.

Thank you to Netgalley for an early audio copy. All opinions are mine alone.

I absolutely love this series! I was looking forward to it and was so excited to read it. Couldn't put it down until it was over, and I love those kinds of books!

Robert Bathurst is a smooth narrator with excellent pacing and voices in Louise Penny’s All the Devils Are Here. Her Inspector Gamache/Three Pines Series is one of my absolute favorite audiobook series. I have always listened. This latest entry takes place not in remote Three Pines, Canada, but in Paris, France. The Gamache family is together awaiting the birth of their fourth grandchild to daughter Annie and Jean Guy. Gamache’s son Daniel plays a large role in this story of murder and corporate greed. I missed the regular cast of characters momentarily, but enjoyed the enigmatic relationship between Daniel and his father. Penny’s books are always infused with human drama along with the suspense filled mystery. Her characters continue to grow. This latest entry in the series left me once again anxiously awaiting the next installment.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.

First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Louise Penny, and Macmillan Audio for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

Louise Penny returns with the sixteenth novel in this gripping series, which takes the reader out of the comforts of Three Pines. There is, however, no lack of action or intrigue in this book, as Armand Gamache is as sharp as ever. Having traveled to Paris to witness the birth of his granddaughter, Armand and Reine-Marie Gamache have organized a family dinner. Alongside the Gamaches and their respective spouses, is Stephen Horowitz, Armand’s godfather and a billionaire financier. When Stephen is run over as they leave the meal, he is rushed to the hospital, though Armand Gamache feels this is anything but a random accident After Armand and Reine-Marie make their way to Stephen’s apartment, they discover the body of a recently murdered man, with the killer’s lingering cologne still in the air. Armand brings his former second-in-command and current son-in-law, Jean-Guy Beauvoir, into his inner circle and wonders if he might be able to help. Burdened with his own job, Beauvoir will do his best to assist in the informal investigation, though he is already juggling his job with an engineering firm, still baffled as to how he landed the position. While the authorities take charge, the investigation spans most of Paris, as Gamache soon discovers that nothing is quite as it seems and that no one can be trusted. In a case that has many twists that reveal countless layers, Armand Gamache will end up neck-deep in the investigation, though he is supposed to be on holiday. The deeper he trolls, the more he learns, though some of it will surely be secrets he wishes he had never unearthed. As Stephen Horowitz clings to life, someone lurks in the shadows with a motive to snuff out the life of this elderly man. Who that is will come out in the most telling of ways. Penny outdoes herself again with this piece, which will keep the reader riveted until the final reveal. Recommended to those who love this series, as well as readers who cannot pass up a superbly crafted mystery.

I got hooked on these books when someone recommended I try the first one and have not been able to stop. While they are surely binge-worthy, Louise Penny writes in such a way that reading one and spacing them out works just as well. Even though the bucolic setting for the story has drastically shifted, there is no lack to the action of key characters. Armand Gamache is back in his role of protagonist, as sharp as he’s ever been. There is a great deal of backstory and personal growth that the reader will witness throughout this piece, beginning with some key flashbacks to set the scene between himself and Stephen Horowitz. There are also some key points throughout where Gamache spends some face to face time with his eldest child, Daniel, as they discuss the deterioration of the relationship and how it might be mended. Penny keeps the Chief Inspector in his role effectively, even though he is out of his jurisdiction, and the reader can revel in the magic of the detective work. There are others who play a key role in the story and their presence flavours the tale. The reader is sure to enjoy the many names and characters used to add depth to the plot’s development. I was a tad concerned when I realised that the story would not be in Quebec, but the busy streets of Paris. This was soon allayed as Louise Penny was able to craft something that pulls the reader into the middle and develops a mystery that would not fall flat. There are so many layers to this piece and the reader will have to sift through a great deal, but the final prize is worth the effort. With a mix of chapter lengths, there is no telling how the twists will emerge or what awaits within the pages, but Penny does not skimp at any point, offering series fans with something they have waited to see for many novels. Crisp, poignant, and without fillers, Penny delivers and provides fans proof that she has much more to say with this series. Here’s hoping she sticks with it, as I know she has many who adore her work! Robert Barthhurst remains a stunning narrator and I cannot say enough about his clear and crisp delivery of the story.

Kudos, Madam Penny, for another stellar piece. Please keep the ideas coming and know you have many who hang on your every word.

4.5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan audio for allowing me to listen to an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novel and I really enjoyed it. I think that my first introduction to this character being an audio book really worked out well for me. The narration by Robert Bathurst was perfect and as I got to know the character I realized he was the best choice. He really brought me into the story more.

All the Devils Are Here (love the title by the way) felt like a good old fashioned mystery but with a hard edge that I really enjoyed. I loved the way Paris was captured here and I enjoyed the thriller aspects added to up the excitement a bit more. I love a good cozy mystery but really enjoy a good thriller as well.

I plan to read all of the previous novels now that I have been introduced to Armand Gamache . He is a very interesting character. I am so glad that I have been introduced to him.

All the Devils Are Here had a great premise and setting but ended up being one of those books that I couldn’t find any major fault with but just didn’t like very much.

Procedurals where the motive ends up being linked to corporate corruption or greed are never my favorite. I find that more personal motives usually make for better stories.

This book was also a lot slower than I had anticipated, and felt too stagnant for much of the narrative, and I say this as someone who typically isn’t bothered by slow pacing. The Paris setting was also disappointingly underused.

I should mention that I’m not a particular devotee of the Gamache series, so perhaps the book is more enthralling for those who are.

On the plus side, it’s hard to find any fault with the quality of Penny’s writing. I quite liked Stephen’s character as well as the audiobook narrator, and there are no plot holes or major flaws in the story.

Thank you NG. Publishers & Author for.this gifted ebook.
If you enjoy a good suspense. Rocking thriller! This is for you.
I devoured every second of this it.
Characters were well played. The plot was great.
Overall.... Excellent book

Another fantastic story line by my favorite author. This was the first time i listened to audio. Loved the narrator.
Thank you!

If this wasn’t an audiobook, i probably would have dnf’d. I can’t focus on stories with so many names. Some characters go by last names at times to make it even more confusing. Trying to keep up with the French names was not easy. I just kept listening through, confused most of the time to see if the rumor about the Nazi involvement was true.

This was a special treat for me to find out that I got approved for this from NetGalley just before going on vacation! Not only is it the new Louise Penny, which I've been waiting to purchase, but it's in audio format. I have read all over her novels in print so far, so to be able to listen to this in a voice that I could very well imagine Gamache's voice to sound like was a real pleasure. The novel had a very interesting plot line, and while I missed Three Pines I did think this was very well done.
I totally recommend this series and I very much enjoyed this in audio format.

(Thanks to NetGalley for this ebook in exchange for an honest review.)

This was actually my first Louise Penny novel. All the Devils Are Here is the 16th book in the Armand Gamache series, but I didn't have any trouble getting right into this story at all. These novels are usually set in Three Pines, but this novel is set in Paris where Armand and Reine-Marie go to visit their children. I loved the setting and getting to know the Gamache family. I also loved the way this story was pieced together, each new clue fit into a larger scheme until we found out the root of the mystery. I'll definitely be reading the rest of this series now after reading this one.

Armand's godfather meets Armand and his family in Paris and after meeting them for dinner is ran down by a truck. Armand quickly realizes that this was not simply an accident, but just the start of many more mysteries to come.

Penny has a way with added humor and suspense. I loved the family element of this book and Penny's writing was wonderful.

I definitely recommend this book. I listened to this book and the audiobook was great. The narrator was lovely and really brought this book to life.

ARC/Netgalley

I throughly enjoyed the audio version of the newest Inspector Gamache book. It's like Louise Penny knew we'd all be stuck at home this fall so she took us to Paris instead of Three Pines. This series is one of the few fiction works that I really prefer in their audio format. Both narrators have really captured Gamache's voice and integrity. Like many mysteries there is a brief dip in the back half of the story where they get a little too bogged down in the details (I don't care about magnets) But it picked back up with a stellar ending as usual. This continues to be my favorite long running mystery series.

All the Devils Are Here is a well executed thriller that fans of Louise Penny should really enjoy. It is the 16th novel in the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series and is set in Paris, as opposed to the usual setting in Quebec, Canada. The story begins with Armand and his family out to dinner with his godfather Stephen Horowitz. Leaving the restaurant, Stephen is deliberately run over by a speeding vehicle and he ends up in intensive care. Soon afterward, Armand finds a dead body in Stephen's apartment. The rest of the story is Inspector Gamache figuring out who and why anyone would want to harm such a philanthropic old man, and determining whom he can trust with greed and corruption surrounding him.

I listened to audiobook version of this story narrated by Robert Bathurst, who was simply fantastic. His narration style was very easy to listen to and he differentiated between the many characters, both male and female, and with appropriate accents. He also gave urgency when needed, which helped navigate the intriguing plot.

I really wish I had listened to previous installments in the Gamache series to better understand the history and interrelationships of the characters. The writing is excellent and the plot is complicated with several twists and turns. Much detail is provided for the settings, including the Rodin Gardens, the George V hotel, and the Paris Archives, which I always appreciate. Thank you Macmillan Publishing and NetGalley for the very enjoyable escape!

So, Louis Penny transported me to Paris along with the Gamache family. The descriptions of the city were realistic.
Family is the center of this book and it will not disappoint the loyal fans of Three Pines series.

The narrator, Robert Bathurst, was easy to listen too and made the story come alive for me.
I received a complimentary audio book copy of this book from Macmillan Audio through NetGalley.

Story 5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆
Audio 5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆

Story
I had always wanted to become immersed in an inspector Armand Gamache story and I must say I was not disappointed. The story centers in Paris and the delightful descriptions had me feeling I was actually there. This tale has bittersweet moments between the inspector and his son and the familial grief was interspersed with a riveting murder mystery. This book had me guessing until the very end. Ms. Penny is an excellent author and the book is exceptionally well done. Your head will be reeling and your heart aching as you race through this fantastic who done it.
Audio
The narrator was Robert Bathurst. This was my first experience listening to this narrator and I was mesmerized by his deep and expressive tone. He has a very regal speaking voice which did the book absolute justice. Evenly paced and professionally done, I was totally swept up in this Parisian delight. Special thanks to Macmillan Audio and the author for giving me a copy of the audiobook for my listening pleasure.