How many books has Louise Penny written?

Louise Penny has written 25 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2026.

What is the first book in each Louise Penny series?

Here are the first books in Louise Penny's series: Inspector Gamache: Still Life.

What order should I read Louise Penny's books?

We recommend reading Louise Penny's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Louise Penny still writing new books?

Yes, Louise Penny has 2 ongoing series: Inspector Gamache, Standalone Novels.

Louise Penny Reading Order

4 series · 25 books

Mystery & Thriller

Louise Penny is a Canadian mystery writer renowned for her Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series, a critically acclaimed crime saga set in Quebec that has captivated readers across 19 novels. Her work spans multiple formats, including standalone novels and short fiction, all marked by intricate plotting, psychological depth, and richly drawn characters. With millions of copies sold worldwide and consistent appearances on major bestseller lists, Penny has established herself as one of contemporary crime fiction's most celebrated voices, earning numerous literary awards and international recognition for her distinctive approach to the detective novel.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

#	Title
1	Mysterious Writers: The Many Facets of Mystery Writing 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Inspector Gamache Series

Ongoing

21 books (2005–2026)

Start with Still Life, the first of 21 books in the Inspector Gamache series.

Start this series with Still Life

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1	Still Life 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dead Cold / A Fatal Grace 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Cruellest Month 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Rule Against Murder / The Murder Stone 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Brutal Telling 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Bury Your Dead 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Trick of the Light 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Beautiful Mystery 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	How the Light Gets In 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Long Way Home 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Nature of the Beast 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	A Great Reckoning 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Glass Houses 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Kingdom of the Blind 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	A Better Man 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	All the Devils Are Here 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Madness of Crowds 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	A World of Curiosities 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Grey Wolf 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Black Wolf 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Miss Wolcott's Ghost 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Inspector Gamache Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

#	Title
1	The Hangman 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

2 books (2021–2026)

Start with State of Terror(With: Hillary Rodham Clinton) and read in order.

Start this series with State of Terror(With: Hillary Rodham Clinton)