This is my first novel by Louise Penny but it won't be my last! I thoroughly enjoyed the audiobook. I thought the narrator did a fantastic job with the story and kept me engaged throughout. Well-written murder mystery. I had no idea it was part of a series when I started it. I'm planning on going back to read the previous books. Don't sleep on this one! Highly recommend!

Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his wife Reine-Marie have left Quebec to come to Paris for a joyous occasion. Their daughter Annie, married to Armand's former second in command, Jean-Guy Beauvoir, is about to give birth to a daughter. Their son, Daniel, and his family are also living in Paris. Making the occasion even more special, Armand's godfather, billionaire Stephen Horowitz, is in the city for a meeting as well. The entire clan gathers for a dinner for all to catch up. Afterwards, Armand walks Stephen back to his hotel but tragedy strikes. Stephen is mowed down by a hit and run driver and must be rushed to the hospital.
Armand suspects that the accident was instead an assassination attempt. Horowitz is a major figure in finance circles and he knows many secrets. When a murdered man is found in the apartment Horowitz keeps in Paris, Armand's suspicions are confirmed. Someone wants Stephen dead but why?

Although the French police are investigating, Armand is not sure they are doing a diligent job or taking Stephen's position into account. He decides that he must investigate himself with the help of Jean-Guy and his various contacts in Paris. The group quickly discovers that there is corruption involved that reaches to the head of corporations and the government itself. Can they hope to solve the case and avert more tragedies? Complicating matters is the fact that Armand and his son, Daniel, have been somewhat estranged for years and this estrangement blows up as it becomes clear that Daniel may also be involved.

I listened to this novel and the narrator was excellent. He had the perfect accent and his voice, while not emotional, was not deadpan. It was a perfect reflection of a man in Armand's professional position who is now embroiled in a matter that touches his own family deeply. Such a man is not overtly emotional but would not be able to successfully tamp down all emotions when his family is threatened. The narrator was able to convey this with his change in tempo and inflections.

This is the sixteenth novel in this much beloved series. It explores the Gamache family's relationships and old friendships while filling in much of the backstory of Gamache's early upbringing and the forces that shaped his life. The mystery behind the assassinations and the degree of corruption is breathtaking and the reader is left hoping that it is not realistic while fearing that money and governments may be entwined in corruption as portrayed. This book is recommended for mystery readers.

As a fan of Louise Penny and her Armand Gamache series, I jumped at the chance to review the latest Penny masterpiece, All the Devils are Here, the 16th in the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series. Like the many twists Louise Penny gives us, there is a twist for me as well, it was my first audiobook to review for NetGalley and MacMillan Audio.
Worried at first that I would not be able to savor each chapter and appreciate the intricate details of her carefully crafted mysteries, audio narrator, Robert Bathurst allayed my fears with an oracle narration that was equal to the masterpiece Penny delivers.
Fans of Penny and the Gamache series will not be disappointed as Armand travels from Three Pines to the city of Light, Paris.
Armand and wife, Reine-Marie, journey to Paris to visit their children and grandchildren. The Chief Inspector gets an opportunity to spend time with his godfather, Stephen Horowitz, the man who he treasures as he raised him after his parents death.
What could be more enjoyable than a family reunion in one of the worlds most beautiful cities?
Of course that peaceful family reunion is short lived when Stephen is brutally attacked one evening after dinner. Having witnessed this attack in the street against his beloved godfather, Armand and his son-in-law, Jean-Guy, know this wasn’t a random accident but a planned attack.
Who would do such a thing? Armand will not allow his brilliant sleuthing skills to go unused when he is unsure that the Paris police can be trusted.
There are so many twists and turns in Penny’s latest thriller and this time Armand’s investigation puts him and his family in danger. Will Gamache stop at nothing to discover the truth even if it costs him dearly? What does his son Daniel know as his employer his implicated.
Penny has always allowed the reader to be a voyeur in these books. We hang around and develop intimate relationships with these people. Characters are on first name basis. Robert Bathurst does an even better job narrating this tale than I could have imagined.
We will learn more about Armands relationship with son Daniel which has been filled with tension and resentment. Bathurst allows it to go one step further and “feel” the tension and emotion.
Penny’s book is a reference to the famous quote from William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, “Hell is empty and all the devils are here,”
While the city of light may be dim with the devils, Armand Gamache provides a beacon of hope and light to this sophisticated, beloved imperial city.
I received an advance copy of this audiobook from NetGalley. #NetGalley #AlltheDevilsareHere

This was everything I wanted from a Louise Penny book. tight writing, a excellently plotted mystery and, of course, Armand Gamache.

Although I missed Three Pines, the Paris setting was amazing. I found myself googling architecture, street names, and Rodin statues just so I could really get the whole picture.

I also loved the chance to explore the relationship between Gamache and his son Daniel, a trove of yet undelved depths.

Readers should be caution against picking this book up without reading the rest of the series first. With 15 books of backstory, the novel is so much richer for having gone on the whole journey with the characters.

*Audiobook Review*

If you haven’t read from Louise Penny, please do!! She is brilliant and an amazing story teller especially when it comes to murder and mayhem. “All the devils are here” is the 16th book in Inspector Gamache series. Although most fans recommend reading the series in order, I can assure you that you can cherry pick from the series and read any book, the story and characters will still make sense. I’m a Penny fan myself and I have only read 8 books based on Gamache.

Coming to the story, Steven Horowitz is Armand Gamache’s godfather. On their first night in Paris for a family gtahering, the Gamaches find out that Steven has been injured. Linking the clues that this was not accident, Inspector Armand Gamache takes the case to find out the long buried secrets.

Told in Penny’s classic storytelling and Robert Bathurst’s impressive expressions, this audiobook was a delight to hear. The way the narrative is done makes you feel that you’re right there investigating along with Gamache. Each and every character have done their part really well. Especially since the story takes place in Paris, the french accents and the occasional french usage made the story more exquisite!!

Overall this is a flawless murder mystery 5/5 well deserved!

Thank you Macmillan Audio, Minotaur books and Netgalley for the ALC.

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this so much! The audio book version of this is great.

Thank you kindly to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this review copy.

This is the first novel of Louise Penny's I've read and I'm hooked! I now want to read earlier books in this long-running series.

The audiobook was marvelous.

The narrator for this one did a great job. I enjoyed this installment of Penny's Gamache series. Look forward to more in the future.

Absolutely loved this installment of Inspector Armand Gamache! I loved that it was about Gamache’s family on a trip to Paris, and that we were given more insight into the entire Gamache family. Not that I don’t love Three Pines and all the unique and fun characters there, but this one was superb!
It starts off about Stephen, Gamache’s God father, and takes off from there and involves Gamache’s son David. Really a great suspense/mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end.
I listened to the audible version, and as usual the narrator Robert Bathurst was perfect as always! The story is complex and detailed, expertly and slowly revealed. I think this is my favorite Louise Penny Gamache novel so far. My favorite audiobook of the year so far. It will be hard to beat. A very special thank you to Macmillan via NetGalley for for the audio version of the book, in exchange for my honest review

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.