Louise Penny has published 26 novels, 1 novella and 3 other books, beginning with Still Life (2005). The series is Three Pines (20 books, starting with Still Life). 4 feature Armand Gamache. The latest is Black Wolf (2025), and Miss Wolcott's Ghost is due October 20, 2026.
Updated September 2026
Upcoming Louise Penny books
Miss Wolcott's Ghost (Oct 2026, upcoming)
Three Pines books in order (20)Series page
Reading order: 1 Still Life (2005) · 2 A Fatal Grace (2007) · 3 The Cruelest Month (2008) · 4 A Rule Against Murder (2009) · 5 The Brutal Telling (2009) · 6 Bury Your Dead (2010) · 7 A Trick of the Light (2011) · 8 The Beautiful Mystery (2012) · 9 How the Light Gets In (2013) · 10 The Long Way Home (2014) · … all 20 below
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Still Life (2005)
- 2.
A Fatal Grace (2007)
- 3.
The Cruelest Month (Mar 2008)
- 4.
A Rule Against Murder (2009)
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The Brutal Telling (2009)
- 6.
Bury Your Dead (2010)
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A Trick of the Light (2011)
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The Beautiful Mystery (2012)
- 9.
How the Light Gets In (2013)
- 10.
The Long Way Home (2014)
- 11.
The Nature of the Beast (2015)
- 12.
A Great Reckoning (2016)
- 13.
Glass Houses (2017)
- 14.
Kingdom of the Blind (2018)
- 15.
A Better Man (2019)
- 16.
All the Devils Are Here (2020)
- 17.
The Madness of Crowds (2021)
- 18.
A World of Curiosities (2022)
- 19.
Grey Wolf (2024)
- 20.
Black Wolf (2025)
Where to start with Louise Penny
Start here
Still Life
Louise Penny's most-read book and the first of the 20 Three Pines books.
Newest
Black Wolf
Published 2025.
Standalone novels in order
Dead Cold (2006)
State of Terror (Oct 2021)
Novellas in order
The Hangman (2010)
Other books in order
The Brutal Telling & Bury Your Dead (2017)
Chief Inspector Gamache Book 18 (2022)
The Last Mandarin (May 2026)
About Louise Penny
Louise Penny, is a Canadian crime-fiction author, best known for her Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series set in Quebec. Her novels have been translated into over 23 languages, sold millions of copies worldwide, and repeatedly reached number 1 on the New York Times Best Seller list. She has also earned prestigious awards including multiple Agatha and Anthony Awards, and was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada and an Officer of the National Order of Quebec in 2017.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Louise Penny FAQ
- How many books has Louise Penny written?
- Louise Penny has published 26 novels, 1 novella and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Louise Penny's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start Three Pines with Still Life. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Louise Penny's latest book?
- Black Wolf (2025). The next one, Miss Wolcott's Ghost, is due October 20, 2026.
- What is Louise Penny's most famous book?
- Still Life (2005) is Louise Penny's most widely read book.
- Are Louise Penny's books connected?
- 20 books belong to 1 series (Three Pines); the other 10 books stand alone.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.