'Louise Penny is one of the greatest crime writers of our times'
- Denise Mina
'She makes most of her competitors seem like wannabes'
- The Times
'Gamache has become to Canada what Hercule Poirot is to Belgium'
- New York Times
'No one does atmospheric quite like Louise Penny . . . a fantastic series'
- Elly Griffiths
'Louise Penny's writing is intricate, beautiful and compelling. She is an original voice, a distillation of both PD James and Barbara Vine at their peaks and a worthy successor to both'
- Peter James
'A cracking storyteller, who can create fascinating characters, a twisty plot and wonderful surprise endings'
- Ann Cleeves
'It's always a treat to spend a few days with Armand Gamache'
- James Patterson
'[An] atmospheric, distinctive series'
- Kate Mosse
'Penny's elegant style is deeply satisfying, while Gamache is contemplative even when under pressure, and remains a man you want to spend time with'
- Metro
'Penny is an absolute joy'
- Irish Times