The Grey Wolf

A Novel (Chief Inspector Gamache Novel, Book 19)

De: Louise Penny

Narrado por: Jean Brassard

"Brassard's accents—whether French Canadian, Italian, or continental French—create indelible characters. His performance lets us feel Reine Marie's warmth and Armand's affectionate nature, and he adds an additional layer to surly Ruth and her potty-mouthed duck. Exciting and entertaining."—AudioFile (Earphones Award winner)

The 19th mystery in the #1 New York Times-bestselling Armand Gamache series.

Relentless phone calls interrupt the peace of a warm August morning in Three Pines. Though the tiny Québec village is impossible to find on any map, someone has managed to track down Armand Gamache, head of homicide at the Sûreté, as he sits with his wife in their back garden. Reine-Marie watches with increasing unease as her husband refuses to pick up, though he clearly knows who is on the other end. When he finally answers, his rage shatters the calm of their quiet Sunday morning.

That's only the first in a sequence of strange events that begin THE GREY WOLF, the nineteenth novel in Louise Penny's #1 New York Times-bestselling series. A missing coat, an intruder alarm, a note for Gamache reading "this might interest you", a puzzling scrap of paper with a mysterious list—and then a murder. All propel Chief Inspector Gamache and his team toward a terrible realization. Something much more sinister than any one murder or any one case is fast approaching.

Armand Gamache, Jean-Guy Beauvoir, his son-in-law and second in command, and Inspector Isabelle Lacoste can only trust each other, as old friends begin to act like enemies, and long-time enemies appear to be friends. Determined to track down the threat before it becomes a reality, their pursuit takes them across Québec and across borders. Their hunt grows increasingly desperate, even frantic, as the enormity of the creature they’re chasing becomes clear. If they fail the devastating consequences would reach into the largest of cities and the smallest of villages.

Including Three Pines.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.

©2024 Louise Penny (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Worst narrator ever

I love Louise Penny, but I had to return this book because the new narrator is so awful.

more to come...

the story is a good one.
the reader is not. the voices are not distinct

Terrible narrator!

I didn’t listen to the sample and assumed it would be the same narrator (whom I loved). Like another reviewer said, I won’t be preordering future books. In fact, if the new narrator stays on, I’ll not be buying any more of Penny’s audiobooks.

So Disappointed!

First of all—— the narrator is HORRIBLE . Gamache sounds like a mob guy with a scratchy throat. When the characters change it is almost impossible to tell us is speaking! For a best selling series this is a terrible step backwards!

The story — a mess! Unlike past Gamache books you could care less for the characters. And hardly any action with the beloved Three Pines characters. All the wonderful quotes and wisdom that is in past Gamache books are missing. SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT. Save your money.

The Soul o Three Pines is Shattered

I have listened to all of the Three Pines series multiple times. The place and array of complex, layered characters, the humor, and thoughtful insight regarding human nature are why I keep coming back. The mysteries and plots are the vehicle, not the driver (for me).
Because I listen, rather than read, in my view, the narrator must strike a balance between capturing the unique soul of these characters and being true to his own narrative style. Bringing in a completely different sound and, especially jarring staccato style for 19th book has been difficult; I feel like I’m grieving the loss of dear friends. The smooth, calming rhythms of Three Pines and, especially Gamache have been replaced by a rasping “old man” voice.

I do appreciate what Louise Penny was attempting to do - introduce a seemingly more authentic Quebecois voice - BUT the delivery style just doesn’t work 19 books into the series.

First time I’ve been bored by a Penny novel

Sorry, did not like the new narrator. The modulations in his voice were a bit too much.

Narration incredibly hard to follow

I have listened to every Penny book and always enjoyed them immensely. Not this one.
I gave up on chapter 40. The narrator’s Quebec pronunciations I am sure were perfect, but made this non-French speaking reader lost.
I am very sorry I didn’t read the written book.

Another outstanding book!

I always am so excited when a new Louise Penny book is available. They are all incredible and this one does not disappoint in any way

Story line and narrator

Great new storyline. Felt like I was starting a whole new series with characters I know. Brilliant!

Good story, narrator sounds like Snagglepuss

This was a great installment in the Gamache series. I know she wanted a Quebecoise narrator, but he pales in comparison to the previous two. There are ments in which he sounds like Snagglepuss from the cartoons… just bizarre.