Louise Penny

Louise Penny

Penny in 2009
Born (1958-07-01) July 1, 1958
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationNovelist
LanguageEnglish
EducationBachelor of Applied Arts
Alma materRyerson Polytechnical Institute
Period2005–present
GenreMystery fiction
Notable worksChief Inspector Armand Gamache (Three Pines Mysteries) series
Website
www.louisepenny.com

Louise Penny CM OQ (1 July 1958), 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.