Mystery · Crime
Still Life
In a hidden Quebec village, a beloved retired teacher is found dead in the woods, seemingly the victim of a hunting accident. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache arrives and starts to suspect it was murder.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2005
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 293
- Format
- Book 1 of 20 in Chief Inspector Gamache
Read this if you like gentle, humane mysteries with a charming village and a kind, intelligent detective.
Skip this if you want a fast, dark thriller, as the focus is on character and community.
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Quick answers about Still Life
- What is Still Life about?
- In a hidden Quebec village, a beloved retired teacher is found dead in the woods, seemingly the victim of a hunting accident. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache arrives and starts to suspect it was murder.
- Who should read Still Life?
- Read it if you like gentle, humane mysteries with a charming village and a kind, intelligent detective. Skip it if you want a fast, dark thriller, as the focus is on character and community.
- How long and how fast is Still Life?
- It is a slow-paced, medium read of about 293 pages, first published in 2005.
- Does Still Life have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Death.
- Can I borrow Still Life for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Still Life; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Still Life?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Thursday Murder Club, The Cuckoo's Calling, Death on the Nile.
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