Like new! These paperback novels are used, but in great condition with minimal wear. The outer box has some wear and damage, see photos. This set includes 5 paperback books and they are all part of a series. While Louise Penny's "Chief Inspector Gamache" series, including the first book "Still Life," is structured as a series with recurring characters and themes, each book can be read as a standalone mystery, with the author building on previous stories to add depth and significance. 1. Still Life: A beloved local artist is found dead in the woods of Three Pines, and Gamache investigates what initially seems like a hunting accident. 2. A Fatal Grace: A young woman is found dead in a local church, and Gamache is called in to investigate a possible murder. 3. The Cruelest Month: A local man is found dead in a field, and Gamache investigates a possible murder linked to a long-standing feud. 4. A Rule Against Murder: A woman is found dead in her home, and Gamache investigates a possible murder linked to a local business deal. 5. The Brutal Telling: A young woman is found dead in a local park, and Gamache investigates a possible murder linked to a local gang. Moods and themes: fiction, mystery, thriller, crime, cozy mystery, murder mystery, & drama. Average Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 (3.9/5) Fictional?: Yes Stand-alone?: Yes Spice: 0.5/5 🚫🌶️ POV: third-person 👤 Pace: medium pace🏃‍♀️ #booktok 📦Fast shipper! 🐶🚫Pet free home! 🚭Smoke free home! 💗Open to reasonable offers!