{"product_id":"louise-penny-2-books-collection-set-a-fatal-grace-state-of-terror-fiction-paperback","title":"Louise Penny 2 Books Collection Set: A Fatal Grace \u0026 State of Terror - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA Fatal Grace\u003cbr\u003e\nState of Terror\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789124194369\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Minotaur Books, Simon \u0026amp; Schuster, St. Martin's Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 2-book fiction set pairs two very different flavors of suspense from Louise Penny. A Fatal Grace is the second Chief Inspector Armand Gamache mystery, set in the snowbound Quebec village of Three Pines. State of Terror is a political thriller co-written by Penny and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, following a novice Secretary of State racing to stop a wave of terrorist attacks. Together they showcase Penny's range, from cozy small-town crime to global intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA Fatal Grace opens as winter tightens its grip on Three Pines, the picturesque village where Chief Inspector Armand Gamache knows every secret hiding behind friendly faces. When a disliked newcomer is electrocuted during a community curling match, Gamache and his team must untangle years of buried grudges to find the killer. Penny's second entry builds on the atmosphere and emotional depth of the debut, layering a fair-play puzzle with genuine warmth. It went on to win the Agatha Award for Best Novel, cementing Penny's reputation as one of crime fiction's most thoughtful voices.\n\nState of Terror takes readers into a different world of pressure and consequence. Ellen Adams, a former media mogul turned Secretary of State, has just joined the cabinet of the president who beat her in the primary. When terrorist bombings rock European capitals and intelligence suggests a larger attack is coming, Adams must rely on instinct and hard-won experience to stop it. Co-written with Hillary Rodham Clinton, who served as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State, the novel blends insider diplomatic knowledge with Penny's gift for pacing. Reading both books together shows how differently suspense can be built: one through small-town observation, the other through global power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo complete novels in one brand-new paperback bundle, ready for the shelf or a gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces the beloved Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series alongside a standalone political thriller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures an Agatha Award-winning mystery and an instant #1 New York Times bestseller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat variety for fans of cozy village mysteries and fast-paced geopolitical suspense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for gifting to mystery lovers, book clubs, or political fiction fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format is easy to pack for travel or commuting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA Fatal Grace — A newcomer's shocking murder during a Christmas curling match forces Chief Inspector Gamache to expose secrets Three Pines has kept buried under the snow.\u003cbr\u003e\nState of Terror — A novice Secretary of State races against a ticking clock to stop a coordinated terrorist plot threatening the world's capitals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLouise Penny is the author of the internationally acclaimed Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series, set in the fictional Quebec village of Three Pines, which has earned multiple Agatha Awards and a dedicated global readership. Hillary Rodham Clinton served as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State, a U.S. Senator from New York, and First Lady of the United States, bringing firsthand knowledge of diplomacy and crisis response to her fiction writing. Together, the authors combined Penny's storytelling craft with Clinton's real-world experience to create State of Terror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhether you're stocking a book club pick, wrapping a birthday gift for a mystery fan, or building a summer reading stack, this paperback duo delivers atmosphere, tension, and heart in equal measure — a satisfying way to explore Louise Penny's range in one set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57220720820598,"sku":"FBA-9124194360","price":49.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/louise-penny-2-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1785881616","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/louise-penny-2-books-collection-set-a-fatal-grace-state-of-terror-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}