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Mike Bowditch

by Paul Doiron

22 books Started 2010 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Mike Bowditch is a Crime Fiction / Thriller series by Paul Doiron, made up of 22 books published between 2010 and 2024. It begins with The Poacher's Son (2010), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Pitch Dark (2024), spanning 14 years of storytelling.

22books
14years active
2decades
~0.7yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 The Poacher's Son 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Trespasser 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Bad Little Falls 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Massacre Pond 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Bone Orchard 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Bear Trap (Short Story) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 The Precipice 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Widowmaker 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Knife Creek 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Rabid (Short Story) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Stay Hidden 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Backtrack (Short Story) 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Almost Midnight 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
14 The Imposter (Short Story) 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 One Last Lie 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 The Caretaker 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Dead by Dawn 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Skin and Bones (Short Story) 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Hatchet Island 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Snakebit (Short Story) 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Dead Man's Wake 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Pitch DarkLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Mike Bowditch series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Mike Bowditch series?

Start with The Poacher's Son (2010), the first book in the Mike Bowditch series by Paul Doiron. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Mike Bowditch series?

There are 22 books in the Mike Bowditch series by Paul Doiron, published between 2010 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Mike Bowditch series?

The first book in the Mike Bowditch series is The Poacher's Son, published in 2010 by Paul Doiron.

What is the latest book in the Mike Bowditch series?

The most recent book in the Mike Bowditch series is Pitch Dark (2024) by Paul Doiron.

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About Paul Doiron

Paul Doiron is an American crime writer. A native of Maine, he worked as a reporter before turning to writing fiction. Doiron is best known for his Mike Bowditch crime series, set in the wilderness of Maine. His debut novel, "The Poacher's Son," won the Barry Award for Best First Novel and was nominated for an Edgar Award. Subsequent novels in the series have also received critical acclaim, with "Widowmaker" winning the Maine Literary Award for Fiction in 2018. Doiron's work has been praised for its atmospheric suspense, well-developed characters, and its portrayal of the natural world. His books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold over 1 million copies worldwide.

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