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Paul Doiron Books in Order
Paul Doiron is a critically acclaimed author of crime novels, notably the Mike Bowditch series. His debut novel, THE POACHER'S SON, won the Barry Award and the Strand Critics Award for Best First Novel, and was nominated for numerous prestigious awards, including the Edgar Award, Anthony Award, Macavity Award, and Thriller Award for Best First Novel. It was also named to the Maine Literary Award for "Best Fiction of 2010" and PopMatters' Best Fiction of 2010 list. His subsequent novels have continued to receive widespread acclaim, with TRESPASSER winning the Maine Literary Award and being an American Booksellers Association Indie Bestseller. BAD LITTLE FALLS and MASSACRE POND were both Bookscan Bestsellers, while THE BONE ORCHARD received a Best of Maine award from Down East. THE PRECIPICE and WIDOWMAKER were RT Top Picks and LibraryReads selections. KNIFE CREEK is the bestselling novel in the series to date. As Editor Emeritus of Down East: The Magazine of Maine, Paul brings a deep understanding of his native state to his writing. A Yale University graduate, he now writes full time, crafting intricate and suspenseful stories that have captivated readers and critics alike.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Paul Doiron's book series? Paul Doiron has written 2 book series. The most notable is the Mike Bowditch series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Paul Doiron
- #1
The Poacher's Son(2010) - #2
Trespasser(2011) - #3
Bad Little Falls(2012) - #4
Massacre Pond(2013) - #5
The Bone Orchard(2014) - #6
The Bear Trap(2014) - #7
The Precipice(2015) - #8
Widowmaker(2016) - #9
Knife Creek(2017) - #10
Rabid(2018) - #11
Stay Hidden(2018) - #12
Backtrack(2019) - #13
Almost Midnight(2019) - #14
The Imposter(2020) - #15
One Last Lie(2020) - #16
The Caretaker(2021) - #17
Dead by Dawn(2021) - #18
Skin and Bones(2022) - #19
Hatchet Island(2022) - #20
Snakebit(2023) - #21
Dead Man's Wake(2023) - #22
Pitch Dark(2024) - #23
Sheep's Clothing(2025) - #24
Storm Tide(2026)
- #1
Eating Between The Lines(1998)
About Paul Doiron
Paul Doiron is a critically acclaimed author of crime novels, notably the Mike Bowditch series. His debut novel, THE POACHER'S SON, won the Barry Award and the Strand Critics Award for Best First Novel, and was nominated for numerous prestigious awards, including the Edgar Award, Anthony Award, Macavity Award, and Thriller Award for Best First Novel. It was also named to the Maine Literary Award for "Best Fiction of 2010" and PopMatters' Best Fiction of 2010 list. His subsequent novels have continued to receive widespread acclaim, with TRESPASSER winning the Maine Literary Award and being an American Booksellers Association Indie Bestseller. BAD LITTLE FALLS and MASSACRE POND were both Bookscan Bestsellers, while THE BONE ORCHARD received a Best of Maine award from Down East. THE PRECIPICE and WIDOWMAKER were RT Top Picks and LibraryReads selections. KNIFE CREEK is the bestselling novel in the series to date. As Editor Emeritus of Down East: The Magazine of Maine, Paul brings a deep understanding of his native state to his writing. A Yale University graduate, he now writes full time, crafting intricate and suspenseful stories that have captivated readers and critics alike.
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