Archer Mayor Books in Order
Archer Mayor is a multifaceted individual with a diverse background, having navigated careers as a photographer, teacher, historian, scholarly editor, feature writer, travel writer, lab technician, political advance man, medical illustrator, newspaper writer, history researcher, publications consultant, constable, and EMT/firefighter. Born with a restless spirit and a curious nature, he has lived in several countries on two continents, speaking two languages and embodying a true internationalist. His restless energy has driven him to become a novelist, a death investigator for Vermont's medical examiner, and a police officer. Since 1988, Mayor has penned the acclaimed Joe Gunther novels, many of which have been recognized as among the "ten best" or "most notable" by the Los Angeles and New York Times. His work has been honored with the New England Booksellers Association book award for fiction in 2004.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Archer Mayor
- #1AmazonOpen Season(1988)
- #2AmazonBorderlines(1990)
- #3AmazonScent of Evil(1991)
- #4AmazonThe Skeleton's Knee(1992)
- #5AmazonFruits of the Poisonous Tree(1993)
- #6AmazonThe Dark Root(1994)
- #7AmazonThe Ragman's Memory(1995)
- #8AmazonBellows Falls(1996)
- #9AmazonThe Disposable Man(1997)
- #10AmazonOccam's Razor(1999)
- #11AmazonThe Marble Mask(2000)
- #12AmazonTucker Peak(2001)
- #13AmazonThe Sniper's Wife(2002)
- #14AmazonGatekeeper(2003)
- #15AmazonThe Surrogate Thief(2004)
- #16AmazonSt. Albans Fire(2005)
- #17AmazonThe Second Mouse(2006)
- #18AmazonChat(2007)
- #19AmazonThe Catch(2008)
- #20AmazonThe Price of Malice(2009)
- #21AmazonRed Herring(2010)
- #22AmazonTag Man(2011)
- #23AmazonParadise City(2012)
- #24AmazonThree Can Keep a Secret(2013)
- #25AmazonProof Positive(2014)
- #26AmazonThe Company She Kept(2015)
- #27AmazonPresumption of Guilt(2017)
- #28AmazonTrace(2017)
- #29AmazonBury the Lead(2018)
- #30AmazonBomber's Moon(2019)
- #31AmazonThe Orphan's Guilt(2020)
- #32AmazonMarked Man(2021)
- #33AmazonFall Guy(2022)
- #34AmazonSnow Blind(2012)
- #35AmazonCrosscut(2019)
About Archer Mayor
Archer Mayor is a multifaceted individual with a diverse background, having navigated careers as a photographer, teacher, historian, scholarly editor, feature writer, travel writer, lab technician, political advance man, medical illustrator, newspaper writer, history researcher, publications consultant, constable, and EMT/firefighter. Born with a restless spirit and a curious nature, he has lived in several countries on two continents, speaking two languages and embodying a true internationalist. His restless energy has driven him to become a novelist, a death investigator for Vermont's medical examiner, and a police officer. Since 1988, Mayor has penned the acclaimed Joe Gunther novels, many of which have been recognized as among the "ten best" or "most notable" by the Los Angeles and New York Times. His work has been honored with the New England Booksellers Association book award for fiction in 2004.
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