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: January 2026
Book Series by Paul Doiron
- #1AmazonThe Poacher's Son(2010)
- #2AmazonTrespasser(2011)
- #3AmazonBad Little Falls(2012)
- #4AmazonMassacre Pond(2013)
- #5AmazonThe Bone Orchard(2014)
- #6AmazonThe Bear Trap(2014)
- #7AmazonThe Precipice(2015)
- #8AmazonWidowmaker(2016)
- #9AmazonKnife Creek(2017)
- #10AmazonRabid(2018)
- #11AmazonStay Hidden(2018)
- #12AmazonBacktrack(2019)
- #13AmazonAlmost Midnight(2019)
- #14AmazonThe Imposter(2020)
- #15AmazonOne Last Lie(2020)
- #16AmazonThe Caretaker(2021)
- #17AmazonDead by Dawn(2021)
- #18AmazonSkin and Bones(2022)
- #19AmazonHatchet Island(2022)
- #20AmazonSnakebit(2023)
- #21AmazonDead Man's Wake(2023)
- #22AmazonPitch Dark(2024)
- #23AmazonSheep's Clothing(2025)
- #24AmazonStorm Tide(2026)
- #1AmazonEating 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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