Pitch Dark is the latest in the Mike Bowditch Series and it's quite the nail-biter! This time out, when Mike, his father-in-law, and a famed bush pilot witness a murder, they become captives. Mike escapes and races through the unforgiving Maine wilderness to stop a mysterious killer before it’s too late.

He's forced to set off through the impenetrable Maine forest towards Canada, alone and unarmed in pursuit of a mysterious fugitive. As he navigates a windblown landscape choked with deadfalls and blocked by swollen streams, the killer seems to possess skills surpassing Mike's own. Natural predators aren't the only killers using Maine's wilderness as a stalking ground!!

The author is a native of Maine and is an outdoorsman, himself, which undoubtedly adds authenticity to the voice of the series. I recommend it!

Many thanks to both #MinotaurBooks and #NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of #PitchDark. This book is #15 in the #MikeBowditch series, with the expected publication date of June 25, 2024.

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This story revolves around a Maine game warden who goes on a search for alleged missing person. The writing is great, but it was a little slow for me. This is part of an extended series, so it's helpful to have read the previous books, but not necessary to follow along in this one. There are many twists throughout the book, but I was able to guess the outcome pretty early on. I would definitely recommend picking this one up, especially if you want to get started on a longer, well-written series.

I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher and voluntarily provided an hour review

Pitch Dark is another exciting title from Paul Doiron in the Mike Bowditch series. It's another wild ride through the wilderness that does not disappoint!

Another Paul Doiron classic. His writing and plot development never fails to disappoint this mystery reader. I also enjoy the Maine setting and the continuous tension created between man and nature. I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the advanced reader copy of one of my most anticipated reads of 2024. All opinions are my own.

I began reading this series when my daughter was born 15 years ago. I am so impressed that Mr. Doiron writes one Mike Bowditch adventure a year. Mike is one of those iconic fictional characters who I find myself thinking about long after I've finished the books. I always look forward to seeing what's next for Mike.

This is also one of my favorite series to recommend to people who like a good mystery, an action-packed thriller or just overall a damn good book.

This book packed a punch right from the get go and never let up. Mike is called to assist in locating a man who has gone missing in the woods, a man who's been asking questions about a backwoods resident and his daughter. When Mike decides to start his investigation by visiting them, he and his father-in-law Charley stumble onto a MUCH bigger case than they anticipated. I love how each of his books has a moral dilemma as part of the plot, as well as a true appreciation for nature.

My only criticism of this particular outing was not enough Stacey or Shadow.

Highly recommend.

Maine Game Warden Mike Bowditch is my book BFF and this is the most exciting adventure in the series.

Mike gets a call from a rookie game warden about the potential of a missing man that went out on an ATV. Mike, of course, is going to investigate and calls Charley – his mentor and father-in-law. What seemed like a straight-forward welfare check, turns into a high-stakes adventure in the Maine forests on the border of Canada. And as the bodies add up, Mike is worried that his will be added to the total.

I could not turn the pages fast enough – it was thrilling, suspenseful and I’m sure my crush on Mike Bowditch upped the anxiety levels!

Read the entire series – I’ve loved all the books!

Having previously read The Trespasser, I'd jumped at the chance to read another in this series. Pitch Dark can be read as a stand-alone, but it would be helpful to have some previous knowledge of the characters. (I'm rather fond of Mike's father-in-law.) Paul Doiron is a talented author who immerses a reader into the Maine/Canada outdoors. As a game warden, he is faced with both danger and the beauty of the woods. In Pitch Dark, he is on a hunt where he lives through at least five things that would kill the normal person. At times, I found the story to lag, and while I saw the ending coming quite early, readers will find the storyline chock full of adrenaline and twists. Thank you to Netgallery for furnishing me with an early copy.

Once again, Paul Doiron, offers us another captivating adventure in book 15 of the Warden Mike Bowditch series. Newlyweds Mike and Stacey are spending a rainy evening in their cabin with their mostly wolf hybrid Shadow when a call for help comes from a fellow Warden in a far Northern part of Maine. A suspicious visitor who had been asking questions about a Cabin Master and his daughter has disappeared . Thinking that the Cabin Master may be in trouble from the stranger, Mike agrees to do a wellness check. As the cabin being built belongs to a friend of Stacey’s father, Charlie, a retired Warden, he offers to join Mike on a visit. The feisty, eccentric owner offers to fly them in. A friendly visit quickly heads to the dark side and Mike finds himself in a desperate chase that eventually leads him into Canada. As always, Mike quest for the truth gets him into trouble, but the ending is truly a shock. This is a great book! My only regret is that I read it too quickly and now have to wait for the next adventure. I was lucky enough to be given an advanced copy by NetGalley, but the opinion is my own. Well done!

After living in Maine for 10 years, many years ago, Its a setting I love and its perfect for a thriller and for this particular thriller Doiron's character Mike Bowditch is at it again with interesting characters, murder at every turn, and a mysterious father and daughter, possibly on the run? A dark and fast paced, edge of your seat story. You don't want to stop because you want to know what happens next. I love that this series can be stand alone, as I've read a few, our of order and enjoyed them all.

Another great installment of the Mike Bowditch series by author Paul Doiron. I think this may be the best of the series so far and it was interesting from the start. Mike goes in search of a missing person but ends up trying to question a father and daughter that don't want to be found. This leads to 24 hours of intense cat and mouse game that does not end well for some. Mike has to brave the elements with not a lot of gear while the weather conditions are treacherous at best. Some parts were a little outlandish, but what I like the most is how personable Mike is and believable. I feel like he portrayed what a lot of people would be thinking when faced with certain situations. The ending was a crazy twist that I did figure out but was still shocked. I would add this book to your TBR list and get it as soon as it hits the shelves!
Thank you Net Galley and Minotaur Books for an ARC copy in return for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC**

Great book that kept me interested. A survival in the woods story with great characters.

absolutely excellent writing by paul!!!! i cannot wait to read more work from this author!!! totally sucked me into this book and finished in one single sitting!

Long time protagonist Mike Bowditch returns. This time he is tasked with receiving a phone call about a missing man that is way out there close to the Canadian border. Mike has to helicopter in with a well known pilot and his father in law. Experienced woodsmen and on the run desperate men. Great novel. Doiron keeps churning the outdoor adventure novel out.

This was really good. I couldn’t put it down. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

Doiron 's books usually end with Game Warden Mike Bowditch in a dangerous battle. In Pitch Dark, it starts early and continues through all of the book. Bowditch is searching for a man and his young daughter. After acquiring a partner in the search and several murders, Doiron ends the book with an interesting twist I didn't see coming.

One of Doiron’s best, Pitch Dark is #15 in the series featuring Maine Game Warden Mike Bowditch and I’ve read them all. Several things about this series grabbed my interest from the start – a mystery set in the Maine woods with a main character that doesn’t always follow the playbook. Bowditch grew and matured over the course of the series and, as he continued to hone his skills, his character developed into one of my favorite investigators. There have been a few ups and downs in my ratings but Doiron just keeps getting better and better and finally – five stars!

The writing is chock full of careful, detailed descriptions of both wildlife and tools of the trade. The plots are fresh and closely tied to the setting and the role of game wardens and the protection of wildlife. In addition to the main character, there is an interesting cast of supporting characters who all play an integral role at recurring points over the length of the series.

Although I've been a fan of the series since the beginning, I think Warden Bowditch comes into his own in this latest episode. It is twisty but believable at a pace that was at times descriptive and reflective with intense action in others. Finally, it kicked into a high gear page-turner that kept me racing to the end. Of course, the final page has me anxiously waiting for #16...

I really enjoy this series. I like the characters development throughout. This has a good plot with a twist at the end. Read it soon.

Thanks to Netgalley and Minotaur Books for this ARC. I always enjoy a novel about a thrilling chase so this book caught my eye. I had not read previous books that featured the game warden investigator Mike Bowditch, but I liked him immediately! I really enjoyed the premise of the book, hunting down a killer, and Paul Doiron does a great job in describing the varied terrain in Maine and Canada. I think the multiple twists and turns in the book will provide you with some great reading. I'm intrigued enough to explore some of Dorion's other books in the series that features Mike Bowditch.

Nice to have the Maine game warden back. His search for a missing person morphs into a search for a bad guy and again into a chase for fugitives. But there is so much more that can’t be shared without giving away the twists and turns that include murder and betrayals.

Let me tell you, Doiron does it again! Fans of the Warden Mike Bowditch series won't be disappointed with this one. We're back in the heart of the Maine woods, this time facing a chilling mystery and a whole lot of danger.

Newcomer Mark Redmond and his young daughter raise red flags for Bowditch. He decides to investigate, but a shocking murder throws everything into chaos. Now, Bowditch finds himself alone and unarmed in the wilderness, playing a deadly game of cat and mouse with a cunning fugitive.

The suspense is killer (pun intended!), and Doiron's writing makes you feel like you're right there with Bowditch. You'll be battling the harsh Maine elements and trying to stay one step ahead of his enemy. Bowditch is his usual resourceful and determined self, but the stakes are high. He needs to quickly sort friend from foe, even when alliances shift on a dime.

If you're looking for a thrilling read that will keep you guessing until the very end, Pitch Dark is a must-grab. Doiron delivers another winner, and I can't wait to see what Bowditch gets up to next!