Published by Minotaur Books Genres: Crime, Fiction, Mystery, suspense, thriller
Format: ARC, eBook
Mike Bowditch is back in the 15th book in the addictive, thrilling, shocking and pulse pounding Mike Bowditch series. If someone had told me that I would love a book series about a Maine Game warden so much, I would not have believed them. But Paul Doiron never disappoints, and this series continues to be one of my favorites. I love the vivid descriptions, the danger, the regular cast of characters, and the dire situations in which Mike finds himself. Plus, in Pitch Dark, Mike is a married man and has interesting things going on in his life.
There is a dangerous fugitive deep in the Maine woods who comes on Mike’s radar when he receives a phone call informing him that a man is missing in the woods. The missing man has been searching for Mark Redmond and his daughter, Cady. Mark Redmond happens to be building a home for a pilot friend. When Mike, his father-in-law, Charley, and Josie Johnson (the pilot friend) arrive to ask some questions, things get interesting and dangerous fast!
This book was full of tension, mounting dread, danger, action, suspense, and atmosphere. I love the vivid descriptions of the woods. The descriptions have me feeling as if I am right there deep in the investigation and action. As I mentioned, I loved seeing all the characters I have come to know over the course of the series. I enjoy getting glimpses into not only their work life, but their personal lives as well. Fans of the series need not worry; Shadow is in this book as well. Charley remains a favorite of mine with his wit, knowledge, delivery, courage, and kindness.
Another great book by Paul Doiron. I can’t recommend this book enough. This book would work as a stand-alone but do yourself a favor and go back to the beginning and read the whole series. You’ll thank me!
Wonderfully written, well thought out, gripping and full of thrilling moments!
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press | Minotaur Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.