Book description
On the evening of their engagement party, Maine Game Warden Investigator Mike Bowditch and Stacey Stevens witness what seems to be a hit-and-run speedboat crash on a darkened lake. When they arrive at the scene, their spotlight reveals a gruesome sight: a severed arm beneath the surface. As day breaks,…
Why read it?
1 author picked Dead Man's Wake as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The author, Paul Doiron, a former editor of Down East Magazine and a Registered Maine Guide, has written an enjoyable series featuring a central character named Mike Bowditch, a Maine Game Warden.
Each of the novels is set in a different Maine county and in a different month of the year. His characters are very relatable; each mystery to be solved is unique.
I live vicariously exploring the nooks and crannies of my state as I tag along with Mike. In this book, he solves a hit-and-run boat murder in the Lakes region. As long as Paul keeps writing, I’ll…
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