Pitch Dark: A Novel Mike Bowditch Mysteries, Book 15 BY Paul Doiron

In Paul Doiron's gripping thriller "Pitch Dark," Maine game warden Mike Bowditch finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes chase through the rugged North Maine Woods. When legendary bush pilot Josie Jonson hires secretive builder Mark Redmond to construct her dream cabin near Prentiss Pond, rumors of criminal activity and an armed man searching for Redmond and his daughter, Cady, raise alarms.

Mike's investigation leads him to Josie's remote property, where a horrific murder unfolds before his eyes, plunging him and his father-in-law Charley Stevens into captivity. After escaping, Mike sets off alone through the treacherous Maine wilderness towards Canada, pursuing the elusive fugitive and grappling with his adversary's superior bushcraft skills.

As Mike navigates the unforgiving landscape of deadfalls and swollen streams, he faces the daunting challenge of outmaneuvering a cunning killer. With time ticking and innocent lives at stake, Mike must confront his own vulnerabilities and the relentless pursuit of justice.

Doiron's narrative captivates with its atmospheric portrayal of Maine's wild terrain and its complex characters navigating moral dilemmas and dangerous confrontations. "Pitch Dark" is a tense and immersive thriller that keeps readers on edge, blending adrenaline-pumping action with introspective moments as Mike Bowditch races against the clock to protect the innocent and bring a ruthless adversary to justice.

With its richly drawn setting and gripping plot, "Pitch Dark" solidifies Paul Doiron's reputation as a master of suspense in the realm of outdoor thrillers, offering readers an exhilarating journey through the heart-pounding challenges of the North Maine Woods.