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Expected 30 Jun 26Game Warden Mike Bowditch investigates a series of brutal killings during a life-changing year in Storm Tide, the harrowing new thriller from Edgar Award-nominated author Paul Doiron.
When the magnificent home of entrepreneur Brian Malloy mysteriously goes up in flames, Maine game warden Mike Bowditch tries to pull Malloy’s burning body from the fire but is too late. Malloy was suspected of murdering his young, illegitimate son. Now it looks like someone else has delivered a verdict.
Miles away, on a lonely stretch of icy railroad track, the body of Axl Deming, once accused of a brutal rape, is found literally cut in half. Though the two murders seem unrelated, a cryptic text from an unknown number draws Bowditch to the scene—and hints at a chilling connection. He suspects someone is orchestrating the executions of criminals who escaped justice, and for reasons he can’t explain, his own name is on the list, but the state police aren’t convinced. His search for the truth takes him through frozen harbors, trackless forests, and remote islands, far from rescue.
Meanwhile, Bowditch is facing a disciplinary hearing that could end his career. His wife Stacey, just weeks from giving birth, is being stalked by a stranger in a white van. And when he realizes someone has also been watching their home, the case turns increasingly personal.
To protect his family, Bowditch must work alone to uncover who’s behind the killings—and stop them before he becomes their next victim.
When the magnificent home of entrepreneur Brian Malloy mysteriously goes up in flames, Maine game warden Mike Bowditch tries to pull Malloy’s burning body from the fire but is too late. Malloy was suspected of murdering his young, illegitimate son. Now it looks like someone else has delivered a verdict.
Miles away, on a lonely stretch of icy railroad track, the body of Axl Deming, once accused of a brutal rape, is found literally cut in half. Though the two murders seem unrelated, a cryptic text from an unknown number draws Bowditch to the scene—and hints at a chilling connection. He suspects someone is orchestrating the executions of criminals who escaped justice, and for reasons he can’t explain, his own name is on the list, but the state police aren’t convinced. His search for the truth takes him through frozen harbors, trackless forests, and remote islands, far from rescue.
Meanwhile, Bowditch is facing a disciplinary hearing that could end his career. His wife Stacey, just weeks from giving birth, is being stalked by a stranger in a white van. And when he realizes someone has also been watching their home, the case turns increasingly personal.
To protect his family, Bowditch must work alone to uncover who’s behind the killings—and stop them before he becomes their next victim.
352 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication June 30, 2026
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Paul Doiron
38 books2,279 followersPaul Doiron is the best-selling author of the Mike Bowditch series of crime novels set in the Maine woods.
His first book, The Poacher’s Son, won the Barry Award and the Strand Critics Award and was nominated for an Edgar for Best First Novel. His second, Trespasser, won the 2012 Maine Literary Award. His novelette “Rabid” was a finalist for the 2019 Edgar in the Best Short Story category. Paul’s twelfth book, Dead by Dawn won the New England Society’s 2022 Book Award for Fiction, as well as his second Maine Literary Award. It was also a finalist for the Barry Award. His books have been translated into 11 languages.
Paul is the former chair of the Maine Humanities Council, Editor Emeritus of Down East: The Magazine of Maine, and a Registered Maine Guide specializing in fly fishing.
His first book, The Poacher’s Son, won the Barry Award and the Strand Critics Award and was nominated for an Edgar for Best First Novel. His second, Trespasser, won the 2012 Maine Literary Award. His novelette “Rabid” was a finalist for the 2019 Edgar in the Best Short Story category. Paul’s twelfth book, Dead by Dawn won the New England Society’s 2022 Book Award for Fiction, as well as his second Maine Literary Award. It was also a finalist for the Barry Award. His books have been translated into 11 languages.
Paul is the former chair of the Maine Humanities Council, Editor Emeritus of Down East: The Magazine of Maine, and a Registered Maine Guide specializing in fly fishing.
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December 19, 2025
Storm Tide by Paul Doiron is a chilling, emotionally intense thriller about Maine game warden Mike Bowditch unraveling a web of brutal killings that force him to confront justice, vengeance, and his deepest fears while the world around him feels unbearably cold and stark.
In this sixteenth volume of Doiron’s Mike Bowditch mysteries, the landscape itself becomes part of the story: frigid harbors, lonely railroad tracks, and remote, ice-kissed islands blur the line between safety and danger, mirroring Bowditch’s internal struggle to protect his family and hold onto his sense of right and wrong.
Reading Storm Tide pulled me into a world where every scene felt wrapped in winter fog and moral ambiguity, where Bowditch is not just chasing a killer, but wrestling with the idea of justice itself. The facts of the plot touched me with their raw immediacy: a fire, a haunting body found isolated on cold rails, and a cryptic message that ties together cases Bowditch never expected to face, all while his pregnant wife Stacey is threatened by someone watching from the shadows.
What resonated with me most was the way Doiron balances pulse-pounding suspense with quietly wrought emotion, allowing Bowditch’s love for his family to anchor the relentless pace and to make every danger feel deeply personal. The prose is immersive, the setting so vivid I could feel the chill on my skin, and Bowditch’s resilience and vulnerability lingered with me long after I closed the book.
Based on its taut plotting and emotional depth, I would rate this book 4 out of 5, reserving just a slight pause because a few threads felt poised for more exploration, yet overall I found this installment gripping, thoughtful, and deeply affecting.
In this sixteenth volume of Doiron’s Mike Bowditch mysteries, the landscape itself becomes part of the story: frigid harbors, lonely railroad tracks, and remote, ice-kissed islands blur the line between safety and danger, mirroring Bowditch’s internal struggle to protect his family and hold onto his sense of right and wrong.
Reading Storm Tide pulled me into a world where every scene felt wrapped in winter fog and moral ambiguity, where Bowditch is not just chasing a killer, but wrestling with the idea of justice itself. The facts of the plot touched me with their raw immediacy: a fire, a haunting body found isolated on cold rails, and a cryptic message that ties together cases Bowditch never expected to face, all while his pregnant wife Stacey is threatened by someone watching from the shadows.
What resonated with me most was the way Doiron balances pulse-pounding suspense with quietly wrought emotion, allowing Bowditch’s love for his family to anchor the relentless pace and to make every danger feel deeply personal. The prose is immersive, the setting so vivid I could feel the chill on my skin, and Bowditch’s resilience and vulnerability lingered with me long after I closed the book.
Based on its taut plotting and emotional depth, I would rate this book 4 out of 5, reserving just a slight pause because a few threads felt poised for more exploration, yet overall I found this installment gripping, thoughtful, and deeply affecting.
November 17, 2025
Storm Tide is another gripping entry in Paul Doiron’s long-running Mike Bowditch series, and it delivers exactly what fans have come to expect: smart plotting, vivid Maine settings, and a steady build of tension that never lets up. From the opening pages, the story pulls you in and keeps the suspense rolling, with each chapter tightening the noose a little more. It’s one of those thrillers that makes you say “just one more chapter” until you’ve read half the book in a sitting.
Doiron has always been a master of pacing, and this book shows it. The layers of mystery and danger stack neatly, with each moment of calm serving as a springboard for the next burst of action. The tension builds, peaks, and rebuilds in true thriller fashion, keeping the story interesting from start to finish. Even as the stakes rise, the plot feels grounded in the rugged realism that defines the series.
This is my fourth book in the Mike Bowditch series, and I continue to enjoy how the character evolves. In *Storm Tide*, Doiron opens a window into Bowditch’s personal life in a meaningful way, adding emotional depth without slowing the story. The introduction of a new addition to the Bowditch family brings warmth and humanity to a world often filled with danger and moral complexity.
As always, the Maine wilderness plays a strong supporting role, adding both beauty and menace to the story. The sense of place is sharp and atmospheric, with the kind of descriptive detail that makes you feel the cold water, the salt air, and the ever-present threat of the elements. It’s part of what keeps this series so distinctive among modern thrillers.
Overall, Storm Tide is a solid 4 out of 5 for me. It’s suspenseful, emotionally engaging, and written with the confident touch of an author who knows his characters inside and out. Thank you to Mr. Doiron, St. Martin’s Press for the advance reader copy. This was a great addition to a series that keeps getting better.
Doiron has always been a master of pacing, and this book shows it. The layers of mystery and danger stack neatly, with each moment of calm serving as a springboard for the next burst of action. The tension builds, peaks, and rebuilds in true thriller fashion, keeping the story interesting from start to finish. Even as the stakes rise, the plot feels grounded in the rugged realism that defines the series.
This is my fourth book in the Mike Bowditch series, and I continue to enjoy how the character evolves. In *Storm Tide*, Doiron opens a window into Bowditch’s personal life in a meaningful way, adding emotional depth without slowing the story. The introduction of a new addition to the Bowditch family brings warmth and humanity to a world often filled with danger and moral complexity.
As always, the Maine wilderness plays a strong supporting role, adding both beauty and menace to the story. The sense of place is sharp and atmospheric, with the kind of descriptive detail that makes you feel the cold water, the salt air, and the ever-present threat of the elements. It’s part of what keeps this series so distinctive among modern thrillers.
Overall, Storm Tide is a solid 4 out of 5 for me. It’s suspenseful, emotionally engaging, and written with the confident touch of an author who knows his characters inside and out. Thank you to Mr. Doiron, St. Martin’s Press for the advance reader copy. This was a great addition to a series that keeps getting better.
December 8, 2025
Review of Uncorrected Digital Galley
Fire engulfed the mansion; game warden Mike Bowditch raced toward the inferno in an attempt to rescue the victims, but the man he managed to pull from the house did not survive the intense fire. Later, he learns that the victim was Brian Malloy, who was suspected of murdering his young son. Justice delivered?
Later, Mike finds himself at the scene of a horrific train accident, one in which Axl Deming, an accused rapist, has been run over by the train, leaving his body in pieces. Justice delivered?
Is someone delivering vigilante justice, taking aim at the accused but not punished wrongdoers? And what will Mike do?
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This book, sixteenth in the author’s Mike Bowditch series, has sufficient backstory for readers new to the series and lets the book work well as a standalone. Well-developed characters, a gripping plot, and a strong sense of place pull readers into the telling of the tale from the outset.
The stalking of Bowditch, putting his wife and unborn child at risk, adds an element of suspense to the tale that keeps those pages turning as fast as possible as readers try to figure out who is behind the stalking. In addition, the story of the vigilante justice plays out against the questions of Mike’s future as a game warden in this unputdownable story of justice and accountability.
Readers who have enjoyed the earlier books in the series will find much to appreciate here as will those who enjoy mystery/thrillers with non-stop action.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from St. Martin’s Press / Minotaur Books and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
#StormTide #NetGalley
Fire engulfed the mansion; game warden Mike Bowditch raced toward the inferno in an attempt to rescue the victims, but the man he managed to pull from the house did not survive the intense fire. Later, he learns that the victim was Brian Malloy, who was suspected of murdering his young son. Justice delivered?
Later, Mike finds himself at the scene of a horrific train accident, one in which Axl Deming, an accused rapist, has been run over by the train, leaving his body in pieces. Justice delivered?
Is someone delivering vigilante justice, taking aim at the accused but not punished wrongdoers? And what will Mike do?
=========
This book, sixteenth in the author’s Mike Bowditch series, has sufficient backstory for readers new to the series and lets the book work well as a standalone. Well-developed characters, a gripping plot, and a strong sense of place pull readers into the telling of the tale from the outset.
The stalking of Bowditch, putting his wife and unborn child at risk, adds an element of suspense to the tale that keeps those pages turning as fast as possible as readers try to figure out who is behind the stalking. In addition, the story of the vigilante justice plays out against the questions of Mike’s future as a game warden in this unputdownable story of justice and accountability.
Readers who have enjoyed the earlier books in the series will find much to appreciate here as will those who enjoy mystery/thrillers with non-stop action.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this eBook from St. Martin’s Press / Minotaur Books and NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
#StormTide #NetGalley
November 28, 2025
Storm Tide” continues Paul Doiron’s, long-running, reliably strong series featuring Maine Game Warden Mike Bowditch. In this installment, Bowditch is called to look into the suspicious cause of a fire at a local entrepreneur’s home—an investigation that quickly deepens when a body is discovered in a remote stretch of wilderness. As always, Doiron blends the rugged beauty of Maine with a tight mystery, unfolding the two threads with his trademark clarity and tension.
The story is well done, driven by solid writing and Bowditch’s steady, thoughtful presence. Doiron remains skilled at pacing a mystery while giving readers plenty of atmosphere and procedural detail. That said, the ending left me disappointed. After such an immersive setup, I was hoping for a conclusion with a bit more punch.
Still, fans of the series—and Bowditch himself—will find Storm Tide an engaging addition, even if the final note doesn’t quite land.
Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. Of course, all opinions are my own.
The story is well done, driven by solid writing and Bowditch’s steady, thoughtful presence. Doiron remains skilled at pacing a mystery while giving readers plenty of atmosphere and procedural detail. That said, the ending left me disappointed. After such an immersive setup, I was hoping for a conclusion with a bit more punch.
Still, fans of the series—and Bowditch himself—will find Storm Tide an engaging addition, even if the final note doesn’t quite land.
Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. Of course, all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is the 4th book I've read by Paul Doiron, one of my favorite authors. Mike Bowditch is the main character. He was a Maine game warden investigator before he was put on suspension and busted down to game warden. He and his wife Stacey are expecting a baby.
The story begins when Mike gets a call about a house on fire. When he arrives, there was a woman, a neighbor, outside, who was holding a baby. Apparently the father had brought the baby out and then went back inside to try to get his wife.
Soon after, a man was found cut in half on railroad tracks. He had been accused but not convicted of a rape. It soon becomes apparent to Mike that there is at least one person who is working to inflict his or her idea of justice on people who got away with a crime. But who? He was further surprised to suspect that he was also on this person's list. This is a great mystery and I highly recommend it and the series.
I received an e-arc from St. Martin's Press, and voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All opinions are my own.
The story begins when Mike gets a call about a house on fire. When he arrives, there was a woman, a neighbor, outside, who was holding a baby. Apparently the father had brought the baby out and then went back inside to try to get his wife.
Soon after, a man was found cut in half on railroad tracks. He had been accused but not convicted of a rape. It soon becomes apparent to Mike that there is at least one person who is working to inflict his or her idea of justice on people who got away with a crime. But who? He was further surprised to suspect that he was also on this person's list. This is a great mystery and I highly recommend it and the series.
I received an e-arc from St. Martin's Press, and voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All opinions are my own.
November 6, 2025
Storm Tide is my first Paul Doiron book, which is apparently the 16th book in the Mike Bowditch Mysteries collection. I was unaware of this before reading this book and I can honestly say that while it didn't impact the enjoyment of this book in any way, it definitely makes me want to go back and read the earlier books.
Mike Bowditch is a game warden in Maine who, over the course of his career, has gotten himself into more than his fair share of hot water within the department. It seems he has a difficult time playing by the rules. This book starts out with him seeing a house on fire and trying to save the occupants, but one of them dies at his feet while the neighbor is holding the dead man's baby.
Then, he gets a strange phone call and things get even weirder.
This was a great mystery/thriller and I highly recommend it!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
Mike Bowditch is a game warden in Maine who, over the course of his career, has gotten himself into more than his fair share of hot water within the department. It seems he has a difficult time playing by the rules. This book starts out with him seeing a house on fire and trying to save the occupants, but one of them dies at his feet while the neighbor is holding the dead man's baby.
Then, he gets a strange phone call and things get even weirder.
This was a great mystery/thriller and I highly recommend it!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
November 26, 2025
I believe this is my favorite of Mike Bowditch series. Mike is a dedicated, conscious Game Warden that gives it all to his work. Which usually lands him in some really gray areas surrounding his authority and in trouble with his superiors. In Storm Tide Mike is on suspension after his last exploits and is awaiting the approval to return to his investigative position. Mike and Stacy are awaiting the arrival of their first child so they are hoping this downtime will allow them time for their family. But a person from an old case is working hard to disrupt this quiet time in Mike's life.
As always, there is suspense, mystery and action but in this book, we get more of the personality of Mike. His feelings toward home life, family and the more important things of life emerge from our favorite character.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.
As always, there is suspense, mystery and action but in this book, we get more of the personality of Mike. His feelings toward home life, family and the more important things of life emerge from our favorite character.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.
December 9, 2025
This is my first book by this author and in this series, which I didn't even know was a series until after I read it. So, no problem just jumping right into the series without the back stories. Mike Bowditch is a Game Warden in Maine. He answers a call to a house engulfed in flames and finds a woman standing by watching with a baby in her hands. Soon after, he gets a cryptic text message from a spoofed number about another murder. This text pulls him into these murders because he thinks they are connected, but can he convince the local PD? We quickly learn he doesn't always follow the rules and finds himself in some sticky situations. While he is investigating, you are taken to some beautifully described places in Maine. The author slowly builds the mystery with twists and turns that kept me wanting to find out exactly what was going on and how everything was connected.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
November 13, 2025
Another great read from Paul Doiron. Part of the storyline made it not my favorite and then other parts made it my favorite book with Mike Bowditch. The Author writes so well that the setting and characters become part of your present. Bowditch's supporting cast of characters are another reason these tales in the Maine wilderness draw you into the mundane everyday living and the surprising events that occur. They are real, quirky, loyal, and make the stories exciting and so very hard to put down. I have tried other books about game wardens/wildlife biologists and no one else comes close to writing the excellent, accurate stories and characters that Doiron does so well. I truly can't wait for the next book and more adventures from my favorite Maine crew. I appreciate the ARC in exchange for my honest review. Many thanks to the Author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity.
November 14, 2025
KAPOW! It's Mike Bowditch vs. The Revengers in this explosive new tale from Paul Doiron. It's a lot of fun and, frankly, one of the best in series. Bowditch is still dealing with the fallout from the problems he created for himself in the previous book when more trouble comes his way. Before he knows it, he finds himself targeted by a cunning foe who doesn't work alone. Can Bowditch survive both the physical threats and the threats to his career? That's the question, isn't it? Doiron is masterful in the way he depicts the (many) action sequences in Storm Tide. Of course, many of the great supporting characters from the series are back again and play important parts. Doiron even introduces a new character who is very important but I'll let you chase that one down for yourself. This is a terrific thriller.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Thanks to Minotaur, Good Reads & Mr Paul Doiron for the ARC. This is the fist book I have read by Paul Doiron,but it certainly won't be the last. From the first page, I was hooked. This is a well written book with great characters. I loved Mike Dowditch and his friendships and passion for his job. This is a gripping fast paced thriller set in Maine. The character development with Mike, his wife, family members and best friends shape the loyalty and substance that Mike's constitution has developed over his years as a warden and investigating crime scenes.
I did not know this was a series of books with Mike Bowditch as a continuing character, but I felt I could could jump right in and it can easily be a stand alone read. Fantastic book. Thanks for opportunity to review this ARC, Storm Tide.
I did not know this was a series of books with Mike Bowditch as a continuing character, but I felt I could could jump right in and it can easily be a stand alone read. Fantastic book. Thanks for opportunity to review this ARC, Storm Tide.
November 15, 2025
Game Warden Mike Bowditch is another favorite of mine and I have not read a bad book in the series. This one is no exception. When Mike finds himself on suspension after his last exploits the author turns the character inward, exploring the inner workings of his personality, and as he faces new personal responsibilities, Mike wonders if maybe it’s time for him to choose another path. But a diabolical psychopath will not let him rest, drawing him into a dangerous game of revenge that takes Mike a while to discover the reasoning behind it.
The ending is well worth the soul searching that permeates the story and Mike’s responses will keep you rooting for him. Please put this on your 2026 reading list.
The ending is well worth the soul searching that permeates the story and Mike’s responses will keep you rooting for him. Please put this on your 2026 reading list.
December 3, 2025
Received as an ARC through Netgalley to review, this is an honest review.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the approval to read this book.
Storm Tide is an exceptional, wild story as we get to know Mike Bowditch, a game warden that find himself trying to understand the motives behind a series of murders of people to many out there is justice finally delivered since those killed were not innocent individuals from what each had been accused of. While a part of Mike might want to look away, he cannot ignore rogue justice, especially the case heats up and Mile himself being personally affected by a stalker that has no boundaries. To protect his family well mean doing whatever it takes... and taking the consequences that come with the pursuit.
Highly recommended.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press for the approval to read this book.
Storm Tide is an exceptional, wild story as we get to know Mike Bowditch, a game warden that find himself trying to understand the motives behind a series of murders of people to many out there is justice finally delivered since those killed were not innocent individuals from what each had been accused of. While a part of Mike might want to look away, he cannot ignore rogue justice, especially the case heats up and Mile himself being personally affected by a stalker that has no boundaries. To protect his family well mean doing whatever it takes... and taking the consequences that come with the pursuit.
Highly recommended.
December 5, 2025
#16 in Doiron's Mike Bowditch series set in Maine. I read and for the most part enjoyed the first 13 in this series but didn't read the last 2 as I felt it had become a little stagnant. So I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this one. Bowditch is a little older and a more experienced game warden now with a wife and a baby on the way and even though he is still a stubborn mule when he takes on a case, he seemed a little more down to earth and I liked that. A quick blurb on the plot would be someone seems to be carrying out vigilante justice on some bad people while someone mysterious from Bowditch's past has a score to settle. Thanks to Net Galley, the author and the publisher for and ARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 8, 2025
Mike Bowditch is the main character in a series by Paul Doiron. Bowditch is a Game Warden, which already makes him a uniquely interesting protagonist. He functions as a detective, approaching unusual sightings or strange occurrences in rural Maine, with curiosity and intrinsic skills. STORM TIDE is the 16th mystery but functions very well as a stand alone. The tale is well-told and moves quickly, involving a strange disparate group of individuals, as Bowditch suffers career setbacks while trying to see a pattern amidst the crimes. I was quite taken by the character and setting and will read his earlier books. This one was a real delight to read. I received my copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
December 21, 2025
Thank you to Minotaur Books for the ARC. *Storm Tide* is the first Mike Bowditch novel I’ve read, and it absolutely won’t be the last. Even without having read the earlier books in the series, the story was easy to follow and fully engaging—clearly written in a way that welcomes new readers while still rewarding longtime fans.
The characters are strong and memorable, the writing is sharp, and the setting is vividly described—I could picture every scene as it unfolded. The tension builds steadily, and once I hit the final stretch, I couldn’t put it down. I ended up reading the last 100 pages in one sitting because I *had* to know how it ended.
A well-written, atmospheric, and gripping read. I’ll definitely be going back to check out the previous books in the Mike Bowditch series. Highly recommend for fans of smart, character-driven mysteries.
The characters are strong and memorable, the writing is sharp, and the setting is vividly described—I could picture every scene as it unfolded. The tension builds steadily, and once I hit the final stretch, I couldn’t put it down. I ended up reading the last 100 pages in one sitting because I *had* to know how it ended.
A well-written, atmospheric, and gripping read. I’ll definitely be going back to check out the previous books in the Mike Bowditch series. Highly recommend for fans of smart, character-driven mysteries.
November 19, 2025
This is easily the best Mike Bowditch novel that Paul Doiron has written. During the series we have watched Game Warden Bowditch grow and mature and that hits home by the time this book is over. The story follows a ghost from Mike’s past who is targeting Bowditch and his family and friends. There are plenty of twists and turns along the way to keep the book interesting. We see the usual array of side characters that we’ve grown to love while bringing new characters into play. Overall, it’s an exciting ride from beginning to end. I want to thank NetGalley for the advanced reader copy.
November 21, 2025
This is another story about Mike Bowditch, a game warden from Maine mystery thriller. If you like the other books in this series then you’ll enjoy this as well. It’s actually the best one I’ve read so far. It’s a lot of action and keeps moving along nicely. I haven’t read all of the books in the series so I’m sure I’m missing a few easter eggs, but it’s not absolutely necessary to have read them all up to this point.
Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for allowing me to read this book early. The opinion in this review is my own.
Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for allowing me to read this book early. The opinion in this review is my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
First of all, many thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur books for the opportunity to read Storm Tide pre-release. I actually read this in one day! I've enjoyed the series as a whole, and Mike Bowditch's character development over the arc of the series. Storm Tide is a great addition to the series, with Mike continuing to mature as he becomes a father. There's a great deal of suspense in this novel...who is staking Mike and his wife? Once Mike ascertains who, then the question is why? The story takes place over a number of months/seasons, adding versimilitude to the story, rather than trying to pack everything into a few brief days. I enjoy the the recurring characters as well...Mike's wife, his in-laws, his friends and coworkers, and Shadow, the wolf. I recommend Storm Tide and the entire series!
November 18, 2025
Storm Tide is my first Paul Doiron book, but it is the 16th book in the Mike Bowditch Mysteries collection. I was unaware of that before reading this book but it didn't impact the book in any way. This book was great the build up of tension made me want to keep reading well into the night each night.
Mike Bowditch is a game warden in Maine who, has gotten himself into more than his fair share of incidents and trouble in his department. The book starts out with him arriving at a house on fire and trying to save the occupants by going into the burning house. The occupant then dies at his feet and when he looks around he finds the neighbor is holding the dead man's baby. People who Mike has a history with start to die in mysterious but ironic ways.
Doiron keeps the story interesting from start to finish. Just when you think you have it figured out he throws a curveball at you and makes you start rethinking everything.
Mike Bowditch is a game warden in Maine who, has gotten himself into more than his fair share of incidents and trouble in his department. The book starts out with him arriving at a house on fire and trying to save the occupants by going into the burning house. The occupant then dies at his feet and when he looks around he finds the neighbor is holding the dead man's baby. People who Mike has a history with start to die in mysterious but ironic ways.
Doiron keeps the story interesting from start to finish. Just when you think you have it figured out he throws a curveball at you and makes you start rethinking everything.
November 9, 2025
Vigilantism and new fatherhood don’t mix but Mike Bowditch will have to deal with both in "Storm Tide", the latest edition to the series. Actions have consequences, sometimes deadly. Bowditch will be faced with one of his most dangerous enemies yet. There is a rather creative mix of "bad" characters.
November 16, 2025
Good addition to the series as our game warden hero spends a lot more time in reflection on seemingly unrelated murders as well as his own suspension.. Not as much action, but still a book well worth reading. I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher and voluntarily provided an honest review.
November 24, 2025
Each Mike Bowditch book is better than the last. I wasn't sure how I liked the idea of him becoming a husband and father, but the evolution of the character works. The author references actual work done by the Maine Warden Service and provides legitimate details about the area, lending credibility to the tale. As I say after reading every volume in the series, I can't wait for the next one.
November 16, 2025
Another exciting book from Paul Doiron. We would not expect anything less! Plenty of action and convolutions! Another one by Paul Doiron to be highly recommended!!
November 21, 2025
I was totally blown away by this book. Lots of action. However, it got to a point that it was hard to believe Mike could take so many hits and not have much down time to recover.
December 13, 2025
Reviewed for Library Journal; full review appears there
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
Could not put this intrigued, exciting, captivating, and page turner book down! Very good!!!
December 24, 2025
I really enjoyed this one. It was super fast paced and the characters are always a hit. I love that Mike is having his own family!
December 26, 2025
First time I read anything by this author. I did really enjoy storm tide and stayed very engaged
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
another great one from Doiron! Excited to have him back at Thompson Free Library (hopefully) in the next year or two!
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