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shp49's review
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
katiemg15's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
beastreader's review against another edition
2.0
First off I have to comment and say that the fact that sexuality was brought up involving some of the characters did not brother be. In fact, it is almost kind of expected that this would appear more and more in books as it already does in my television shows. So you could say I have grown immune to this although it is not my faith. No, my issue was that despite actually liking Mike and his relationship with his girlfriend, Stacey, and the lovely backdrop for this story, I really felt no connect towards the missing women and therefore was not as invested in what happened to them or how the story would end.
In fact, I found the story to move along at a slow and steady pace without a lot of heightened intensity. So for almost of the middle of the story for me it seemed to grow stale. The last four chapters is when the story really came together and picked up speed.
In fact, I found the story to move along at a slow and steady pace without a lot of heightened intensity. So for almost of the middle of the story for me it seemed to grow stale. The last four chapters is when the story really came together and picked up speed.
jacki_f's review against another edition
4.0
Firstly, a warning. If you haven't read this book, do not read the Good Reads description above and do not read the synopsis on the book's dust cover. Both contain significant spoilers concerning plot elements that don't happen until more than 2/3 of the way through the book.
This is the 6th book in in Paul Doiron's series about Mike Bowditch, a game warden based in a remote corner of Maine. The series began with [b:The Poacher's Son|6905079|The Poacher's Son (Mike Bowditch, #1)|Paul Doiron|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1435717125s/6905079.jpg|7129284], but it's not necessary to have read the other books to enjoy this one and in fact this is one of the best to date.
The plot centres on two young women from Georgia who disappear when hiking part of The Appalachian Trail. Mike is called in to help with the search and is able to locate the hut where the girls spent their last night. Rumours abound about what has happened to them. Have they been attacked by coyotes? Fallen from a precipice? Or is there a killer in the area? The first half of this book is quite suspenseful with the action picking up in the second half.
One of the things I like most about this series is the incredibly strong sense of place. Real places and events are woven into the story and they give the book a feel of realism. There is an interesting juxtaposition between the beautiful wilderness and the laid back, nature-loving locals vs the presence of people with criminal pasts who are drawn to the remote region. I always finish his books a little unsure about whether I'd ever want to visit Maine or not.
Doiron's characters are also well rounded and interesting. Fans of Steve Hamilton are bound to also enjoy this series.
This is the 6th book in in Paul Doiron's series about Mike Bowditch, a game warden based in a remote corner of Maine. The series began with [b:The Poacher's Son|6905079|The Poacher's Son (Mike Bowditch, #1)|Paul Doiron|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1435717125s/6905079.jpg|7129284], but it's not necessary to have read the other books to enjoy this one and in fact this is one of the best to date.
The plot centres on two young women from Georgia who disappear when hiking part of The Appalachian Trail. Mike is called in to help with the search and is able to locate the hut where the girls spent their last night. Rumours abound about what has happened to them. Have they been attacked by coyotes? Fallen from a precipice? Or is there a killer in the area? The first half of this book is quite suspenseful with the action picking up in the second half.
One of the things I like most about this series is the incredibly strong sense of place. Real places and events are woven into the story and they give the book a feel of realism. There is an interesting juxtaposition between the beautiful wilderness and the laid back, nature-loving locals vs the presence of people with criminal pasts who are drawn to the remote region. I always finish his books a little unsure about whether I'd ever want to visit Maine or not.
Doiron's characters are also well rounded and interesting. Fans of Steve Hamilton are bound to also enjoy this series.
stevem0214's review against another edition
5.0
Doiron gets better at this series comes along as well at the Mike Bowditch character. The one is my favorite so far. The story revolves around two missing AT trough hikers. There is a cast of suspects, but I was surprised at the one who done it!!
reneesmith's review against another edition
5.0
Riveting! Another action-packed, tautly-plotted adventure. Mike Bowditch is a terrific hero & Paul Doiron a talented storyteller. I thoroughly enjoyed this, my last read/listen of 2021!
mcmath's review against another edition
3.0
I had 2 major problems with this book. The first was I did not like or relate to the protagonist's love interest. This is the first book I read of the series. The relationship might make sense if I had read the series from the beginning.
I listened to the audio version of this book and the narrator did nothing for me. I wont completely pass on this author, but I'm not going to rush out and read another of his books.
I listened to the audio version of this book and the narrator did nothing for me. I wont completely pass on this author, but I'm not going to rush out and read another of his books.
liberrydude's review against another edition
4.0
Two women AT thru hikers go missing in the 100 Mile Wilderness Conservation Area of Maine. Mike Bowditch is called away from a romantic interlude with his new girlfriend and paired with an accomplished AT hiker (who is a real jerk) to find their last point of contact along the trail. The girls’ parents are from Georgia and have political pull. The FBI shows up for the search which is unusual.
Lots of suspects with a hillbilly outlaw family appearing time and time again. Lots of false turns when the suspect was hiding in plain sight. Another great yarn from Doiron.
Lots of suspects with a hillbilly outlaw family appearing time and time again. Lots of false turns when the suspect was hiding in plain sight. Another great yarn from Doiron.
2petunia's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
laurenreadsmore's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25