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Trespasser (Mike Bowditch Mysteries) Audio CD – CD, June 21, 2011

by Paul Doiron (Author), Henry Leyva (Reader)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,965 ratings
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In Paul Doiron's riveting follow-up to his Edgar Award-nominated novel, The Poacher's Son, Maine game warden Mike Bowditch's quest to find a missing woman leads him through a forest of lies in search of a killer who may have gotten away with murder once before.


While on patrol one foggy March evening, Bowditch receives a call for help. A woman has reportedly struck a deer on a lonely coast road. When the game warden arrives on the scene, he finds blood in the road--but both the driver and the deer have vanished. And the state trooper assigned to the accident appears strangely unconcerned.


The details of the disappearance seem eerily familiar. Seven years earlier, a jury convicted lobsterman Erland Jefferts of the rape and murder of a wealthy college student and sentenced him to life in prison. For all but his most fanatical defenders, justice was served. But when the missing woman is found brutalized in a manner that suggests Jefferts may have been framed, Bowditch receives an ominous warning from state prosecutors to stop asking questions.


For Bowditch, whose own life was recently shattered by a horrific act of violence, doing nothing is not an option. His clandestine investigation reopens old wounds between Maine locals and rich summer residents and puts both his own life and that of the woman he loves in jeopardy. As he closes in on his quarry, he suddenly discovers how dangerous his opponents are, and how far they will go to prevent him from bringing a killer to justice.

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  1. Print length
    10 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Macmillan Audio
  4. Publication date
    June 21, 2011
  5. Dimensions
    5.37 x 0.79 x 5.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1427212252
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1427212252
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Henry Leyva's Downeast accents are spot-on as the author sketches vivid pictures of lobstermen, state police, locals, and summer people. Leyva's performance captures Mike's insightful reflections as he deals with personal and spiritual quandaries…Leyva creates genuine people - some likeable, some creepy - but all very real. (AudioFile Magazine)

Classically trained actor Henry Leyva brings his considerable talents to the work with Down East accents, full-voiced characters, convincing females, and the taut presentation of violent action. Both the novel and the narration are excellent. (Sound Commentary)

Doiron's plot is heart-pounding, filled with startling twists and turns. The main characters, some lovable and others despicable, are all multidimensional. And the stylish prose is pitch-perfect, especially in its evocative descriptions of the beauty, and occasionally the ugliness, of coastal Maine in early spring. The story's slam-bang ending leaves Mike's life in tatters, and the reader anxious to know what the author has in store for him next. (Associated Press)

Doiron delivers another perfectly plotted mystery peopled with multidimensional characters, but, in addition, his writing has matured. His descriptions of Maine's midcoast are incredibly evocative of the sights, sounds, and smells of early spring, and the heart-pounding account of Mike's fourwheeling chase through the woods is a masterpiece of high-octane narrative. Suggest this series to fans of C. J. Box and Nevada Barr. (Booklist (starred review))

Doiron serves up a tense thriller that stars a memorable main character and brings the rugged Maine landscape vividly to life. Highly recommended for lovers of mysteries, particularly those set outdoors or in New England. Fans of C.J. Box and Castle Freeman will not be disappointed. (Library Journal (starred review))

Doiron's second thriller featuring Mike Bowditch makes effective use of Maine's 'mud season,' that time when the weather is unpredictable and new life struggles to emerge from the snow, as a metaphor for Mike's internal struggle to put his life back on track. Doiron's sense of place, and of the people of Maine, adds lush nuance to this suspense-filled read. Well-paced, with an interesting array of elegantly rounded characters, this effort more than lives up to the promise of Doiron's debut. (RT Book Review (Top Pick, 4 ½ stars))

A complex, heartfelt, altogether impressive piece of work. (Kirkus Reviews)

Compelling. (Publishers Weekly)

Engaging . . . Doiron is clearly a talented storyteller. . . . The book is hard to put down. (Portland Press Herald)

Doiron is an author to watch! (Indiebound)

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan Audio; Unabridged edition (June 21, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Audio CD ‏ : ‎ 10 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1427212252
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1427212252
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.37 x 0.79 x 5.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,965 ratings

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Paul Doiron

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Paul 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. PopMatters named it one of the best novels of the year. 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.

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. He lives on a trout stream on the Maine midcoast.

His novels have been translated into 11 languages: German, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Romanian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Czech, and Finnish.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book an excellent, engrossing read with a strong taste of Maine. They describe the story as well-constructed, descriptive, and beautifully drawn. Readers also appreciate the good characters and the well-researched outdoor settings. They find the entertainment value fun, light, and fast-paced.

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56 customers mention "Reading experience"56 positive0 negative

Customers find the book an excellent, compelling, and well-written read with a true depiction of northern and western Maine life. They also say it's a cozy read for the winter months.

"I have started reading these books and they are great. I've read 5 books by Doiron and they have all been great." Read more

"Great author and reads" Read more

"...Paul Doiron has crafted an outstanding whodunit pageturner, a well-written sequel to his first book "The Poachers Son."..." Read more

"Good read looking forward to reading Book 3 and seeing what Mike Bowditch does about his drinking, girlfriend and establishing a better relationship..." Read more

46 customers mention "Story"38 positive8 negative

Customers find the story well constructed, engrossing, and suspenseful. They also say the author builds suspensor with great assurance and to terrific effect. Readers also mention that the ending has a completely unexpected twist.

"...All in all a pleasurable mystery that delivers." Read more

"...He knows how to put a book together: Good plot, pretty well-developed characters, good local lore and description, suspense, etc...." Read more

"...The ending has a completely unexpected twist. I got off to a slow start with this book but after forty pages couldn't put it down...." Read more

"Another great thrilling mystery where Game warden Mike Bowditch finds himself in the middle of a mysterious murder and throws himself into solving..." Read more

34 customers mention "Readability"34 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very descriptive, well written, and colorful. They also say the style and plot development are not complicated, and the imagination is exceptional and riveting. Readers also say it's a fun, light read, and that the outdoor settings in Maine are spot on.

"...Maine wildness is a key aspect of these books and the author is good at outdoor description...." Read more

"...together: Good plot, pretty well-developed characters, good local lore and description, suspense, etc...." Read more

"...Each page is crammed full of meticulous descriptions of the trails, lakes, woods, seasons & geography of Maine; of the characters including physical..." Read more

"...The author is a fine writer but this book just lacks any real hooks to keep the reader interested and I find the protagonist to be so headstrong and..." Read more

18 customers mention "Character"15 positive3 negative

Customers find the character in the book good and well researched.

"...He knows how to put a book together: Good plot, pretty well-developed characters, good local lore and description, suspense, etc...." Read more

"...Tough characters, severe climate and a desolate environment. Good plot that kept me involvec. I just have no desire to go there😄!..." Read more

"...The main character is still sympathetic even though you can see his professional zeal and unrestrained, somewhat undisciplined, approach to doing..." Read more

"...Mr Doiron kept me on the edge of my seat for the entire read. I love the characters, the story lines and of course it taking place in my home state..." Read more

11 customers mention "Entertainment value"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun, light, and informative. They also say the Maine locations are fun and light.

"...For high quality content and a great sense for adventure." Read more

"...I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an entertaining summer read." Read more

"...now on the third volume of the Mike Bowditch series and they're just a fun, easy read...." Read more

"Not quite as riveting as The Poacher's Son, but enjoyable nonetheless. I look forward to many more of Doiron's books." Read more

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Customers find the pacing of the book excellent and fast paced.

"...his character more "human." Good plot and the pace of the book is quite nice. Cosy read for these winter months!!" Read more

"Excellent read, fast paced, with a great ending...." Read more

"...His colorful descriptions, fast pacing and believably flawed characters round out this story set deep in the Maine woods that you don't often get..." Read more

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5 customers mention "Book series"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book series excellent and mention that the author keeps getting better.

"I love the way this author just keeps getting better and better. The main character is just as flawed as the rest of us but he's doesn't give up...." Read more

"...Maine Game Warden with a penchant for finding trouble. The series is getting better and it was good from the beginning." Read more

"Paul Doiron's entire 5-book series is excellent, and this one fits the bill just as well as the other books in the series...." Read more

"Excellent. Better than first in series. Can't wait to read others in series." Read more

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Boody
5.0 out of 5 stars Book by Paul Doiron
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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I have started reading these books and they are great. I've read 5 books by Doiron and they have all been great.
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Wayne A. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars Murder Mystery that Delivers
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021
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Good sophomore effort from the author of the Mike Bowditch mystery series.

Warden Bowditch reveals himself as a bulldog (much like in the first book) who does not let command instructions, promises to his girlfriend, or often common sense stand in the way of relentless pursuit of the truth to a murder mystery.

The Maine wildness is a key aspect of these books and the author is good at outdoor description. Bowditch is more of a jerk than some of the other protagonists I follow in different series, but it fits his backstory and what he went through as a child of an abusive/absent father and escapist mother.

In this book, a murder of a young woman fits the MO of an infamous Maine Case from years ago. Bowditch uses his intuition to piece together how these crimes fit and whether or not they are in fact linked. His sidekick looks like it may be a retired Maine Game Warden who appears to offer sage advice and counsel to the still young Bowditch (I'm forecasting that retired Charley is going to be the Henry Standing Bear (Longmire) or Nate Romanowski (Pickett) of this series - though it doesn't appear the retired warden is in shape to actually help out in the field himself). All in all a pleasurable mystery that delivers.
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Kathryn B.
5.0 out of 5 stars it never slowed down. it kept you invested all the way through.
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
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10-10 I highly recommend this book. Especially for those with a love. For high quality content and a great sense for adventure.
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zorba
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Page-Turner By a Fresh, New Author
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2014
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This, the second Mike Bowditch thriller, establishes Doiron as a keeper, as far as I'm concerned. His books are every bit as good as those by C.J. Box and others of the genre. He knows how to put a book together: Good plot, pretty well-developed characters, good local lore and description, suspense, etc. My only criticism -- and it's a mild one -- is that Bowditch is very much a loose cannon, perhaps too much so to be trusted with a badge and gun. I know you want a main character to be a bit of a rebel and trouble-maker, but some of the things Bowditch does would not be done by even a rookie cop. And that could weaken the character's credibility. But, I thoroughly enjoyed the book to the extent that I zipped through in in hours. Very good effort by Doiron.
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JB
5.0 out of 5 stars Getting it what you pay for
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
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C. K. Harrell
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as Poacher but still good!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2012
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Trespasser - is the sequel to the Poacher's Son and is a complicated murder mystery featuring the life of Mike Bowditch District Game Warden. Each page is crammed full of meticulous descriptions of the trails, lakes, woods, seasons & geography of Maine; of the characters including physical descriptions; poverty stricken rural areas; of the daily activities of the life of a district game warden in the rural woodlands of Maine and historic tidbits scattered throughout the book. The writer literally transplants you smack dab in the middle of each situation with clarity.

Mike Bowditch is a 25 year old healthy 6' 2" 180 + pound District Game Warden in the rural woods of Maine. He has the highest conviction rate in the district but that fact is not what people including fellow law enforcement remembers. It's been 7 long months since the death of his Father Jack Bowditch. Jack had a bad reputation as a womanizing, hard drinking poacher along with being a cop killer. Mike was involved in the massive man hunt for Jack at first thinking his Father was innocent but soon realized after being taken hostage that his Father was guilty. Jack committed suicide when his young girlfriend died in the struggle to cross into Canada leaving Mike and his mentor Legendary Retired Game Warden Charley Stevens seriously injured. Mike is struggling to get through the anger and grief. Mike can't respond to a call, grab a cup of coffee, investigate without someone recognizing him and making some condescending snide comments. Mike's "chip on his shoulder" grows a little more each day as he dodges his fellow law enforcement officers continued disrespectful heckling & harassment accusing him of being just like his father. On top of all of that, he was still getting threatening calls at home.

While Mike is out at Hank Varnum's place investigating the destruction of some ATV trespassers he gets a call to handle an "mva vs deer" call. Mike wraps up with Hank and heads over to the scene and finds copious amounts of blood & deer hair on the road but no deer and no driver (Ashley Kim). State Trooper Curt Hutchins finally shows up to the scent and basically dismisses the missing driver and the deer with little concern which raises Mike's radar. Mike takes samples just in case he needs evidence proved later. Something doesn't feel right about the whole thing but Mike lets it go heading home - late again - missing date night with Sarah his live in girlfriend. Sarah and Mike's relationship is fragile.

Mike becomes obsessed thinking that something is not right with the accident last night and makes some phone calls to be sure that the driver of the car, Ashley Kim is safe. All hell breaks loose when Mike finds a dead girl's body obviously beaten, raped & "slut" engraved on her body. When the authorities arrive on the scene suspicion arises because the murder resembles the late Nikki Donnatelli brutal murder from 7 years ago - but Erland Jeffert's still in jail. What is going on? Is the wrong man in jail?

Close to the end Mike starts begging GOD....
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Wanda Dailey
5.0 out of 5 stars This is book three in a 15 book series
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
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I’m obsessed with this series. Thankfully, they arrive within days of ordering
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Keith R. Carver
4.0 out of 5 stars Trespasser with a twist
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2011
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In "Trespasser", author Paul Doiron has crafted an outstanding whodunit pageturner, a well-written sequel to his first book "The Poachers Son." The mystery is set in midcoast Maine with detective Mike Bowditch of the Maine Warden Service sensing that grisly murders of two young women that happened years apart, are somehow connected. Doiron's completely plausible characters are well-known to anyone who has lived in midcoast Maine. The reader will learn much about the interconnected lives of Mainers ranging from a hardscrabble father and son living in a trashy trailer to a wealthy scion of society who becomes a suspect in this tangled tale. The ending has a completely unexpected twist. I got off to a slow start with this book but after forty pages couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an entertaining summer read.
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DKR
5.0 out of 5 stars The second book in an excellent series of thrillers
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2021
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If your experience of Maine extends no further than Murder, She Wrote, this, the second of flawed Warden Mike Bowditch's adventures, illustrates a land and people quite unlike Cabot Cove. And by 'illustrate', I mean just that: Paul Doiron really shares the scent, sight and taste of the landscape: every bush and tree, every drip and sheet of rain, every breeze and every howling gale - you can feel Paul Doiron's love of his state and its outdoors in every chapter. In Mike Bowditch we have a well-meaning, young, stubborn, and rash hero, and in his supporting cast we have thoroughly whole characters on both sides of the law. The language captures the environment beautifully, but doesn't slow the pace - the story clips along, making these books quick and absorbing reads. Like the first Bowditch thriller, The Poacher's Son (which I also heartily recommend), the plot will keep you in the dark until the end.
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sam
5.0 out of 5 stars Why the author used this title, "Trespasser"!
Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2019
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Great story...
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新しもの好き
5.0 out of 5 stars おとなしい猟区管理官
Reviewed in Japan on February 8, 2020
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メイン州の猟区管理官マイク・ボウディッチは鹿と衝突したという23歳の女性アシュリー・キムの現場に駆けつけると、血溜りだけで鹿は居ず、膨らんだエアバッグを残して人影もなかった。森に入ったかと探しかけたところに州警官カート・ホッチンスが来て「警察の仕事に余計な手出しをするな」と威圧する。前作The Porcher’s Son（森へ消えた男。ハヤカワミステリ文庫）で語られたマイクの父の事件を知っているカートは以降なにかにつけてマイクに嫌がらせをする。マイクは気の強い妻サラに気を遣いながら引退した猟区パイロットのチャーリー・スティーヴンスと二人で鹿泥棒を突き止め、また現場近くにある空き家を訪ねるとアシュリー・キムの惨殺死体があった。殺し方と死体損壊の有様が7年前の少女殺しに酷似していることから同一犯で服役中の殺人犯は無実ではないかとまわりが騒がしくなった。期待した山岳活劇が一切でてこないままでマイクがあちこち歩き回り、変だな、と思いつつもマイクの動きに引き込まれてページをめくる手がとまらない。このマイクはC.J.Box氏の猟区管理官ジョー・ピケットなど肝の据わった骨太の男と違ってなんとなく大人しく、女房の尻に敷かれた感じなのがとても面白い。
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JAMES MCLEISH
3.0 out of 5 stars bien
Reviewed in France on September 8, 2013
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bonne histoire mais traine un peu,se lit bien mais sans plus.ai eu du mal a m'identifier aux personnages.je recommande quand meme
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SaltydogMills
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written. Mystery with outdoor scenario.
Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2014
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Well written. Mystery with outdoor scenario.
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