Paul Doiron Award Winning Author

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Together with Hancock, Antrim, and Bennington public libraries, we are thrilled to host the acclaimed author Paul Doiron. Paul will read from and discuss his popular crime novel series.

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. 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.

This event is open to the public but seating is limited, so advance registration is required. 

We will have books available for purchase and signing courtesy of Toadstool Bookstore. 20% of all sales will benefit the public libraries.