Reading Order
4 series · 37 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Season | 1988 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Borderlines | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Scent of Evil | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Skeleton's Knee | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Fruits of the Poisonous Tree | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | The Dark Root | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | The Ragman's Memory | 1995 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Bellows Falls | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | The Disposable Man | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Occam's Razor | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | The Marble Mask | 2000 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | Tucker Peak | 2001 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | The Sniper's Wife | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | Gatekeeper | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | The Surrogate Thief | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | St. Albans Fire | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | The Second Mouse | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | Chat | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | The Catch | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 20 | The Price of Malice | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 21 | Red Herring | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 22 | Tag Man | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 23 | Paradise City | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 24 | Three Can Keep a Secret | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 25 | Proof Positive | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 26 | The Company She Kept | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 27 | Presumption of Guilt | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 28 | Trace | 2017 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 29 | Bury the Lead | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 30 | Bomber's Moon | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 31 | The Orphan's Guilt | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 32 | Marked Man | 2021 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 33 | Fall Guy | 2022 | Buy from Amazon |
Joe Gunther Short Stories/Novellas
0 of 2 read
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snow Blind (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Crosscut (Short Story) | 2019 | Buy from Amazon |
Archer Mayor Non-Fiction Books
0 of 1 read
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Timberman | 1988 | Buy from Amazon |
Archer Mayor Anthologies
0 of 1 read
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mysterious Press Anniversary Anthology: Celebrating 25 Years | 2001 | Buy from Amazon |
About the Author
Archer Mayor is an American author known for his crime fiction and historical novels. Born in 1945, he holds a PhD in English from the University of California, Berkeley. Mayor's most famous work is the Vermont-based Joe Gunther detective series. The first novel in the series, "Open Season," won the Edgar Award for Best First Novel in 1997. He has also written standalone novels and historical fiction, including the American Revolution-themed "The Patriots." Mayor's writing has received critical acclaim for its vivid characters, intricate plots, and exploration of social issues. He has won numerous awards, including two Edgar Awards, the Anthony Award, and the Macavity Award. His work has been translated into over 20 languages.