Paul Doiron, internationally acclaimed author of the Mike Bowditch series of mysteries set in Maine, will be at Left Bank Books in Belfast on Tuesday, June 30, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., to celebrate that day’s release of Storm Tide, his sixteenth book in the series. No reservations are required for this event— Doiron will be at the shop’s center table to meet and greet his fans and sign copies of all his books.

"Doiron’s outdoor crime fiction appeals to both literary and mystery readers," said Left Bank, in a news release.

In Storm Tide, Mike Bowditch investigates a series of brutal killings during a life-changing year. 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. Meanwhile, Mike is facing a disciplinary hearing that could end his career.

Doiron’s books have been translated into ten languages and received numerous prestigious regional and national awards, including the Maine Literary Award (three times). He is the former editor-in-chief of Down East Magazine and a graduate of Yale University and Emerson College. As an experienced outdoorsman and naturalist, he is skilled in fishing, hunting, canoeing, and wilderness survival. He lives on a trout stream in coastal Maine with his wife, poet Kristen Lindquist.

The public is invited to this free event.

"Although no reservations are necessary, pre-ordering copies of Storm Tide in advance is highly recommended," said the news release.

Call the shop at 207-338- 9009 or email info@leftbankbookshop.com to reserve your copy.

Left Bank Books is located at 109 Church Street in downtown Belfast, across the street from the police station. Ample parking is available in front of the shop and in an adjacent public lot.