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4 series · 37 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Archer Mayor is a Vermont-based crime writer best known for his Joe Gunther series featuring a detective investigating complex cases across New England. With over three decades of published work spanning mystery novels, short stories, and nonfiction accounts, Mayor brings authentic procedural detail and regional atmosphere to his crime fiction. His output across multiple series demonstrates a versatile approach to the genre, blending traditional detective narratives with the author's deep knowledge of forensic investigation and law enforcement.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2001–2001)

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The Mysterious Press Anniversary Anthology: Celebrating 25 Years
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Joe Gunther Series

Likely Complete

33 books (1988–2022)

Start with Open Season, the first of 33 books in the Joe Gunther series.

Start this series with Open Season

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2
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3
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Scent of Evil
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Skeleton's Knee
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Fruits of the Poisonous Tree
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Dark Root
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Ragman's Memory
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Bellows Falls
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Disposable Man
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Occam's Razor
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Marble Mask
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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13
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The Sniper's Wife
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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The Surrogate Thief
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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St. Albans Fire
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
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The Second Mouse
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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19
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20
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The Price of Malice
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
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22
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23
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Paradise City
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
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Three Can Keep a Secret
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
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Proof Positive
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
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The Company She Kept
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27
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Presumption of Guilt
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28
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29
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Bury the Lead
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30
Bomber's Moon
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31
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The Orphan's Guilt
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Joe Gunther Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2019)

Start with Snow Blind and read in order.

Start this series with Snow Blind

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Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (1988–1988)

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Southern Timberman
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Archer Mayor written?
Archer Mayor has written 37 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Archer Mayor series?
Here are the first books in Archer Mayor's series: Joe Gunther: Open Season; Joe Gunther Short Stories/Novellas: Snow Blind.
What order should I read Archer Mayor's books?
We recommend reading Archer Mayor's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Archer Mayor's series complete?
Archer Mayor has 3 completed series.

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