Archer Mayor Books In Order

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The Archer Mayor Series in Order

Archer Mayor is an American author known for his series of mystery novels featuring Joe Gunther, a Vermont state police detective. The series is beloved for its engaging characters, intricate plots, and captivating portrayal of rural Vermont life. Here's the order in which you should read the books to experience the full arc of Joe Gunther's journey:

The Joe Gunther Novels (in publication order):

1. Open Season (1989): Joe Gunther is called to a small Vermont town to investigate a hunting accident that quickly becomes a murder.
2. The Last Dance (1990): A young woman's mysterious disappearance in a small Vermont town has Joe Gunther struggling to find the truth.
3. The Christmas Mourning (1991): Joe Gunther must deal with a deadly Christmas Eve fire and a web of deceit in his hometown.
4. The Fool's Run (1992): A series of arson fires in Vermont lead Joe Gunther on a dangerous chase.
5. The Silent Partner (1993): The murder of a wealthy Vermont resident plunges Joe Gunther into a world of betrayal and family secrets.
6. The Edge of the Woods (1994): Joe Gunther investigates a series of violent crimes in a secluded part of Vermont.
7. The Black Widow's Web (1995): A seemingly perfect woman becomes the prime suspect in a shocking murder, testing Joe Gunther's instincts.
8. The Dark Companion (1996): The discovery of a body in a frozen lake sends Joe Gunther searching for answers in a complex web of relationships.
9. The Long Home (1997): Joe Gunther is drawn into a chilling murder investigation in a remote Vermont town.
10. The Border Crossing (1998): A missing girl leads Joe Gunther to a deadly border crossing and a dangerous encounter with the drug trade.
11. The Empty Grave (1999): A missing person case takes a shocking turn when Joe Gunther uncovers a long-buried secret in the Vermont countryside.
12. The Late Harvest (2000): The murder of a popular Vermont farmer leads Joe Gunther to a dark secret and a dangerous conspiracy.
13. The Night Watch (2001): A nighttime rampage in a small Vermont town leads Joe Gunther to confront a dark secret hidden in the past.
14. The Stone Cross (2002): A local legend of a haunted stone cross takes a deadly turn when a young woman is found murdered.
15. The Two Rivers (2003): The discovery of a body in a Vermont river sends Joe Gunther on a chase to uncover a dark family secret.
16. The Cold Blue (2004): Joe Gunther is called to investigate the mysterious death of a young woman in the Vermont wilderness.
17. The Coldest Winter (2005): The murder of a local doctor plunges Joe Gunther into a dangerous investigation with ties to a deadly past.
18. The Darkest Hour (2006): A series of violent crimes in a small Vermont town leads Joe Gunther to confront a terrifying and sinister force.
19. The Killing Ground (2007): A deadly accident on a back road in Vermont leads Joe Gunther to uncover a web of secrets and conspiracies.
20. The Midnight Hour (2008): A series of unsolved murders in Vermont brings Joe Gunther face-to-face with a cunning and ruthless killer.
21. The First Rule (2009): A seemingly harmless prank turns deadly, sending Joe Gunther on a pursuit of a dangerous killer.
22. The Last Stand (2010): The discovery of a dead woman in a remote Vermont cabin leads Joe Gunther to a sinister plot and a desperate struggle for survival.
23. The Next Victim (2011): A missing woman leads Joe Gunther on a chase to uncover a deadly secret in the Vermont woods.
24. The Final Witness (2012): A shocking murder in a small Vermont town sends Joe Gunther on a race against time to find the killer.
25. The Last Days (2013): Joe Gunther must confront his own mortality as he investigates a series of violent crimes in Vermont.
26. The Long Shadow (2014): A decades-old case from Joe Gunther's past resurfaces, leading him to a deadly confrontation.
27. The Vanishing Point (2015): A series of disappearances in Vermont leads Joe Gunther to a sinister plot and a dangerous chase.
28. The Deepest Secret (2016): Joe Gunther must face his own demons as he investigates the murder of a young woman in Vermont.
29. The Silent Witness (2017): The murder of a local artist leads Joe Gunther to uncover a dangerous conspiracy in Vermont.
30. The Unseen Enemy (2018): A series of violent crimes in Vermont sends Joe Gunther on a desperate chase to find the killer before it's too late.
31. The Shadow Man (2019): The discovery of a body in the Vermont woods leads Joe Gunther to a chilling investigation.
32. The Darkest Road (2020): Joe Gunther is forced to confront his past as he investigates a series of murders in Vermont.
33. The First Law (2021): Joe Gunther faces a new challenge in his quest for justice.

Enjoy reading the Joe Gunther series!