Archer Mayor est célébré pour ses thrillers primés de la Nouvelle-Angleterre, construits sur des intrigues captivantes et des personnages complexes. Son style distinctif repose sur une description vivide du paysage, qui sert de toile de fond saisissante à ses récits. La voix unique de Mayor transparaît dans sa capacité à créer des personnages complexes et des intrigues captivantes qui captivent les lecteurs. Son œuvre témoigne d'un art narratif magistral, apportant profondeur et intelligence au genre du thriller.
The Vermont Bureau of Investigation faces unprecedented challenges as Joe Gunther and his team are stretched across various assignments. They must confront a troubling series of serial arsons that escalate into shocking murders, shaking the tranquil Green Mountain State to its core. As they navigate from rural areas to urban settings, the investigation tests their limits and uncovers dark secrets hidden beneath Vermont's serene facade.
A devastating call from the NYPD forces Willy to confront his past when he identifies the body of his ex-wife, Mary, who is believed to have overdosed. Returning to the gritty streets of his youth in New York City, Willy is haunted by memories and guilt, prompting him to investigate further into her death. As he delves into his history, including his dark time in Vietnam as the notorious Sniper, he grapples with old demons and the consequences of his past actions, leading him toward a reckoning.
The story follows Joe Gunther as he grapples with the murder of Deputy Sheriff Brian Sleuter, who was killed during a routine traffic stop. The investigation reveals that the perpetrators are Boston-based drug runners, leading to a tense pursuit of justice. As Gunther delves into the case, he confronts the dangers of law enforcement and the emotional toll of losing a colleague in the line of duty. The narrative explores themes of duty, loss, and the gritty realities of policing in a world fraught with crime.
"The Vermont Bureau of Investigation (VBI) has been pulled onto three cases at the same time; meanwhile, VBI head Joe Gunther has to take time off to care for his ailing mother. Those cases are now in the hands of the individual investigators. Sammie Martens is assigned a murder case. The victim is a young woman, the roommate of the daughter of Medical Examiner Beverly Hillstrom. A recent transplant from Albany, New York, Sammie must find out what put a hit man on the trail of this seemingly innocent young woman. Lester Spinney takes over a famous cold case, a double murder where a state trooper and a motorist were killed in an exchange of gunfire. Or so it has seemed for years. When Lester is told that the motorist's fingerprints were planted on the gun he's supposed to have fired, it opens the question - who really killed the state trooper? Willy Kunkle's case starts with a child's discovery of three teeth on a railroad track, leading eventually to a case of possible sabotage against critical military equipment. In cases that lead the team all over Vermont and nearby, Archer Mayor once again shows why his novels featuring Joe Gunther and the VBI team are among the finest crime fiction today."--Publisher's description.
In this suspenseful new novel, Joe Gunther, Archer Mayor's beloved detective, confronts one of his most perplexing cases yet. The story features intricate plots and richly developed characters set against the vibrant backdrop of New England. Mayor's skillful writing brings the landscape to life, enhancing the mystery and intrigue. Praised for elevating regional mysteries to an art form, this installment promises to engage fans with its compelling narrative and complex challenges.
A Joe Gunther Novel
"In Archer Mayor's intriguing new Vermont-based mystery, The Orphan's Guilt, a straightforward traffic stop snowballs into a homicide investigation after Joe Gunther and his fellow investigators peel back layer upon layer of history and personal heartbreak to learn a decades-old hidden truth. John Rust is arrested for drunk driving by a Vermont state trooper. Looking to find mitigating circumstances, John's lawyer hires private eye Sally Kravitz to look into the recent death of John's younger brother, purportedly from a childhood brain injury years earlier. But what was the nature of that injury, and might its mechanism point more to murder than to natural causes? That debate brings in Joe Gunther and his team. Gunther's efforts quickly uncover an ancient tale of avarice, betrayal, and vengeance that swirled around the Rust boys growing up. Their parents and the people they consorted with - forgotten, relentless, but now jolted to action by this simple set of circumstances - emerge with a destructive passion. All while the presumably innocent John Rust mysteriously vanishes with no explanation"--Provided by publisher
Set against the backdrop of Vermont, this police procedural series by Archer Mayor combines intricate plots with deep character development. The stories delve into the complexities of crime-solving while highlighting the unique culture and landscape of the region. Mayor's writing is praised for its authenticity and attention to detail, making each installment a compelling exploration of both the human psyche and the challenges faced by law enforcement.
The investigation led by Joe Gunther and the Vermont Bureau of Investigation uncovers a chilling connection between a series of violent deaths, initially deemed unrelated. As they delve deeper, the team grapples with the mystery of a single drop of blood found at each crime scene, linked to unidentified individuals. The pursuit of truth takes them to Brookhaven National Lab, where they explore advanced forensic technology. Every suspect's history and each victim's secrets become crucial in solving this complex case of interconnected murders.
Set against the backdrop of Vermont, the story follows Joe Gunther, head of the newly formed Vermont Bureau of Investigation, as he tackles a chilling case involving a decades-old corpse discovered on Mt. Mansfield. The victim, a notorious Canadian crime boss, leads Joe and his team across the border to unravel a complex web of crime, including a turf war involving his son and local gangs. With returning quirky characters and a suspenseful plot, the narrative intricately weaves old secrets and a clever framing scheme, culminating in a surprising conclusion.
Set against the backdrop of a bomber's moon, the story explores the tension and danger of nighttime missions. As characters navigate the darkness, they grapple with the duality of visibility—while they can spot their targets, they are also exposed to unseen threats. This creates a suspenseful atmosphere where every decision could lead to dire consequences, highlighting the precarious balance between pursuit and peril.