Posted by: belfast
on Jul 21, 2010
The Poacher’s Son
by Paul Doiron
Paul Doiron’s debut novel ‘The Poacher’s Son’ introduces us to Mike Bowditch, a twenty-four-year-old with less than a year on the job with the Maine Warden Service.
The plot ramps up rapidly after a spokesman for an unpopular north woods land developer and the Sheriff’s Deputy escorting him are ambushed and killed following a contentious public hearing. Mike’s ne’er-do-well father, Jack Bowditch, a troubled vet with a history of run-ins with the law is arrested in connection with the killings. After Jack escapes and goes to ground, Mike, unable to believe his father capable of murder, brashly risks his fledgling career and his frayed relationship with the woman he loves in order to clear his father’s name.
Doiron serves as editor in chief of Down East magazine, and ‘The Poacher’s Son’ richly evokes the natural beauty of Maine. The novel is populated by characters that will resonate with natives of the Pine Tree State as well as those ‘from away’. As the first of three (and hopefully more) novels featuring Mike Bowditch, fans of mysteries and thrillers should find‘The Poacher’s Son’ to be a compelling read, perfect for a day spent escaping the humidity and the black flies.
Posted by: belfast
on May 25, 2010
As a member of the renowned trio, Peter, Paul, & Mary, Peter Yarrow has earned many gold and platinum awards and numerous Grammys, as well as an Emmy nomination for his animated TV specials based on Puff the Magic Dragon. Among the many honors bestowed upon him, Yarrow is most proud of the Allard K. Lowenstein Award, which he received in 1982 for advancing the causes of human rights, peace, and freedom. In an effort to combat school violence, Yarrow started Operation Respect, a program that teaches tolerance and respect to children in schools and camps. He is the author of two #1 best-selling picture books, Day is Done and Puff, the Magic Dragon as well as the critically acclaimed books: Favorite Folk Songs, Sleepytime Songs, Let’s Sing Together! and Songs for Little Folks.
All Peter's books will be on hand to purchase and have personalized by him.
Also appearing with Peter will be Melissa Sweet, illustrator of Day is Done. She has illustrated many children's books and wrote and illustrated Tupelo Rides the Rails and Carmine: A Little More Red, the latter a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book. Melissa lives on the coast of Maine and will sign Day is Done with Peter.
Join us at the Hutchinson Conference Center on Friday, June 18th from 6-8pm.
