Hatchet Island, a research station off the coast of Maine. The island is a sanctuary for endangered seabirds. The biologists who live there, two females and a male are constantly being threatened by local fishermen and a mysterious man on a boat who they cannot identify. The two female biologists are brutally murdered and their corpses are staged as a shocking display. The male biologist manages to escape on a small boat and is later discovered and rescued. Mike Bowditch is sent to the island as an investigator and with. His girlfriend Stacy they begin to unravel the hideous secrets on a nearby island owned and controlled by famous photographer with a scandalous reputation. Along with his wife they rule the island as their fiefdom. Another excellent read in this series!! My highest recommendation!!

This is an interesting story and very atmospheric. The ornithology aspect is excellent. The murder plot takes some suspension of logic to believe. Still a good page turner and it kept my attention.

This is by far the worst he’s written. Shallow plot, poor rehash of past characters and scenes.

I loved reading every one of Paul Doiron’s books! PLEASE makes these stories into a mini series! I would love to meet his characters and relive his awesome Maine locations. Paul’s books are so rich and colorful, they would trend as a top 10 series. Otherwise, read all his books, they won’t disappoint and you’ll learn so much about nature and human behavior!