Joe Gunther

Joe Gunther is the protagonist of Archer Mayor’s distinctive, atmospheric crime novels set in the 1930s, blending hardboiled detective fiction with elements of folklore and the occult. The series follows Gunther as he investigates bizarre and often supernatural murders in the isolated logging towns of northern Maine, employing a unique blend of police procedure and intuitive, almost shamanistic, observation. Mayor’s writing is known for its lyrical prose and exploration of Maine’s rich cultural heritage.