Joe Pickett wins again
921099
A good read.  Maybe not as good as previous works, but good.  You always know that Joe will come out ahead.
3610675
As usual any Joe Pickett novel written by C.J. Box is well worth reading.  The characters in the book are all well portrayed and Joe Pickett navigates his way around the Black Hills of Wyoming trying to make sense of sudden disappearances and persistent rumours that a rich stranger's wealth comes from killing people.  Can highly recommend this book..........Annabel
18102
Some very strange occurrences happen in the wilderness of Wyoming & Joe Pickett is right in the thick of it. Another C.J. Box page turner. Expect the unexpected in this gruesome tale.
1793915
I learned two new terms from the last two CJ Box novels I read. Lot Lizards referring to hookers that work truck stops and In this book we had Buckle Bunnies ( rodeo groupies). This was another book I read straight through without putting it down. Joe Picket and his friend Nate are a great pair. A fun read.
1526283
Ive been waiting awhile for this new book. The wait was worth every hour. Great new addition to the Pickett saga.
3797531
CJ Box has become one of my favorite authors, and Joe Pickett is undoubtedly one of my favorite literary characters. Pickett is a humble, earthy ranger who does the right thing irrespective of consequences. Savage Run is Box's second entry with Pickett, and he doesn't disappoint. What was done well in Open Season is done exceptionally here. The story is better, the pace improved and the plot line tighter, not to mention one of the most hilarious and inventive opening paragraphs ever penned. Mr. Right Place Wrong Time, Joe Pickett, gets involved in another homicide near Saddlestring. This time the plot follows a series of murders aimed at radical conservationists. The action is fast and crisp; the revelations perfectly timed. If Box was just a good action writer, it would be good enough, but what makes the Pickett books superb are the threads of humanity that transcend volumes: Joe as a family man juggling a wife and three girls under financial pressures, Joe's past blunders showing his vulnerability, Joe's tense relationship with local law enforcement, and even a strained relationship with his mother-in-law. These things are what make readers care about Pickett. It's what puts him in company with some of my favorite multiple-book characters: Jack Reacher, Lincoln Rhyme, Jack Taylor. Savage Run isn't without its flaws. There are some clichd characters and some bumbling rookie lapses in judgment that I don't think Pickett would have made.  At one point, only a miracle would do, and as luck would have it, someone stumbles right into salvation. Despite these minor grievances, this is a solid, engaging entry into the Pickett canon not to be missed. 4 1/2 stars for this one.
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Love CJ box and his writing, this short story is no exception.  While it is no Joe Pickett novel, it still is a great read.
364687
I have been reading the Joe Pickett novels in sequence...this one is the best so far
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Courteous, soft-spoken Joe Pickett holds the state record for budget overruns. In his wake, his department has had to replace two pickups, a horse and a snowmobile. What does this tell us? That the head finance guy hates Joe and is out to get him. And that the reader has lucked into a real man of action!

In Out of Range, Joe is sent on temporary assignment to Jackson Hole, where the previous game warden went crazy and shot himself. Will Jenson was a friend of Joe's, ominously like Joe in many ways, not at all the type to commit suicide. Joe's boss asks him to find out what really happened.

Jackson Hole is a perfect setting for dirty dealings and sudden eruptions of violence - a volatile mix of cantankerous hunters, animal rights activists, big time developers, crackpots, crack shots, politicians and movie stars. It's fun to watch pure-hearted, uncomplicated Joe step into this bedlam, and after a while it gets downright scary. Will Joe fall prey to the same malevolent influences as Will?

Joe also has to deal with his attraction to the most dangerous woman in Jackson - while his wife is mostly out of reach or out of range by phone.

I was fascinated by the contrast between the dark, round-shouldered Bighorns (Joe's usual territory) and the glittering Tetons around Jackson. And as usual with Joe Pickett novels, I learned some interesting things, like how elk survive the winter, and where to aim if you need to shoot a bear.

I'm reading the Joe Pickett novels in order, and this is my favorite so far. It's just about perfect: scenes of intense drama, wonderful ironies, and deeply satisfying confrontations between good and evil. In fact, on the strength of this book I've ordered the rest of the series. I've gone western.
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Love the Joe Pickett stories. It's like spending time with people you like and have known for years. The progression of the relationships, how the girls are growing and maturing, it's best enjoyed in a comfortable chair when you don't have to rush. The brutal reality that Nate brings is such an offset to Joe's family. CJ Box is one of only a couple no-brainer must read authors I have.
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I enjoy the C.J.Box Pickett books.  This wasn't my favorite, but it was good.
4604859
What can I say?  I'm a CJ Box and Joe Pickett fan - big time.  I've cruised through most of the series and this is the latest installment.  Box routinely sets a detailed stage relative to environment, surroundings, crimes and crime scenes, etc.  Add to that the depth of his 3D characters and you have an outstanding novelist.  I have never been disappointed in Box's Pickett novels and adding this to the list of those he nails perfectly.  Enjoy
2705603
I couldn't put this story down-literally stayed up until 4 a.m. to finish! This is possibly my favorite Joe Pickett book so far.
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Good story line and great characters. I will need to read more of Joe Pickett novels. Back of beyond is next.
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Game warden, Joe Pickett is back. He has just helped his oldest daughter move to college. Things are going well for Joe until his mother in law calls. Her husband has been gone for quite some time and she is worried. Joe offers to come out and help look for him.

When Joe finds him, it is not good. Earl Alden is dead. Sheriff McLanahan is quick to suspect Mrs. Alden, Joe's mother in law. Joe must find a way to prove his mother in law's innocent before it is too late,

Cold Wind is the first Joe Pickett novel I have read. I have been eyeing Mr. Box and this series for a while but just haven't checked him out until now. What I read, I liked. I do plan to go back and start at the beginning with book one. I could see if me though from reading some of the other peoples thoughts on this book that I may have enjoyed this book more if, I had a stronger connection to the main characters, which would happen if I had been following this series since the beginning. The one thing that I did not care for was the fact that I was suppose to believe that a sixty year old woman could shot and kill her husband...ok, yes I can believe this but a sixty year old woman, who could kill her husband and than hang his body about six feet in the air, this I can not believe. So knowing this, I was just reading this book, in order to learn the real truth behind the killer and the motive. This book did keep up a good, steady pace. Beware there is a Cold Wind blown in and it is a killer!
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CJ Box continues to be on of my favorite mystery authors, and his western themed books make him unique.  Cold Wind is perhaps not his best Pickett novel, but certainly a worthwhile read.
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Looking for next good read from C. J. BOX. I am enjoying the suspense and taciturn demeanor of Joe Picket. The thoughtful quiet manner that Pickett displays, and the honesty he displays is a welcome relief.