Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, Gumshoe, and Barry Award winner C. J. Box crafts the 10th explosive entryfrom his acclaimed Joe Pickett series. When bizarre incidents start piling up, including the disappearance of afemale runner, Joe heads into the mountains near Baggs, Wyoming, to investigate. It doesn't take long before therugged game warden wishes he hadn't bothered. ". an intense story . Highly recommendedLibrary Journal
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"Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett is on horseback patrol in a remote mountainous section of the state when he comes across a lone man fishing in a secluded lake. Citing him for fishing without a license sets in motion a string of events he can scarcely imagine. Soon Pickett is in a fight for his life against two fugitive bothers hiding out in the remote wilderness. Barely escaping with his life, he is forced to return to the wilderness to try to learn the fate of a young woman who went missing years before and learn her connection to the brothers. This was a fast paced and well written story, with Box's descriptions of the rugged mountain territory both vivid and inspiring. What was particularly interesting about this story was his incorporation of some political issues that have been gripping the country like the role of government in society and individual liberty vs. law and order. Box doesn't take one side or the other, but presents a convincing story about divergent views about the nature of liberty and personal freedom."
— Tim (4 out of 5 stars)
“Ranks with his best…[Readers] won’t know what hit them.”
— Booklist (starred review)“Box inexorably builds Joe’s harrowing personal quest into a complex meditation on human greed and government corruption. A lone black wolf, possibly Box’s symbol for the wilderness within and without the human soul, tracks Joe throughout this terrible, beautiful tale of courage and compassion and culpability.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)“This stellar novel combines harrowing adrenaline rushes with complex morality.”
— People (4 stars)“It’s great to see the usual Box strengths—exhilarating landscapes, high adventure, thrilling suspense, surprising moral quandaries—done to a turn.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Intense…well-structured…a perfect choice.”
— Library Journal“Box really knows how to create a complex situation, add suspense, and then twist the tale with surprises that make for an intense and satisfying read.”
— Denver Post“A skillful writer…wily surprises…thoroughly entertaining.”
— Chicago Tribune" Great Book. Is about all the things I like including mystery, suspense, and human perseverance. "
— Dennis, 8/5/2018" I love Joe Pickett books, not even so much for the mystery part of the books, but feeling like you know about his family and his concerns along the way. He is a very human protagonist. This story about two brothers who have been completely mistreated by the government and others in power seems a bit more political in its message, but is very readable nevertheless. "
— Martha, 2/17/2014" Another government plot to bilk the common ordinary citizen out of their property uncovered by Joe Pickett with murder and mayhem the outcome. Interesting twist for Yoopers; the bad guys were from the U.P. of Michigan. Some were portrayed as the typical Yooper redneck gone criminal because of the government, while others were simply hired baddies. Of course, they went bad because of chronicaly bad economy. "
— Chris, 2/16/2014" Another winner by C.J.Box. I have read all of his books and love them all. Great author. "
— big, 2/10/2014" I enjoy the author's style of writing. "
— Irene, 2/6/2014" Catching up on the C. J. Box series now - Nowhere to Run was a solid entry in the Joe Pickett series. However, this one was a bit disappointing compared to some of the others. Don't get me a wrong, a slightly off book by C. J. Box is still a really good book, I just felt that something was off this time around. Part of the problem was the ending which felt rushed and was fairly unsatisfying. As usual, Joe finds himself in rather dangerous and unusual situation that is never as cut and dried as he would like. The moral dilemmas are always thought provoking and timely. "
— Stacy, 2/4/2014" Love this author. Can get formulaic but avoids that in this book. I always choose him knowing I will enjoy the mystery and setting. "
— Jennifer, 1/19/2014" Pretty good pageturner. Wild life agent Joe Pickett persues a couple of property rights driven hermits and looks for a missing girl who doesn't want to be found. "
— Dennis, 1/16/2014" Absolutely the best book he's done! Intense from beginning to end!!! Superb! "
— Gerri, 1/15/2014" Pretty good. Had a credible plot. I liked the characters. Set in the mountains of Wyoming with good setting descriptions. "
— Anne, 1/6/2014" This was the first Joe Pickett novel to disappoint. It didn't seem to have the depth and quality previous books in the series had. "
— Dave, 12/25/2013" A thrilling story about a game warden and his plan to bring in twin brothers after encountering them in the wilderness. A tale that keeps you guess until the end. "
— John, 11/21/2013" All of his books have been enjoyable to read. You get to know the characters as friends and the plot line moves along very smoothly. "
— Jim, 11/16/2013" I love this series, it is as much fun as Dana Stabenow and Kate Shugak. "
— Anne, 11/9/2013" Very good!! Would like to read more of this series. "
— Sw, 11/9/2013" His writing can still be wooden but since his main guy is a game warden it kind of works. Makes you want to live out west. "
— Kelasher, 10/27/2013" Number 10 in the Joe Pickett series of C.J. Box novels is one of his best. The Wyoming game warden has a harrowing experience that shakes his confidence as he is about to come home from exile in an out of the way district. Government consipiracy and greed figure in this novel as well. "
— Steve, 8/6/2013" Can this be the end of Ranger Joe Pickett? I hope not! "
— Janis, 8/4/2013" Suspenseful and surprising. Another great book by C.J. Box. "
— Ann, 3/5/2013" I loved this book - from the moment it started I was submerged in the story and couldn't put the book down until I had all the answers. Will definitely be reading some more Joe Pickett as soon as I get them downloaded! "
— Donnamw, 12/9/2012" This is a wonderful book. Can't wait for the next one. "
— Gloria, 8/1/2012" It is a very interesting series with warden Joe Picket and the criminals he encouters. I read the 300 pages in a couple of days. I really like it. "
— Fay, 5/17/2012" Interesting but the game warden, Joe Pickett, is too uncompromising for me. "
— Kathleen, 5/14/2012" Really enjoyed it! Newest in the Joe Pickett series....always good stories. "
— Sarah, 3/15/2012" Pretty good suspense read. "
— Paula, 2/1/2012" I like his character Joe and they are always a fun, quick read. "
— Marni, 10/16/2011" These books are violent because they deal with hunting. But I love great suspense stories. The characters are very believable. My sister-in-law suggested this author and I'm going to read more of his books. "
— Deniece, 8/29/2011" I like reading this author's mysteries. <br/> "
— Barbara, 6/10/2011" I like his character Joe and they are always a fun, quick read. "
— Marni, 5/29/2011" Great book - not sure why I've decided to like game warden books, but I really like the writer's style, plots and characters. Great book! "
— Janne, 5/3/2011" I literally had to make myself get started on this book because of the very beginning! Once I got thru the first two chapters I was hooked. AWESOME "
— Kathy, 5/3/2011" 41/2 Stars. A great read. His best yet! Joe Pickett Wyoming and two twin brothers in the sierra mountains and one heck of a story. "
— Carol, 4/9/2011" A thrilling story about a game warden and his plan to bring in twin brothers after encountering them in the wilderness. A tale that keeps you guess until the end. "
— John, 4/7/2011" I really liked the first 3/4 of this book. There was action, there was mystery, there was an nice family subplot to keep the characters likable. It was fast-paced and enjoyable. I just felt like the ending wrapped up in a weird way. It was a let down to what had been a 4.5 star book. "
— Christi, 3/26/2011" A really good story about the travails of a game warden in Wyoming when he meets up with a couple of brother/crooks. "
— Edb, 3/7/2011C. J. Box is the New York Times bestselling author of the Joe Pickett series, six stand-alone novels, the Cody Hoyt series, the Cassie Dewell series, and a story collection. He has won the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, Gumshoe, and Barry Awards, as well as the French Prix Calibre .38, and the Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association Award for fiction. He has also been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. His novels have been translated into twenty-seven languages. A Wyoming native, he has worked on a ranch and as a small-town newspaper reporter and editor. He is an executive producer of ABC TV’s Big Sky, which is based on his Cody Hoyt/Cassie Dewell novels, as well as executive producer of the upcoming Joe Pickett television series for Paramount TV.
David Chandler is an Earphones Award–winning narrator who has read numerous titles for New York Times bestselling authors William Kent Krueger and C. J. Box, among others.