Open Season
The Thrilling First Novel in the Joe Pickett Series
1st Edition
Published on 22. December 2022
400 pages
978-1-83793-185-9 (ISBN)
Description
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The first in the gripping, highly-acclaimed Joe Pickett series.
There's nothing unusual about the sound of a gunshot in Twelve Sleep. In remotest Wyoming, everyone owns a gun. But when Joe Pickett hears two sharp cracks ring out months before hunting season, it's his job to investigate.
As game warden, dad-of-two Joe is not only badly paid, he's also deeply unpopular. So when a well-known poacher, who is the source of the shots, gets off scot-free, the locals are delighted. Until that same poacher is found dead - right in Joe's own backyard...
Joe's first real murder case pulls him into a tangled mess of small-town secrets, corrupt officials, and simmering grudges. And as he edges closer to the answers, he begins to understand just how much he stands to lose.
Read the first book in the series that has hooked readers everywhere, perfect for fans of James Lee Burke, Tony Hillerman and Michael Connelly.
Winner of the highly-coveted Anthony, Gumshoe, Barry, and Macavity Awards for Best First Novel.
Why readers love the Joe Pickett series...
'A great crime novel.' Lee Child
'A muscular first novel.' New York Times
'Nearly word-perfect debut.' Booklist
'Action all the way in this latest Joe Pickett outing.' 5* Reader review
'As soon as you start to read you don't want to stop.' 5* Reader review
'Just wish they were a bit longer as I hate getting to the end.' 5* Reader review
'Brilliant... Atmosphere, tension and great cast of characters.' 5* Reader review
'The Joe Pickett books never disappoint me. I have read every one of them.' 5* Reader review
The first in the gripping, highly-acclaimed Joe Pickett series.
There's nothing unusual about the sound of a gunshot in Twelve Sleep. In remotest Wyoming, everyone owns a gun. But when Joe Pickett hears two sharp cracks ring out months before hunting season, it's his job to investigate.
As game warden, dad-of-two Joe is not only badly paid, he's also deeply unpopular. So when a well-known poacher, who is the source of the shots, gets off scot-free, the locals are delighted. Until that same poacher is found dead - right in Joe's own backyard...
Joe's first real murder case pulls him into a tangled mess of small-town secrets, corrupt officials, and simmering grudges. And as he edges closer to the answers, he begins to understand just how much he stands to lose.
Read the first book in the series that has hooked readers everywhere, perfect for fans of James Lee Burke, Tony Hillerman and Michael Connelly.
Winner of the highly-coveted Anthony, Gumshoe, Barry, and Macavity Awards for Best First Novel.
Why readers love the Joe Pickett series...
'A great crime novel.' Lee Child
'A muscular first novel.' New York Times
'Nearly word-perfect debut.' Booklist
'Action all the way in this latest Joe Pickett outing.' 5* Reader review
'As soon as you start to read you don't want to stop.' 5* Reader review
'Just wish they were a bit longer as I hate getting to the end.' 5* Reader review
'Brilliant... Atmosphere, tension and great cast of characters.' 5* Reader review
'The Joe Pickett books never disappoint me. I have read every one of them.' 5* Reader review
More details
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Head of Zeus
ISBN-13
978-1-83793-185-9 (9781837931859)
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01/2024
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Person
C. J. Box is the author of over 30 novels including the Joe Pickett series. He has won the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, Gumshoe and Barry Awards, as well as numerous other US and international awards for literature. Two television series based on his novels are in production (Big Sky on ABC and Joe Pickett on Paramount+). He is an Executive Producer for both series. He and his wife Laurie live on their ranch in Wyoming.
Follow him on @cjboxauthor and cjbox.net
Follow him on @cjboxauthor and cjbox.net
Content
- Intro
- Also by C.J. Box
- Welcome Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Part One
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Part Two
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Part Three
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Part Four
- Chapter 18
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- Chapter 23
- Part Five
- Chapter 24
- Chapter 25
- Chapter 26
- Chapter 27
- Chapter 28
- Chapter 29
- Chapter 30
- Chapter 31
- Chapter 32
- Chapter 33
- Part Six
- Chapter 34
- Chapter 35
- Chapter 36
- Chapter 37
- Part Seven
- Epilogue
- About the Author
- An Invitation from the Publisher
