Reviews
Praise for Breaking Point "An exceptionally well-told story that will entertain, thrill, and maybe even outrage its readers." - USA Today "An explosive thriller that careens from one unpredictable twist to another." - South Florida Sun-Sentinel "Superlative. The best installment yet in an already rich series." -Cleveland Plain Dealer, Praise for SHOTS FIRED "Box [proves] that he's also adept at the short form. The 10 selections, which include four Joe Pickett tales, are filled with Box trademarks: drama, darkness, surprise twists, and a palpable sense of a wild, magnificent, and sometimes cruel Wyoming."- Publishers Weekly Praise for STONE COLD "[A] superlative outing . . . Box gets everything right: believably real characters, a vivid setting, clear prose and ratcheting tension. Maintaining these standards over 14 novels is more than impressive."- The Plain Dealer " Stone Col d features carefully crafted characters who live in the wilds of Wyoming, a setting that Box uses to great effect . . . Box creates a story with an unique premise and takes readers along for a suspenseful, action-filled ride."- The Denver Post "Box weaves vivid descriptions of Wyoming's landscape and the personal drama of Pickett's family into a blistering page-turner."- Arizona Republic "In C.J. Box's thrillers, [Wyoming] is a featured character and you get to know its thickly forested mountains, its windy plains and its frontierlike towns . . . [a] fun read."-Associated Press "Another exciting read from crime fiction's king of the great outdoors."- Madison County Herald "The author has proven that he can write good -- no, great books."- Wyoming Eagle Tribune "With each book, Box just gets better. Nonstop action, a twisty plot, and great characters make his latest a must-read for fans of this series."- Library Journal "This marks a welcome return to the thing Box does best: putting family man Joe in a dicey situation where, despite his orders to merely observe, his own moral code means he can't help but light the fuse and see where it leads. Being in unfamiliar territory is familiar territory for Pickett, and corrupt-town scenarios are as old as the hills, but Box uses the ploys for maximum suspense."- Booklist "Exhilarating . . . Canny Joe uses his wits, taking time to assess the literal and figurative lay of the land."- Publishers Weekly, Praise for SHOTS FIRED "At last those hard-to-find Box short stories that appeared as limited editions or in anthologies, and three new ones, have been brought together in one volume that will be treasured by his fans . . . Artistry, creativity, and craftsmanship are hallmarks of Box's writing. Each story is packed with adventure and intriguing characters that his fans have come to expect in his superlative storytelling. Nonstop adventure and mystery are omnipresent with unexpected twists and turns that will leave readers begging for more."- Library Journal (starred review) "Box [proves] that he's also adept at the short form. The 10 selections, which include four Joe Pickett tales, are filled with Box trademarks: drama, darkness, surprise twists, and a palpable sense of a wild, magnificent, and sometimes cruel Wyoming."- Publishers Weekly "If you're looking for rising tension played out against spectacular natural scenery, nobody does it better." - Kirkus Reviews "This is a glorious 'gift' for readers featuring short stories galore written by an incredible author. These all good, difficult to find tales, have appeared in various anthologies, and now they are presented in one volume that is a true 'find' for suspense lovers across the country. Ten stories in all, this review will give one teaser to savor until getting the whole book in hand for a variety of adventures. . . . Wyoming is the scenery that this author knows best, and each tale gives a new look, a new secret, and a new mystery all rolled up in the beauty of Wyoming scenery. Each one has an amazing plot and memorable characters that build the suspense; each title proving to be a 'cut above the rest.' Enjoy! This collection is absolutely super!"- Suspense Magazine Praise for STONE COLD "[A] superlative outing . . . Box gets everything right: believably real characters, a vivid setting, clear prose and ratcheting tension. Maintaining these standards over 14 novels is more than impressive."- The Plain Dealer " Stone Col d features carefully crafted characters who live in the wilds of Wyoming, a setting that Box uses to great effect . . . Box creates a story with an unique premise and takes readers along for a suspenseful, action-filled ride."- The Denver Post "Box weaves vivid descriptions of Wyoming's landscape and the personal drama of Pickett's family into a blistering page-turner."- Arizona Republic "In C.J. Box''s thrillers, [Wyoming] is a featured character and you get to know its thickly forested mountains, its windy plains and its frontierlike towns . . . [a] fun read."-Associated Press "Another exciting read from crime fiction's king of the great outdoors."- Madison County Herald "The author has proven that he can write good -- no, great books."- Wyoming Eagle Tribune "With each book, Box just gets better. Nonstop action, a twisty plot, and great characters make his latest a must-read for fans of this series."- Library Journal "This marks a welcome return to the thing Box does best: putting family man Joe in a dicey situation where, despite his orders to merely observe, his own moral code means he can't help but light the fuse and see where it leads. Being in unfamiliar territory is familiar territory for Pickett, and corrupt-town scenarios are as old as the hills, but Box uses the ploys for maximum suspense."- Booklist "Exhilarating . . . Canny Joe uses his wits, taking time to assess the literal and figurative lay of the land."- Publishers Weekly, Praise for SHOTS FIRED "At last those hard-to-find Box short stories that appeared as limited editions or in anthologies, and three new ones, have been brought together in one volume that will be treasured by his fans . . . Artistry, creativity, and craftsmanship are hallmarks of Box's writing. Each story is packed with adventure and intriguing characters that his fans have come to expect in his superlative storytelling. Nonstop adventure and mystery are omnipresent with unexpected twists and turns that will leave readers begging for more."- Library Journal (starred review) "Box [proves] that he's also adept at the short form. The 10 selections, which include four Joe Pickett tales, are filled with Box trademarks: drama, darkness, surprise twists, and a palpable sense of a wild, magnificent, and sometimes cruel Wyoming."- Publishers Weekly Praise for STONE COLD "[A] superlative outing . . . Box gets everything right: believably real characters, a vivid setting, clear prose and ratcheting tension. Maintaining these standards over 14 novels is more than impressive."- The Plain Dealer " Stone Col d features carefully crafted characters who live in the wilds of Wyoming, a setting that Box uses to great effect . . . Box creates a story with an unique premise and takes readers along for a suspenseful, action-filled ride."- The Denver Post "Box weaves vivid descriptions of Wyoming's landscape and the personal drama of Pickett's family into a blistering page-turner."- Arizona Republic "In C.J. Box's thrillers, [Wyoming] is a featured character and you get to know its thickly forested mountains, its windy plains and its frontierlike towns . . . [a] fun read."-Associated Press "Another exciting read from crime fiction's king of the great outdoors."- Madison County Herald "The author has proven that he can write good -- no, great books."- Wyoming Eagle Tribune "With each book, Box just gets better. Nonstop action, a twisty plot, and great characters make his latest a must-read for fans of this series."- Library Journal "This marks a welcome return to the thing Box does best: putting family man Joe in a dicey situation where, despite his orders to merely observe, his own moral code means he can't help but light the fuse and see where it leads. Being in unfamiliar territory is familiar territory for Pickett, and corrupt-town scenarios are as old as the hills, but Box uses the ploys for maximum suspense."- Booklist "Exhilarating . . . Canny Joe uses his wits, taking time to assess the literal and figurative lay of the land."- Publishers Weekly, Praise for SHOTS FIRED "At last those hard-to-find Box short stories that appeared as limited editions or in anthologies, and three new ones, have been brought together in one volume that will be treasured by his fans . . . Artistry, creativity, and craftsmanship are hallmarks of Box's writing. Each story is packed with adventure and intriguing characters that his fans have come to expect in his superlative storytelling. Nonstop adventure and mystery are omnipresent with unexpected twists and turns that will leave readers begging for more."- Library Journal (starred review) "Box [proves] that he's also adept at the short form. The 10 selections, which include four Joe Pickett tales, are filled with Box trademarks: drama, darkness, surprise twists, and a palpable sense of a wild, magnificent, and sometimes cruel Wyoming."- Publishers Weekly "If you're looking for rising tension played out against spectacular natural scenery, nobody does it better." - Kirkus Reviews Praise for STONE COLD "[A] superlative outing . . . Box gets everything right: believably real characters, a vivid setting, clear prose and ratcheting tension. Maintaining these standards over 14 novels is more than impressive."- The Plain Dealer " Stone Col d features carefully crafted characters who live in the wilds of Wyoming, a setting that Box uses to great effect . . . Box creates a story with an unique premise and takes readers along for a suspenseful, action-filled ride."- The Denver Post "Box weaves vivid descriptions of Wyoming's landscape and the personal drama of Pickett's family into a blistering page-turner."- Arizona Republic "In C.J. Box's thrillers, [Wyoming] is a featured character and you get to know its thickly forested mountains, its windy plains and its frontierlike towns . . . [a] fun read."-Associated Press "Another exciting read from crime fiction's king of the great outdoors."- Madison County Herald "The author has proven that he can write good -- no, great books."- Wyoming Eagle Tribune "With each book, Box just gets better. Nonstop action, a twisty plot, and great characters make his latest a must-read for fans of this series."- Library Journal "This marks a welcome return to the thing Box does best: putting family man Joe in a dicey situation where, despite his orders to merely observe, his own moral code means he can't help but light the fuse and see where it leads. Being in unfamiliar territory is familiar territory for Pickett, and corrupt-town scenarios are as old as the hills, but Box uses the ploys for maximum suspense."- Booklist "Exhilarating . . . Canny Joe uses his wits, taking time to assess the literal and figurative lay of the land."- Publishers Weekly
