Stone Cold: can Joe Pickett solve the string of unexplained disappearances from an isolated Wyoming ranch?
Mar 2014 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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THE VOICE OF THE AMERICAN WEST
Don't miss CJ Box's latest thriller, The Crossroads, where Joe's daughters investigate the attempted murder of their father... Available to order now.
A string of disappearances. An enigmatic stranger. One chance to solve the case.
Everything about Mr. Templeton is a mystery.
No one knows where he came from, how he made his money, or what's drawn him to the isolated Black Hills of North Wyoming. His generosity has won the locals over, but are his motives above suspicion?
After a string of disappearances, all women last seen on Templeton's ranch, Joe Pickett isn't the first investigator to pursue this enigmatic millionaire... but will he be the first to leave alive?
With winter's first storm closing in, Joe's about to discover there's a stone-cold killer stalking the hills – and he's not alone.
A thrilling read set in the American West from New York Times bestseller C.J. Box, award-winning author of the Joe Pickett and Cassie Dewell series, now adapted into the hit TV shows Joe Pickett and Big Sky.
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
Looking for more Joe Pickett adventures? Browse the complete 26-book series to follow Joe's journey from the very beginning to his latest case. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone thriller or as part of the complete series.
Don't miss CJ Box's latest thriller, The Crossroads, where Joe's daughters investigate the attempted murder of their father... Available to order now.
A string of disappearances. An enigmatic stranger. One chance to solve the case.
Everything about Mr. Templeton is a mystery.
No one knows where he came from, how he made his money, or what's drawn him to the isolated Black Hills of North Wyoming. His generosity has won the locals over, but are his motives above suspicion?
After a string of disappearances, all women last seen on Templeton's ranch, Joe Pickett isn't the first investigator to pursue this enigmatic millionaire... but will he be the first to leave alive?
With winter's first storm closing in, Joe's about to discover there's a stone-cold killer stalking the hills – and he's not alone.
A thrilling read set in the American West from New York Times bestseller C.J. Box, award-winning author of the Joe Pickett and Cassie Dewell series, now adapted into the hit TV shows Joe Pickett and Big Sky.
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
Looking for more Joe Pickett adventures? Browse the complete 26-book series to follow Joe's journey from the very beginning to his latest case. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone thriller or as part of the complete series.
THE VOICE OF THE AMERICAN WEST
Don't miss CJ Box's latest thriller, The Crossroads, where Joe's daughters investigate the attempted murder of their father... Available to order now.
A string of disappearances. An enigmatic stranger. One chance to solve the case.
Everything about Mr. Templeton ...
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About the author
C. J. Box is the author of over 30 novels including the Joe Pickett and Cassie Dewell series. He has won Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, Gumshoe and Barry Awards, as well as numerous other awards for literature. Two television series based on his novels have been produced (Big Sky on ABC/Disney+ and Joe Pickett on Paramount+) with him serving as Executive Producer for both series. He and his wife Laurie live on their ranch in Wyoming.
Follow C.J. Box on @cjboxauthor and cjbox.net
Follow C.J. Box on @cjboxauthor and cjbox.net
C. J. Box is the author of over 30 novels including the Joe Pickett and Cassie Dewell series. He has won Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, Gumshoe and Barry Awards, as well as numerous other awards for literature. Two television series based on his novels have been produced (Big Sky on ABC/Disney+ and Jo...
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