Savage Run - C. J. Box

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Résumé :
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. No way forward? No way back? Your time is up when you reach Savage Run. Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett is called to a bizarre crime scene deep within the forests of Twelve Sleep County. Famous eco-activist Stewie Woods has been killed in an explosion, along with his new bride and ten head of cattle. The case is wrapped up far too quickly: an environmental publicity stunt gone wrong. But what is the millionaire rancher who owned the cattle hiding? And why is Joe's wife Marybeth receiving mysterious phone calls from someone claiming to be Stewie Woods? Joe's search for the truth leads him ever deeper into the wilderness of the Bighorn Mountains. With two unlikely allies at his side, and two hired killers on his heels, Joe can't avoid the legendary Savage Run - a treacherous, isolated canyon with no crossing. Reviews for Savage Run 'Reinforces Box's status as a first-class talent.' Publishers Weekly 'Jaunty and thought-provoking.' New York Times 'This fresh (and fresh-air) thriller skillfully balances issues of conservation vs. landowners' rights. People...

Biographie:
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 US and international awards for literature. Two television series based on his novels have been produced (Big Sky on ABC/Disney+ and Joe Pickett on Paramount+) and he is an 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....

Sommaire:

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.

NO WAY FORWARD. NO WAY BACK.

Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett is called to a bizarre crime scene deep in the forests of Twelve Sleep County. Famous eco-activist Stewie Woods has been killed in an explosion, along with his new bride and ten head of cattle.

The deaths are put down to a publicity stunt gone wrong. But what is the millionaire rancher who owned the cattle hiding? And why is Joe's wife receiving mysterious phone calls from someone claiming to be Stewie Woods?

Joe's investigation leads him ever deeper into the wilderness of the Bighorn Mountains. With two unlikely allies at his side, and two hired killers on his heels, Joe can't avoid the legendary Savage Run - a treacherous, isolated canyon with no crossing.

Discover the series that has hooked readers everywhere, perfect for fans of James Lee Burke, Tony Hillerman and Michael Connelly. Savage Run can be read as a standalone.

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