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Open Season
Open Season | C. J. Box
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The first Joe Pickett novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author C. J. Box. Joe Pickett is the new game warden in Twelve Sleep, Wyoming, a town where nearly everyone hunts and the game wardenespecially one like Joe who won't take bribes or look the other wayis far from popular. When he finds a local hunting outfitter dead, splayed out on the woodpile behind his state-owned home, he takes it personally. There had to be a reason that the outfitter, with whom he's had run-ins before, chose his backyard, his woodpile to die in. Even after the "outfitter murders," as they have been dubbed by the local press after the discovery of the two more bodies, are solved, Joe continues to investigate, uneasy with the easy explanation offered by the local police. As Joe digs deeper into the murders, he soon discovers that the outfitter brought more than death to his backdoor: he brought Joe an endangered species, thought to be extinct, which is now living in his woodpile. But if word of the existence of this endangered species gets out, it will destroy any chance of InterWest, a multi-national natural gas company, building an oil pipeline that would bring the company billions of dollars across Wyoming, through the mountains and forests of Twelve Sleep. The closer Joe comes to the truth behind the outfitter murders, the endangered species and InterWest, the closer he comes to losing everything he holds dear. From the Paperback edition.
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KCofKaysville
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Exciting book. I was thinking Sheridan may have been very traumatized by what happened!

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KCofKaysville
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Started reading the very first Joe Pickett novel. I have read one other before.

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DGRachel
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Pickpick

This was a good mystery/procedural in a setting I don‘t typically encounter. Joe Pickett is a game warden in Wyoming who gets embroiled in politics and murder when a local hunter turns up dead in Joe‘s woodpile. The investigation that follows uncovers conspiracy and corruption in the small town, and it all leads to an epic showdown. This was a fun listen, with a good audiobook narrator, and I‘m looking forward to reading more of the series.

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jenniferw88
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Help please! I hardly read this genre, and would like a couple of options as well as the tagged for a prompt next year.

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LibrarianRyan Zane Grey and Louis Lamor. Classic Westerns. They were originally pulp novels so you know they are not that long. 1y
Ruthiella Percival Everett wrote a western: 1y
TheKidUpstairs @Ruthiella ooh, I didn't know that. Would love to see what Everett does with the genre. Stacked! 1y
Ruthiella @TheKidUpstairs I know. I‘m totally curious too! 1y
jenniferw88 @TheEllieMo thank you! Just looked on Kindle & West is currently 99p! Have got another option now if I don't get on with the tagged. 1y
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BookDadGirlDad
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Pickpick

I wasn't sure what to expect out of crime novel with a game warden as the MC. I was quite surprised. As the cover says "A great storyteller." I agree 100%. I look forward to reading more Joe Pickett novels. This was a relaxing yet engrossing tale of greed and doing the right thing. Worth your time investment.

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BookDadGirlDad
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My first CJ Box novel. I understand him to be an excellent writer. Let's find out

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TheSpineView
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Klou Awesome! 1y
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Airykah13
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#scarathlon2022 #teamslaughter

239 wordsearch words, 5hrs reading for #20in4, participation - 2,441pts

Clwojick Awesome job! 1y
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NikkiKey94
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Pickpick

I‘ve had this series on my TBR for a while and I finally got around to reading the first one and I loved it! I definitely plan on reading the rest of the series! I also plan on watching the show that was made based off of the book! I hope it was done well!

amywithbooks This has been sitting on my shelf for a long time, I really need to get to it! 2y
NikkiKey94 @amywithbooks it was on my shelf for a long time also! I hope you get to it soon and I don‘t think you‘ll be disappointed! 2y
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Shemac77
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Mehso-so

Interesting but a little slow.

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Shemac77
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Afternoon reading

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Tripex
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Reading the first in the Joe Pickett series. We're talking murder, wildlife, endangered species...
Nice one, going good.

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EadieB
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Day 17 - #Season #WordsOfOctober
#OpenSeason #CJBox

I read this book in 2014 but need to get back to this series!

OriginalCyn620 📚👍🏻📚 3y
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CRR
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Pickpick

My first Joe Pickett story from author CJ Box. I had the series recommended by a friend so I started off with the first book. I wasn‘t sure about the main character at first but he grew on me as the story developed. Good summer reading fiction book. I‘m unsure if I will continue in the series.

intothehallofbooks I started the eighth Joe Pickett novel last night! I really enjoy watching Joe, Sheridan, and Nate as the series progresses. 4y
CRR @intothehallofbooks I think my having read all of the “Jack Reacher”series before this has skewed my expectations for a main character. I think I will eventually continue with Joe and look forward to character development like you describe. Thanks! 4y
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Andrew65
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Wow! What a bargain - the first six books in the Joe Pickett Series by C J Box are available for 98p. Six books each for less than 17p! Grab it while it lasts. Only read one C J Box but really enjoyed it. Available on Amazon and Apple. Might be worth checking outside the UK

Birdsong28 Thanks for the tag 😊📚📖 4y
Cinfhen @MicheleinPhilly might want to know about this and @Cathythoughts 4y
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Ms_T Ooh, I‘m bagging that! Thanks for the tag 👍🏻 4y
TrishB Thanks 👍🏻 on way back from match will check out when get home. 4y
Tamra Have you also tried the Longmire series? Contemporary western genre. 4y
Andrew65 @Tamra Nit yet, I‘ll have a check into that. Thanks 😊 4y
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Christinak
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They discussed the plan and the possibilities. They would move in on the elk camp in the predawn from three directions and close in. Wacey said he would #communicate with Joe and Deputy McLanahan with hand signals. If anyone was in the camp, they would surround and disarm them as quickly as possible. #QuotsyDec19

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Christinak
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Jeannie came back into the kitchen and asked if Joe wanted coffee. He said no and she sat down with a cup for herself. She took the cigarette out of her mouth and put it in an ashtray. “I can‘t smoke on #account of I‘m expecting, as you can tell,” Jeannie said. “But sometimes I just have to stick one in my mouth for a while. It helps.” #QuotsyMay19

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Christinak
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Pickpick

This was an easy western crime thriller. I would classify this as man-lit instead of chick-lit.

I definitely will be reading more of this series. I like the characters and want to see what happens to them.
#Wyoming

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bookaholic1
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Pickpick

YES!!! Found another author.

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intothehallofbooks
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Pickpick

Joe Pickett is a WY game warden. He doesn‘t seem to have any major baggage or drama. He isn‘t known for great things like his shooting skills or being a tough guy- he just loves the job and wants his family to be proud. Great premise featuring endangered animals, big game hunting, the environment. Joe‘s oldest daughter Sheridan is a fast favorite character-love her. A western thriller with true bad guys and y‘all I‘m so ready for the next book.

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intothehallofbooks
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“Vern,” Joe hissed. “If I find out you‘re involved in all of this, things are going to get real western.”

🤠🤠🤠

Have any of you read the Joe Pickett books? This first one is so good!

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Gina
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Mehso-so

I would have to rate this some where between a pick and so-so. It was an interesting western thriller who's protagonist is a ranger which for me was a refreshing change of pace. I enjoyed that it takes place in in the great out doors. It was an easy plot to figure out but I did like how he unfolded the story. I will be checking out the 2nd book and see how it goes.

Tamra I read one of his novels - the first which must be this one - last summer and the premise is a good one. It just wasn‘t as good a Longmire though. (edited) 6y
Gina @Tamra tell me more about Longmire please. My boyfriend is not a reader but he does listen to audiobooks with me and he likes the outdoors and I like Mysteries so this book seem to fit. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated 6y
Tamra @Gina Longmire is a series centered on a county sheriff in WY. It‘s loosely based on the town of Buffalo, WY and Big Horn mountains, one of my most favorite places! Anyway, the cast of characters is awesome, includes the Western landscape, and of course a mystery. I highly recommend them for entertainment. There is also a TV series on Netflix which is fun too. (edited) 6y
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Tamra It‘s so popular Buffalo hosts Longmire Days each summer and cast members attend. 🤠 The author lives in the area. (edited) 6y
Gina @Tamra sweet thank you so much! 6y
Tamra @Gina I hope you and hubby enjoy! Good for in the car while driving. 6y
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farre
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Mehso-so

I felt like it was overly dramatic. Like, how much shit is does protagonist have to go through in book 1? Different, but eh.

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csimmer23
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Dewey's Reading Challenge. Today's prompt is place. These books take place in Wyoming where I am from. #30daysofreadathon

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Tamra
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Vacation brain candy. 😉 Box accomplished what he says he set out to do in the intro: depict his native WY & highlight the tension between Feds and locals re: conservation. Writing was very good and I'm surprised the series hasn't been made into a show or movie.

batsy Haven't read his books but I read one of his shorts in the anthology Bibliomysteries and I liked the writing a lot, too. This one sounds good! 7y
Tamra @batsy I think I'm still partial to Johnson's Longmire though. The humor between characters adds a lot. 7y
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Tamra
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When in Rome...........

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TeacupsandMufasa
Open Season | C. J. Box
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My dad and I started this series after reading a bunch of Lee Child novels with Jack Reacher. At first I was like, this guy will never compare to the beast of a man that Jack Reacher is, but somehow he does. Through pure luck and perseverance, Joe Pickett saves the day and you as the reader are cheering him on the whole time. Read it. You will love it.

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BeckyRoy
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My dad has been tearing through this series. He isn't a huge reader so I started reading this so we can talk books:) So far it's pretty good. Gonna be a good airplane ✈️ 📚 book. Headed to Phoenix with the hubby and kiddos to watch some Brewer spring training.

LindsayReads So happy for you! My dad is a late-blooming reader, too, and now he's addicted! I love talking books with him. 💗💗💗💗 7y
Megabooks Fun!! 7y
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Bookdodger
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In Quebec City I, of course, had to visit the nearest independent bookstore. When Christian Vachon discovered (from my VERY elementary French) that I owned a bookstore in Wyoming he immediately took me over to show me his favorite mystery author--CJ Box! No barriers-we independents speak the same language and I have a new friend in Quebec City!

LilMamaMastro 💙❤️💙❤️ 7y
Titania What is your bookstore...and where? Hoping to explore more of our state next year, and visiting bookstores is always on our vacation to do list! :-) 7y
Bookdodger @Titania Wind City Books in Casper. Can't wait to meet! 7y
Titania @Bookdodger I might be in Casper in December! Will definitely stop by if I am! 7y
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BookDude
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Pickpick

The first Joe Pickett novel is a wonderful start to the series. The location is a character in itself, Wyoming open country, and Pickett and his family are established very well. Looking forward to reading #2.

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BookDude
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As the father of a wonderful girl, this hits me right in my feels.

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