Books by C.J. Box
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review 1: A stand-alone novel from the author of the Joe Pickett mysteries, this one is not for the sensitive reader. Cody Hoyt's son, Justin, calls him to let him know that a former girlfriend and her younger sister are on their way to see him but they never arrive. Justin calls his dad h...
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review 1: Not as good as Breaking Point, the book that preceded this one, but Box still provides some memorable moments. Implausibilities like the return of Missy, the evil mother-in-law, somewhat mar the story, however, Joe Pickett’s erroneous conclusion about the college student that his...
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review 1: I'm not generally a fan of short story collections by favorite authors but C.J. Box's collection is a nice read for a summer weekend. The collection contains several short stories featuring Joe Pickett, one that features Nate Romananski, and the rest are stand alone. My favorite...
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review 1: The book is well written. The characters are three dimensional and likeable. The plot keeps a quick pace. I am able identify with the couple, who have three weeks to say goodbye to their adopted daughter. I haven't adopted but I have daughters. This might be the reason why the bo...
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review 1: Struggling recovering alcoholic Cody Hoyt finds his friend (and recovering alcoholic) Hank Winters dead in a cabin. The death is ruled suicide, but Cody does not believe it. Against authority, Cody goes on a hunt for the killer who he believes is on a mountain trail horseback t...
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review 1: I usually really enjoy CJ Box's writing, but this time I could really FEEL the author's "editorializing" and did not appreciate it. To wit, his rather numerous references to "those using EBT cards" or "receiving government assistance," etc. Once I can understand but after the 2nd...
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review 1: Apparently this is the ninth book in a series. I read it at the suggestion of a co-worker [who 'gave' me a bag of books to read in my spare time after he saw me reading a Clive Cussler novel]. It was an interesting book, I guess. It starts off 'in your face' [in my opinion] wi...
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review 1: This short special e book is a must read for all Joe Picket and Nate fans. If you don't have an e book device, borrow one. I am not generally a short story fan, but I was immediately involved with heightened emotions as I read how Nate handled yet one more abombimable situatio...