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Waterville : Thorndike Press, 2023.
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Large Print Fiction B
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431 p.; 22 cm
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Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett investigates a mysterious death at a secret remote high-tech facility in this riveting new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C.J. Box. When a prominent University of Wyoming professor goes missing, authorities are stumped. That is, until Joe Pickett makes two surprising discoveries while hunting down a wounded elk on his district as an epic spring storm descends upon him. First, he finds the professor�??s vehicle parked on a remote mountainside. Then Joe finds the professor�??s frozen and mutilated body. When he attempts to learn more, his investigation is obstructed by federal agents, extremists, and Governor Colter Allen. Nate Romanowski is rebuilding his falconry company�??and financing this through crypto mining with the assistance of Geronimo Jones. He�??s then approached by a shadowy group of local militant activists that is gaining in power and influence, and demanding that Wyoming join other western states and secede from the union�??by force, if necessary. They ask Nate to throw in with them, but he�??s wary. Should he trust them, or is he being set up? As a storm of peril gathers around them, Joe and Nate confront it in different ways�??and maybe, for the first tim… (more)
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LibraryThing member jetangen4571
crime-fiction, politicians, politics, political-corruption, Wyoming, snow-season, blizzards, falconry, law-enforcement, murder, murder-investigation, trafficking, animal-welfare, scandal, espionage, family, family-dynamics, librarian, militia, poaching, conspiracy, spooks, series, unputdownable,
The case of the disappearing mutilated body and the multiplying bad guys.
Excellent read! The suspense and surprises never end and the characters are so real.
I requested and received an EARC from PENGUIN GROUP Putnam/G.P. Putnam's Sons via NetGalley. Thank you!
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friendship, mystery, suspense, game-warden, domestic-terrorism, FBI, NSA, thriller, threatsThe case of the disappearing mutilated body and the multiplying bad guys.
Excellent read! The suspense and surprises never end and the characters are so real.
I requested and received an EARC from PENGUIN GROUP Putnam/G.P. Putnam's Sons via NetGalley. Thank you!
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LibraryThing member Dokfintong
One of my friends who is deep deep deep into conspiracies says "The thing about conspiracies is how often they are true." I roll my eyes.
It's been a long time since I read C.J. Box and I know nothing about his politics but with this novel he is certainly playing to the choir. Yes indeedy they
It's not a particularly interesting story although the depth of the author's love of Montana is wonderful. The pace is a bit slow and the dialog is sometimes painful. On top of the pervasive paranoia I didn't think the book was much fun.
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.com.
It's been a long time since I read C.J. Box and I know nothing about his politics but with this novel he is certainly playing to the choir. Yes indeedy they
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really are out to get us.It's not a particularly interesting story although the depth of the author's love of Montana is wonderful. The pace is a bit slow and the dialog is sometimes painful. On top of the pervasive paranoia I didn't think the book was much fun.
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.com.
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LibraryThing member she_climber
Another fantastic book in this series! I love how each of the Joe Pickett books center on a controversal topic (Bitcoin and Insurrection in this case) and has different characters supporting the various stances. I never fail to learn something. CJ Box definitely has his leanings as you might expect
This one has all the old favorites making an appearance with plenty of action. There is just something about starting a new Joe Pickett book that I just feel myself relax and settle in. I don't what it is about Boxes style of writing but I am immediately transported into the story.
Many thanks to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for providing me with an copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
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from someone living in Wyoming, but he's not so far off to one side that you feel like it's been hammered down your throat. And above all he holds nature and wildlife above all else.This one has all the old favorites making an appearance with plenty of action. There is just something about starting a new Joe Pickett book that I just feel myself relax and settle in. I don't what it is about Boxes style of writing but I am immediately transported into the story.
Many thanks to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for providing me with an copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
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LibraryThing member jamespurcell
Bad guys are everywhere of every possible ilk, including spies. Joe needs a formidable posse of good guys; which are fortunately available. Timely, brisk, and interesting, as always.
LibraryThing member lewilliams
I've always looked forward to a Joe Pickett novel from C J Box This plot has to much politics in the plot for my taste. The one good thing going for Storm Watch is Nate Romanowski and Geronimo Jones have Joes back when things begin to turn south. I'm hoping Box returns to the earlier story lines
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that made the Pickett novels such a success. Show Less
LibraryThing member Dianekeenoy
The newest book, number 23, in the Joe Pickett series. And, once again, it held my interest past my bedtime! I love these characters! Joe and his wife Mary Beth are empty nestersnow and oldest daughter, Sheridan plays more of a role in this installment. Joe finds a body stuffed into a bit coin
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farming building during a snowstorm. It gets ugly fast and thank goodness we have his friends, Nate Romanowski and Geronimo Jones to watch his back! Always recommended! Show Less
LibraryThing member terran
This entry in the Joe Pickett series is a a little darker than some of the others, but as usual the events are based on real life in Wyoming and the characters represent real types in every day life. Life in small rural western towns is represented realistically, along with issues from the world
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beyond that sphere which have tremendous impact on individuals. There are incidents involving animals that are hard to read. However, I enjoy seeing how Joe's life changes as his children leave home, and the way he and Marybeth work together to solve mysteries. Show Less
LibraryThing member lbswiener
Storm Watch starts out with Joe Pickett chasing a wounded elk. Only to stumble upon a dead body and someone taking pot shots at him. The story gets quite tense with the reader not knowing who to trust. Finally an ending that brings all of the loose pieces together. Four stars were given to this
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book. It has a beginning, middle and end as well as believable characters and settings. Enjoy! Show Less
LibraryThing member AnnieMod
That late into a series, you either like the setting and characters or you had bailed out (or you somehow picked a very late novel in a series and proceed to get lost in old references and unexplained connections). This one was a lot better than the previous one - mainly because Box stepped back
Joe Pickett is out chasing an wounded elk and to exactly noone's surprise, he manages to stumble onto a body - of the human variety. With a heavy storm closing in and everyone seemingly wanting to ignore and forget the dead man (whose body also somehow disappears at one point), it comes down to our game warden to somehow stumble into the truth. Meanwhile, Nate's pursuit of the man who stole his falcons and wounded his wife continues. Before long the stories will of course end up meeting - and with a heavy dose of familiar characters showing up again, the novel fits into the series. Maybe don't read it when it is cold outside though - the whole novel relies on the cold and the snow to make things even more oppressive. Which works - but leaves a very oppressive aftertaste.
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from the tangent he had been going into (more politics than nature) and came back to a more balanced entry. Politics had always been a part of this series and I do not expect that to change but when they take the front seat (as in the previous installment), things just do not work as well - not for a book about Joe anyway. Joe Pickett is out chasing an wounded elk and to exactly noone's surprise, he manages to stumble onto a body - of the human variety. With a heavy storm closing in and everyone seemingly wanting to ignore and forget the dead man (whose body also somehow disappears at one point), it comes down to our game warden to somehow stumble into the truth. Meanwhile, Nate's pursuit of the man who stole his falcons and wounded his wife continues. Before long the stories will of course end up meeting - and with a heavy dose of familiar characters showing up again, the novel fits into the series. Maybe don't read it when it is cold outside though - the whole novel relies on the cold and the snow to make things even more oppressive. Which works - but leaves a very oppressive aftertaste.
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