Library's review
The second in the new-to-me series featuring Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett. As Joe promised, this one was an improvement on the debut, with Joe showing some initiative and not just serving as a comedic foil for the bad guys. I especially enjoy the depiction of his family life; his relationship
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with his wife Marybeth and his daughters is nuanced and warm. In this book, Joe stumbles across a conspiracy to assassinate leading environmental activists — a situation that creates some awkwardness at home, since one of the first eco-warriors to be killed is a former flame of Marybeth's. The villains are suitably villainous and their comeuppance is a particular satisfaction this time around. Once again, Wyoming's wild beauty is as much a character as anyone else in the book. Recommended. Show Less
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Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett uncovers a conspiracy in this explosive novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. When a massive blast rocks the forests of Twelve Sleep County, Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett is called to the scene to help investigate the death of a colorful environmental activist. The case is wrapped up quickly, explained as an environmental publicity stunt gone wrong, but Joe isn't convinced. He soon discovers clues that suggest a deadly conspiracy??one that will test his courage, his survival skills, and his determination to ??do the right thing? despite a
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2002-05-30