Joe Pickett: A Mysterious Profile
Feb 2024 · Open Road Media
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The #1 New York Times–bestselling author shares the origin story of his infamous game warden character, Joe Pickett, as he investigates a local poachers attack.
Since his first appearance in Open Season, Wyoming gamekeeper Joe Pickett has solved all sorts of mysteries. But now his daughter, Sheridan, would like to solve the mystery that is her father . . .
The Pickett family is gathered around the table for Thanksgiving dinner when they’re interrupted by a telephone call. Poachers struck a nearby ranch, and a suspicious red truck was seen driving away. Before Joe leaves to investigate, Sheridan persuades him to let her tag along. After the two depart, Sheridan reveals her true intention: she is writing a school essay about her father.
In this enlightening and heartwarming tale, Sheridan discovers the man behind the game warden, from his childhood, growing up with his parents and brother, to what motivated his career choice and more.
Don’t miss the Joe Pickett series now on Paramount+.
Praise for #1 New York Times–bestselling author C. J. Box and the Joe Pickett Mysteries
“One of today’s solid-gold, A-list, must-read writers.” —Lee Pace
“C. J. Box is a great storyteller.” —Tony Hillerman, Edgar Award–winning author of Dance Hall of the Dead
“Box has established a terrific cast of Western characters. . . . When it comes to western contemporary thrillers with intriguing characters, no one does it better than Box.” —The Columbus Dispatch
“Fans of this outstanding series will know better than to place their money against Joe.” —Kirkus Reviews
Since his first appearance in Open Season, Wyoming gamekeeper Joe Pickett has solved all sorts of mysteries. But now his daughter, Sheridan, would like to solve the mystery that is her father . . .
The Pickett family is gathered around the table for Thanksgiving dinner when they’re interrupted by a telephone call. Poachers struck a nearby ranch, and a suspicious red truck was seen driving away. Before Joe leaves to investigate, Sheridan persuades him to let her tag along. After the two depart, Sheridan reveals her true intention: she is writing a school essay about her father.
In this enlightening and heartwarming tale, Sheridan discovers the man behind the game warden, from his childhood, growing up with his parents and brother, to what motivated his career choice and more.
Don’t miss the Joe Pickett series now on Paramount+.
Praise for #1 New York Times–bestselling author C. J. Box and the Joe Pickett Mysteries
“One of today’s solid-gold, A-list, must-read writers.” —Lee Pace
“C. J. Box is a great storyteller.” —Tony Hillerman, Edgar Award–winning author of Dance Hall of the Dead
“Box has established a terrific cast of Western characters. . . . When it comes to western contemporary thrillers with intriguing characters, no one does it better than Box.” —The Columbus Dispatch
“Fans of this outstanding series will know better than to place their money against Joe.” —Kirkus Reviews
About the author
C. J. Box is the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of more than twenty-two novels including the Joe Pickett series. He won the Edgar Award for Best Novel for Blue Heaven, as well as the Anthony Award, the French Prix Calibre .38, the Macavity Award, the Gumshoe Award, the Barry Award (twice), the Western Heritage Award for Literature, and the 2017 Spur Award for Best Contemporary Western. His novels have been translated into twenty-seven languages and millions of copies of his novels have been sold in the United States alone. Open Season, Blue Heaven, Nowhere to Run, and The Highway have been optioned for film and television.
A Wyoming native, Box has worked as a ranch hand, surveyor, fishing guide, a newspaper reporter and editor, and he owned an international tourism marketing firm with his wife, Laurie. In 2008, Box was awarded the BIG WYO Award from Wyoming’s Hospitality and Travel Coalition. An avid outdoorsman, Box has hunted, fished, hiked, ridden horseback, and skied throughout Wyoming and the Mountain West. He served on the Board of Directors for the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo and is currently serving on the Wyoming Tourism Board.
A Wyoming native, Box has worked as a ranch hand, surveyor, fishing guide, a newspaper reporter and editor, and he owned an international tourism marketing firm with his wife, Laurie. In 2008, Box was awarded the BIG WYO Award from Wyoming’s Hospitality and Travel Coalition. An avid outdoorsman, Box has hunted, fished, hiked, ridden horseback, and skied throughout Wyoming and the Mountain West. He served on the Board of Directors for the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo and is currently serving on the Wyoming Tourism Board.
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