Not a bad read for those of us who have read the entire series, but nowhere near the normal plot and character depth we are used to. If I didn’t already know the characters, or if this was my first read of the series, I probably wouldn’t read the next one. Love the series CJ, but keep the family sleuths on the periphery and get back to Joe and Nate as the lead characters.

Read ‘em all. Solid fun. Can’t wait until the next one.

Enjoyed

C J Box didn’t disappoint….again! I’ve read almost all of his previous works and really enjoyed them all. I was in the mood for a “Box get away “ story and he delivered. Thanks C J! Joe in Jersey

Wild read as usual

Focusing on the three daughters was brilliant. Their personalities and interactions are sharply portrayed and the plot is logical and well constructed. I enjoyed this book the most and I’ve read every one in the series.

Couldn’t put this book down. I’d read some negative reviews and thought about not spending the money on this book. But having read all the previous novels decided to take a chance. Am I glad I did! Engaging from the start to finish. Yes the wife and daughters are featured but Joe’s backstory is interwoven throughout the story. Five stars isn’t enough!

This will likely be my last C.J. Box novel, which is a shame, because I have always enjoyed Joe Pickett’s exploits. The writing in the past few novels seems to have become too simple and the stories too formulaic. This novel, while entertaining, is not representative of the quality of Box’s earlier work. Just my disappointed opinion.

Before I purchased this I read some of the reviews from readers who claimed to be Joe Pickett fans and were disappointed this book featured Joe’s family. Well the real fans know his wife and girls are frequently part of the drama and this example was one of the best! Yes, Joe makes an appearance throughout the book and it all works together in an excellent manner! Don’t miss this read simply because some others don’t understand how it is all woven together!

Another winner. Love Joe Pickett. Can’t wait for the next book!