Storm Watch - C. J. Box

Storm Watch

By C. J. Box

  • Release Date: 2023-02-28
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4
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From 1,093 Ratings

Description

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 time, on opposite sides.

Reviews

  • Storm Watch

    4
    By JPB 9871
    Another good Joe Picket yarn,
  • Storm Watch C.J. Box

    5
    By Wet again
    Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett always does what he feels is the right thing to do. Sort of a Dudley do right. Very often it lands him in trouble but he always manages to clear himself of any wrong doing. Sometimes just barely.This story evolves around Chinese spies radical anti government characters and a host of other unsavory as well as good people. An excellent and entertaining read!! Enjoyed immensely!
  • Good One

    5
    By Disappointed 2125
    Fun book. Quick read with fast pace. If you have read thru the other Pickett books, you’ll enjoy the continuum of the Pickett family and friends. Will definitely be looking forward to the next installment of Joe Pickett & Co.
  • Storm Watch

    1
    By sillysoulmark
    Absolutely the worst book in the series. I have read them all and enjoyed them. This is an absolute waste of time and money.
  • Stormy

    4
    By Bus driver23
    I enjoyed the book.
  • Great local color, contrived plot

    3
    By DeniseJY
    This book started out strongly but faltered midway through as the cast of characters and unbelievable plot contrivances multiplied. Given the rise of anti-Asian sentiment in this country, I found the introduction of the Chinese elements dismaying and unnecessary.
  • Mco

    5
    By neccode
    Good, as usual.
  • Box & Conspiracy Theories!

    3
    By Bob852201
    Box uses the latest Pickett book to unload all his political conspiracy theories. FBI, domestic terrorists, CCP influence, etc. Could have been a good read except his overall contempt of the political system. Maybe, he’s partly correct……..
  • Storm Watch

    1
    By Shadetree101
    Boorishly Booooring!
  • Why not tie up loose ends?

    3
    By steveybass
    As with many of Mr Box’s Pickett books, the ending of this book leaves many obvious questions unanswered. This could have been avoided without much effort from the author by simply answering these questions: 1) how were the many deaths at the hands of the falconers, as undeputized citizens, explained and justified? Certainly, someone in the local law enforcement would have taken issue with Geronimo and Romanoski being given such leeway by Officer Pickett. 2) What was the fallout with Joe’s mother-in-law after the arrest of the governor? The reader would’ve lived to hear about her humiliation in the aftermath, seeing that we all despise her. Why not take a little more time and satisfy your readers’ curiousity?

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