A gripping read from C.J. Box, author of the Joe Pickett and Cassie Dewell series, now adapted into the hit TV shows Joe Pickett and Big Sky. It's elk season in the Rockies, but this year one hunter is stalking a different kind of prey. When the call comes in on the radio, Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett can hardly believe his ears: game wardens have found a hunter dead at a camp in the mountains: strung up, gutted, skinned, and beheaded, as if he were the elk he'd been pursuing. A spent cartridge and a poker chip lie next to his body. Ripples of horror spread through the community, and with a possibly psychotic killer on the loose, Governor Rulon is forced to end hunting season early for the first time in state history, outraging hunters and potentially crippling the state's income from the loss of hunting licence revenue. But when the brutal murders eerily coincide with the arrival of radical anti-hunting activist Klamath Moore, Pickett knows the Governor's ruling is the least of his worries. Are the murders the work of a deranged activist or of a lone psychopath with a personal vendetta? As always, Joe Pickett is the governor's go-to man, and he's put on the case to track the murderous hunter, as more bodies - and poker chips - turn up.Reviews for Blood Trail'Box knows what readers expect and delivers it with a flourish.' Cleveland Plains-Dealer'Writing beautifully about the Mountain West and its people.' Publishers Weekly'Writing genius...on a par with...James Lee Burke...' Library Journal
C.J. Box
C.J. Box is an American author known for his bestselling mystery novels, particularly the Joe Pickett series. His writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the American West, complex characters, and gripping plots that tackle contemporary environmental and social issues. Box has made significant contributions to the crime fiction genre with his realistic portrayal of law enforcement and the challenges faced in rural communities. His most famous work is "Open Season," the first book in the Joe Pickett series, which has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following of readers. Box's compelling storytelling and authentic voice have solidified his reputation as a master of the modern mystery novel.