Stone Cold: Joe Pickett, Book 14

The C. J. Box’s novels are a series of mystery novels featuring the character of Joe Pickett, a game warden in Wyoming. The novels are known for their strong sense of place, as they are set in the American West.

Stone Cold is the fourteenth book in the Joe Pickett series by C. J. Box. The book was published on May 5, 2015 by G. P. Putnam’s Sons.

In Stone Cold, Joe Pickett is investigating the death of a Wyoming game warden who was killed while investigating a poaching case. As he digs deeper into the case, Joe discovers that the poachers are using a new method to kill the animals, and that they may be connected to a powerful and influential family in the state.

As always, Joe is assisted in his investigation by his friend and fellow game warden, Nate Romanowski. Together, they must put an end to the poaching before more innocent animals are killed.

The characters in the books by C. J. Box are often compared to those in the books by Michael Connelly and Robert Crais.

In the newest Joe Pickett novel, STONE COLD, Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett is pitted against a ruthless family of poachers who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the valuable elk antlers they crave. When Joe’s daughter Sheridan becomes embroiled in the illegal operation, he has to put everything on the line to save her.

As always, C.J. Box delivers a fast-paced, action-packed thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Joe is a likable and relatable protagonist, and the supporting cast is well developed and interesting. The villains are truly despicable, and the suspense is palpable. STONE COLD is another outstanding addition to the Joe Pickett series.