Savage Run

Name: Savage Run
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.35 (20 reviews)
Author: C. J. Box
ISBN: 9781449866938

Author: C. J. Box

Series: Joe Pickett #2

Narrator: David Chandler

Unabridged: 8 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/25/2011

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective

Synopsis

An Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, Gumshoe, and Barry Award winner, C. J. Box delivers the second pulse-pounding installment in his critically acclaimed series. While investigating a string of bizarre murders, Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett is forced to flee across treacherous terrain with a deadly tracker on his trail. "Picturesque detailing, admirable prose, and agitating suspense demonstrate the appeal of this follow-up to Box's Edgar nominated debut."-Library Journal

About C. J. Box

Charles James (C. J.) Box Jr. is an American author who has published twenty-one novels. His very popular Joe Pickett series, as well as other works have been translated into many languages, selling millions of copies. Twenty-four of his novels have made the New York Times #1 Best Seller List. Box has received numerous awards, with one very interesting one from the National Cowboy Museum in 2016 for the Western Heritage Award.

Box uses his roots in Casper, Wyoming to give authenticity to his novels. He graduated from the University of Denver in Mass Communications. He has had various jobs: ranch hand, surveyor, fishing guide, newspaper reporter, editor, owner of an international tourism marketing business. He has had an illustrious career as an author, with some of his novels being adapted for film.

Box resides with his wife and business partner, Laurie on a ranch in Wyoming. They have three daughters and one grandchild.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Suzzie on June 21, 2020

First be foremost: I am very sensitive when it comes to violence against animals so some of this book was really sad and hard for me to read. The plot in this book was interesting especially Mary Beth’s past and Joe dealing with taking the moral high ground instead of the path with no backlash. I am......more

Goodreads review by Bill on September 25, 2024

Another great thriller from Box. Although, having our protagonist make the wrong decisions all the time is starting to get a little old. Hopefully this begins to change as the series progresses.......more

Goodreads review by Charles on June 21, 2024

Many unlikeable characters If this had been the first C.J. Box book I read, there would have been no more. The victims are eco terrorists and environmental extremists. Generally speaking I don't support assassinations but I admit that I didn't shed a tear for the victims or for that matter, the kille......more