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.
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The reviews are in…
"The suspense builds... Box is writing at the top of his game.”
- Publishers Weekly *STARRED* Review
“A riveting new adventure that features one of his best twists and most shocking endings yet. Trust me, whatever you do, do not miss this book.”
- The Real Book Spy Feature Review
“This very tense twenty-third entry in Box's legendary Series… keeps timely, introducing crypto mining, gun control, and political extremism into the plot. The sparkling dialogue and rich characterizations again testify to Box's storytelling prowess”
- Booklist
“There is a lot going on in Storm Watch, but Box keeps all the balls in the air, culminating in an ending sequence that’s pure gold and extremely satisfying on multiple levels.”
- BookPage *STARRED* Review
“Storm Watch is everything we’ve come to expect in a C.J. Box novel. With healthy doses of mystery, murder, and misdirection, Joe Pickett finds himself battling blizzards and sidestepping sniper shots…With this now the twenty-third book in the series, it’s impressive that Box is able to craft entertaining plotlines that feel simultaneously both contemporary and timeless.”
-Best Thriller Books
“C.J. Box has a stellar reputation as a mystery/thriller writer. His characters are well-limned, his plot lines intersect flawlessly, and he expertly brings his various stories to a clear and shocking conclusion. Fans and newcomers alike will not be disappointed with STORM WATCH.”
-Bookreporter.com
“…fans of Western thrillers won’t want to be without this novel on the table next to their easy-chairs.”
-Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Every time I think Box has hit his peak, he goes higher and Storm Watch serves as the embodiment of that reality. Twenty-three books in, this series shows no sign of slowing, even as the TV version has just been reupped by Paramount+ for a second season. As much fun as a book can be.
-BookTrib