I'm forever in awe of the way CJ Box writes the setting, as if the nature and the landscape are their own major character. As usual, Sheridan features pretty heavily in this book, but one of Joe's other daughters that has a more prominent role in this particular story.
Sheridan (my favorite Pickett daughter) is now eleven years old and just as fiery and free-spirited as she was in the previous books. Joe and his wife Marybeth are doing well with their three daughters. Winterkill takes place about a year after the events of Savage Run. I have loved the way Joe has dealt with the big game hunters and extreme environmental groups in the past books, but HOLY BATMAN, I wasn't expecting this story. anti-government groups, resisters, and their sympathizers. This time, Joe Pickett has to contend with federal government agencies and officers vs. Box's books takes on big issues while delivering an immensely entertaining story. He can't believe a group like this one ended up in his jurisdiction.Įvery one of C.J. Joe starts digging into exactly who these people are and what he finds out is astounding. In particular, Joe and his family are on high alert because some of these people have the potential to hurt their family and way of life. When a line of vehicles, all from different states, with some very interesting folks, drives thru the middle of Saddlestring and then settles high up in the mountains of Twelve Sleep County, the community takes notice.
The best thing about Joe is that what you see is what you get, he doesn't have baggage, he loves his family, he loves the job and the land.
He has a reputation for doing things by the book, which means that sometimes he doesn't fit in with other federal and law enforcement officers in the area. I literally could not love this series any more than I do.
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