"The suspense tears forward like a brush fire."--People

"Brilliantly crafted...Bears comparison to the best Work of mystery giants such as Tony Hillerman and James Lee Burke."--Minneapolis Star-Tribune

"No sophomore slump from the remarkable talented Mr. Box...His plots, centering on issues of land management but filled with Old West-style action, are rich in both complexity and narrative drive....The 'outdoor mystery' was a thriving sub-genre before Box arrived on the scene, but he has taken it to new levels of substance and style."--Booklist

"Box is one of those rare authors who can match his tone with his setting. Here he creates a story as crisp as a Wyoming sunrise and every bit as dramatic."--Houston Chronicle

"Reinforces Box's status as a first-class talent."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

More Praise for the C. J. Box and the Joe Pickett novels

"One of today's solid-gold, A-list, must-read writers."--Lee Child

"Picking up a new C. J. Box thriller is like spending quality time with family you love and have missed...It's a rare thriller series that has characters grow and change. An exciting reading experience for both loyal fans as well as newcomers."--Associated Press

"Box is a master."--The Denver Post

"Box knows what readers expect and delivers it with a flourish."--Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett strides in big boots over the ruggedly gorgeous landscape of C.J. Box's outdoor mysteries."--The New York Times Book Review

"Riveting...[A] skillfully crafted page-turner."--People

"Will keep you on the edge of your seat."--The Philadelphia Enquirer