Cold Wind

ByC. J. Box

Release Date: 2011-03-22
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 1,583 Ratings

Description

Don’t miss the JOE PICKETT series—now streaming on Paramount+

Joe Pickett investigates a murder that hits close to home in this thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

When Earl Alden is found dead, dangling from a wind turbine, his wife, Missy, is arrested. Unfortunately for Joe Pickett, Missy is his much-disliked mother-in-law, and he’s not sure what to do—especially since it looks like Missy is guilty as sin.

But then things happen to make Joe wonder: Is Earl's death what it appears to be? Is Missy being set up? He has the county DA and sheriff on one side, his wife on the other, his estranged friend Nate on a lethal mission of his own, and some powerful interests breathing down his neck. Whichever way this goes, it’s not going to be good...

“I would say that C. J. Box is at the top of his form, but the top just keeps moving ever upward...A nonstop thrill ride not to be missed!”—Bookpage

Reviews

Another excellent book in the Joe Picket series.
5
By shelby bill
Each one gets better and better
Cold Wind C.J. Box
5
By Wet again
Missy, Joe Pickitt’s mother in law’s husband is found dead. Murdered, attached to a wind turbines blade on his ranch’s property. Missy is arrested for the murder and her last husband admits to mudering him. What unfolds is a powerful story of deceit, treachery and in the end the morbid truth is revealed. Another excellent read in this series!! My highest recommendation!! Enjoyed immensely!!
Cj Box Scores Again
5
By MimiFlorida
Most of my book friends know I am a sucker for C.J. Box stories about Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett. I like to remind people that if someone had told me 20 years ago that I would be addicted to stories about a game warden in the woods of Wyoming, I would’ve laughed in their faces. But Mr. Box creates a strong and unique storyline for each book involving the law-abiding protagonist, Joe. The novels are different, and this 11th book in the series (a total of 23) starts with the murder of his stepfather-in-law and the subsequent arrest of Joe’s mother-in-law for the crime. It’s no secret that Joe and his mother-in-law can’t stand each other which typically makes for witty banter while still covering serious topics. This book was no different, and I enjoyed it immensely. I treat these books like a palate cleanser or a treat for myself after a heavy reading season. These are pure fun, and I enjoy every minute. #JoePickett #ColdWind @cjboxnovels #wyoming #gamewarden #murder #cowboys
Good read!
5
By house of shock
Exciting adventures of Joe Picket. Look inside of next generation energy and some of the issues that could present themselves.
Great Read
5
By kmeyer430
Another great entertainment book
Cold Wind
5
By hikerdan1
Very good book. Suspenseful through out the entire book.
Best
5
By g.g. maw
This is the best in the series so far!!
Disappointed
4
By Aliyah A
Although I have read all of CJ Box's novels and, for the most part, have thoroughly enjoyed each of them, this book really disturbed me. In the other novels, the fact that Mary Beth's mother Missy, regardless of her actions, avowed favoritism and narcissistic/sociopathic behavior has been tolerated and even DEFENDED, and she was allowed to have a relationship with her granddaughters as though simply through her blood relation every other heinous, immoral or contemptible act was immaterial sets a VERY poor example in doing what is morally right. Therefore, for Joe Pickett, who is a solid, moral and GOOD character to allow Missy to get away with MURDER in this book without even telling his wife or Nate the truth, makes me sick. I was extremely disappointed in the author this time....especially because it makes me wonder if the author thinks this is HEALTHY emotional and mental behavior. You have no choice in who you are born to...to simply say every bad deed is erased by blood is a form of psychological sickness. As someone who comes from such a background, I would no more try to have a relationship with certain members of my family than I would were Charles Manson my father. They are incapable of having a normal, giving relationship and it causes dysfunction and pain to the others involved, especially children like Missy's grandchildren. I hope people don't read this and think it is the proper way to think or live.
Cold Wind
5
By gramiz
Great book, so glad a friend told me about Box's books. I'm from Laramie and love his details. Terrific author!