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The Crossroads

Joe Pickett, Book 26

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The Crossroads

By: C.J. Box
Narrated by: David Chandler
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Game warden Joe Pickett fights for his life as his daughters try to uncover who shot him and left him for dead in this riveting new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C. J. Box.

Marybeth Pickett gets the call she has always dreaded: her husband Joe is in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head.

Joe was found in his pickup at Antler Creek Junction, a crossroads connecting three ranches. Each road leading to a dangerous family. Each family with a different bone to pick with the local game warden. Marybeth and the new sheriff assume that Joe was ambushed by one of the families, but they have no idea which one since Joe didn't say where he was going or why.

With Joe unconscious and fighting for his life with Marybeth at his side, Sheridan, April, and Lucy split up and investigate each of the families to uncover the truth of what happened to their father, before it's too late.

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I love that all three girls returned for this story, and after a couple really heavy installments the past two years I appreciated this one. David Chandler once again nailed the performance. Great story all around!

I've waited a year for this!!!

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C. J. Box has done it again with The Crossroads which is Book 26 in the Joe Picket series. It has all the action of previous installments with an interesting twist.
David Chandelier gave a standout performance as he brought the story to life and gave each character their own distinct voice.
I always look forward to every addition to this great series

Excellent addition

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interesting plot line a satisfying ending. Character development could be improved. I am a longtime fan of the series and enjoyed this one.

Good but Not His Best

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Greatstorey. Edge of your seat. As nurse it really had me going with the head shot. love the series.
Character development has been great.

Great story

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I’m always a fan of CJ box books. This one did not disappoint. The whodoneit aspect was a little different and kept me guessing. As usual, I very much enjoyed the narrator. David Chandler is one of my favorites.

The whodunit part kept me guessing. Great story!

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