Out of Range

Out of Range by Box, C. J.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780399152917.

Game warden Joe Pickett returns in a twisting, action-packed tale of greed, power, and murder. Joe Pickett is attempting to enjoy-all right, survive-his mother-in-laws wedding to a local big-shot rancher when he receives some disturbing news: Will Jensen,a fellow Wyoming game warden and a good friend, has killed himself. And Joes been picked to temporarily run Jensens Teton district. Jackson, Wyoming, is a far cry from Joes hometown of Saddlestring-its the epicenter for many environmental extremists and an elite playground for the rich and powerful-and Joe quickly finds himself in over his head. Yet despite the pressures of his new job, he cant get his friends suicide out of his mind. By all accounts, Will had changed in the last few months, becoming violent and unpredictable. The closer Joe comes to the truth about Wills death, the more his own life spirals out of control-and he realizes that if hes not careful, he may end up as Jacksons next victim. Out of Range proves once again that C. J. Box is one of the most original and entertaining voices in mystery fiction.