Joe Pickett Books in Order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Season | 2001 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 2 | Savage Run | 2002 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 3 | Winterkill | 2003 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 4 | Trophy Hunt | 2004 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 5 | Out of Range | 2005 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 6 | In Plain Sight | 2006 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 7 | Free Fire | 2007 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 8 | Blood Trail | 2008 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 9 | Below Zero | 2009 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 10 | Nowhere to Run | 2010 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 11 | Cold Wind | 2011 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 12 | Force of Nature | 2012 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 13 | Breaking Point | 2013 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 14 | Stone Cold | 2014 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 15 | Endangered | 2015 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 16 | Off the Grid | 2016 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 17 | Vicious Circle | 2017 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 18 | The Disappeared | 2018 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 19 | Wolf Pack | 2019 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 20 | Long Range | 2020 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 21 | Dark Sky | 2021 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 22 | Shadows Reel | 2022 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 23 | Storm Watch | 2023 | C.J. Box | Buy |
| 24 | Three-Inch Teeth | 2024 | C.J. Box | Buy |
About the Author
C.J. Box is a Wyoming native and New York Times bestselling author known for his authentic portrayals of the modern American West. The Joe Pickett series has earned him the Edgar Award, Anthony Award, and numerous other honors while spawning a Paramount+ television adaptation.
The Joe Pickett series follows a Wyoming game warden who repeatedly finds himself investigating serious crimes while trying to do his job protecting wildlife. Created by C.J. Box, the series captures the beauty and conflicts of the modern American West through 24+ novels that have made it one of the most popular mystery series in contemporary fiction.
Joe Pickett is a dedicated but often underpaid game warden working in Wyoming’s Twelve Sleep County. Unlike typical detectives, he doesn’t seek out major crimes—they find him. His commitment to doing what’s right, regardless of political pressure or personal cost, repeatedly puts him in the path of murderers, conspirators, and powerful interests that would prefer he look the other way.
What distinguishes the series is its authentic portrayal of the modern West. Box, himself a Wyoming native and outdoorsman, captures the landscape, culture, and contemporary conflicts with remarkable accuracy. Issues like energy development, environmental activism, federal land management, and the clash between old and new ways of life form the backdrop for Joe’s investigations.
The series chronicles Joe’s family as his three daughters—Sheridan, April, and Lucy—grow from young children in the first book to adults actively involved in investigations by the latest novels. His wife Marybeth, initially a librarian and later a successful businesswoman, is a strong partner who often provides crucial insights. This family element adds emotional depth rarely found in crime fiction.