C.J. Box is a highly acclaimed author in the realm of contemporary crime fiction and suspense thrillers. Born in 1958 in Wyoming, his deep connection to the American West is evident in his writing, and the landscapes of the Rocky Mountains serve as a vivid backdrop for many of his novels.
Box is best known for his series featuring the iconic character Joe Pickett, a Wyoming game warden. Through Pickett’s eyes, readers are drawn into a world of environmental conservation, wildlife management, and rural law enforcement. Box’s storytelling shines as he seamlessly combines gripping mysteries with the rugged beauty of the American wilderness.
Beyond the Joe Pickett series, C.J. Box has written standalone novels and other series, showcasing his versatility as a writer. His works often explore themes of environmentalism, the clash between urban and rural cultures, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in remote and challenging terrain.
Box’s writing is marked by its authenticity, sharp character development, and meticulous research. His ability to craft compelling and suspenseful narratives has garnered him a devoted following of readers who eagerly anticipate each new release. C.J. Box’s contributions to the world of crime fiction and his skill in bringing the American West to life through his words make him a true standout in the genre.
Publication Order of Joe Pickett Books
Open Season
(2001)
Savage Run
(2002)
Winterkill
(2003)
Trophy Hunt
(2004)
Out of Range
(2005)
In Plain Sight
(2006)
Free Fire
(2007)
Blood Trail
(2008)
Below Zero
(2009)
Nowhere to Run
(2010)
Cold Wind
(2011)
Force of Nature
(2012)
Breaking Point
(2013)
Stone Cold
(2014)
Endangered
(2015)
Off the Grid
(2016)
Vicious Circle
(2017)
The Disappeared
(2018)
Wolf Pack
(2019)
Long Range
(2020)
Dark Sky
(2021)
Shadows Reel
(2022)
Storm Watch
(2023)
Three-Inch Teeth
(2024)
Publication Order of Joe Pickett Short Stories/Novellas
Dull Knife
(2005)
The Master Falconer
(2011)
Honor & …(With: Sandra Brown)
(2017)
Precious Cargo
(2022)
Publication Order of Joe Pickett Collections
Shots Fired: Stories from Joe Pickett Country
(2014)
Publication Order of The Hoyt/Dewell Books
Back of Beyond
(2011)
The Highway
(2013)
Badlands
(2015)
Paradise Valley
(2017)
The Bitterroots
(2019)
Treasure State
(2022)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Blue Heaven
(2007)
Three Weeks to Say Goodbye
(2008)
Pronghorns of the Third Reich
(2012)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Travel Smart: Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho(With: Paul Otteson)
(1998)
Publication Order of Bibliomysteries Books
The Book of Virtue(By: Ken Bruen)
(2012)
Pronghorns of the Third Reich
(2012)
The Book Thing(By: Laura Lippman)
(2012)
The Book Case(By: Nelson DeMille)
(2012)
An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver)
(2012)
Death Leaves a Bookmark(By: William Link)
(2012)
The Final Testament(By: Peter Blauner)
(2013)
Rides a Stranger(By: David Bell)
(2013)
The Long Sonata of the Dead(By: Andrew Taylor)
(2013)
The Book of Ghosts(By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
(2013)
The Compendium of Srem(By: F. Paul Wilson)
(2014)
What’s in a Name?(By: Thomas H. Cook)
(2014)
Remaindered(By: Peter Lovesey)
(2014)
The Sequel(By: R.L. Stine)
(2014)
The Gospel of Sheba(By: Lyndsay Faye)
(2014)
Book Club(By: Loren D. Estleman)
(2014)
The Nature of My Inheritance(By: Bradford Morrow)
(2014)
It’s in the Book(By: Mickey Spillane)
(2014)
The Scroll(By: Anne Perry)
(2014)
The Book of the Lion(By: Thomas Perry)
(2015)
The Little Men(By: Megan Abbott)
(2015)
Condor in the Stacks(By: James Grady)
(2015)
Mystery, Inc.(By: Joyce Carol Oates)
(2015)
Every Seven Years(By: Denise Mina)
(2015)
From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart)
(2015)
From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart)
(2015)
The Travelling Companion(By: Ian Rankin)
(2016)
Citadel(By: Stephen Hunter)
(2016)
Reconciliation Day(By: Christopher Fowler)
(2016)
Dead Dames Don’t Sing(By: John Harvey)
(2016)
The Haze(By: James W. Hall)
(2016)
Hoodoo Harry(By: Joe R. Lansdale)
(2017)
The Pretty Little Box(By: Charles Todd)
(2018)
Seven Years(By: Peter Robinson)
(2018)
The Hemingway Valise(By: Robert Olen Butler)
(2018)
The Last Honest Horse Thief(By: Michael Koryta)
(2018)
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository(By: John Connolly)
(2018)
The Girl Who Did Say No(By: David Handler)
(2020)
The Traitor(By: Martin Edwards)
(2022)
The Dark Door(By: Lisa Unger)
(2022)
The Honeymoon Trap(By: Peter Swanson)
(2022)
Chronological Order of Bibliomysteries Books
The Book of Virtue(By: Ken Bruen)
(2012)
The Scroll(By: Anne Perry)
(2014)
Pronghorns of the Third Reich
(2012)
An Acceptable Sacrifice(By: Jeffery Deaver)
(2012)
Death Leaves a Bookmark(By: William Link)
(2012)
Seven Years(By: Peter Robinson)
(2018)
The Book Thing(By: Laura Lippman)
(2012)
The Book of Ghosts(By: Reed Farrel Coleman)
(2013)
Book Club(By: Loren D. Estleman)
(2014)
The Long Sonata of the Dead(By: Andrew Taylor)
(2013)
The Final Testament(By: Peter Blauner)
(2013)
Rides a Stranger(By: David Bell)
(2013)
What’s in a Name?(By: Thomas H. Cook)
(2014)
It’s in the Book(By: Mickey Spillane)
(2014)
The Nature of My Inheritance(By: Bradford Morrow)
(2014)
Remaindered(By: Peter Lovesey)
(2014)
The Compendium of Srem(By: F. Paul Wilson)
(2014)
The Gospel of Sheba(By: Lyndsay Faye)
(2014)
The Sequel(By: R.L. Stine)
(2014)
The Book of the Lion(By: Thomas Perry)
(2015)
The Little Men(By: Megan Abbott)
(2015)
From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart)
(2015)
Every Seven Years(By: Denise Mina)
(2015)
Citadel(By: Stephen Hunter)
(2016)
Condor in the Stacks(By: James Grady)
(2015)
Mystery, Inc.(By: Joyce Carol Oates)
(2015)
The Travelling Companion(By: Ian Rankin)
(2016)
The Haze(By: James W. Hall)
(2016)
Dead Dames Don’t Sing(By: John Harvey)
(2016)
Reconciliation Day(By: Christopher Fowler)
(2016)
Hoodoo Harry(By: Joe R. Lansdale)
(2017)
The Pretty Little Box(By: Charles Todd)
(2018)
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository(By: John Connolly)
(2018)
The Hemingway Valise(By: Robert Olen Butler)
(2018)
The Last Honest Horse Thief(By: Michael Koryta)
(2018)
The Book Case(By: Nelson DeMille)
(2012)
From the Queen(By: Carolyn Hart)
(2015)
The Girl Who Did Say No(By: David Handler)
(2020)
The Traitor(By: Martin Edwards)
(2022)
The Dark Door(By: Lisa Unger)
(2022)
The Honeymoon Trap(By: Peter Swanson)
(2022)
Publication Order of Lee Coburn Books (with Sandra Brown)
Lethal(By: Sandra Brown)
(2011)
Honor & …(With: Sandra Brown)
(2017)
Publication Order of The MatchUp Collection Books
Honor & …(With: Sandra Brown)
(2017)
Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson)
(2017)
Getaway(By: Lisa Scottoline,Nelson DeMille)
(2017)
Midnight Flame(By: Christopher Rice,Lara Adrian)
(2018)
Short Story(By: Karin Slaughter,Michael Koryta)
(2019)
Past Prologue(By: Diana Gabaldon,Steve Berry)
(2019)
Faking a Murderer(By: Lee Child,Kathy Reichs)
(2019)
Dig Here(By: Charlaine Harris,Andrew Gross)
(2019)
Taking the Veil(By: J.A. Jance,Eric Van Lustbader)
(2019)
Rambo on Their Minds(By: Gayle Lynds,David Morrell)
(2019)
Footloose(By: Val McDermid,Peter James)
(2019)
Publication Order of Anthologies
The Best American Mystery Stories 2006
(2006)
Once Upon a Crime: An Anthology of Murder, Mayhem and Suspense
(2009)
Hook, Line & Sinister
(2010)
Mysterious Writers: The Many Facets of Mystery Writing
(2010)
Inherit the Dead
(2013)
The Highway Kind
(2016)
The Best American Mystery Stories 2017
(2017)
Murder, They Wrote: Five Bibliomysteries by Edgar Award-Winning Authors
