Book review: C.J. Box delivers another taut eco-thriller
The 16th outing for Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett takes us into the place where terrorism and government entrapment collide, to brilliant effect
by C.J. Box
Putnam
4.5/5 stars
C.J. Box’s finely tuned, bestselling series about Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett is known for showing how environmental issues not only affect ecology, but also people, jobs and lifestyles. Box’s impeccable plots also are loaded with suspense and realistic characters.
In Off the Grid, Box goes a bit off the grid himself by tackling the hot-button issue of terrorists and government interference, delivering an even-handed look that illustrates how the perception of a situation isn’t always reality. As usual, Box doesn’t let his theme bog down a good story. Off the Grid is filled with high suspense, formidable characters and an action-packed ending more vivid than most movies. Environmental issues again play a prominent part, as does Box’s usual focus on the importance of family.