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Joe Pickett

by C.J. BOX

26 books Started 2001 Latest 2026
Publication Reading Order

The Joe Pickett is a Western / Mystery series by C.J. BOX, made up of 26 books published between 2001 and 2026. It begins with Open Season (2001), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Crossroads (2026), spanning 25 years of storytelling.

26books
25years active
3decades
~1yrs between books
2026latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Open Season 🏆 Barry Award 2002🏆 Macavity Award 2002🏆 Anthony Award 2002🏆 Gumshoe Award 2002🏆 Los Angeles Times Book PrizeEdgar Awards 2002Full award history → 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Savage Run 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Winterkill 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Trophy Hunt 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Out of Range 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 In Plain Sight 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Free Fire 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Blood Trail 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Below Zero 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
10 Nowhere to Run Barry Award 2011Full award history → 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Cold Wind 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Force of Nature 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Breaking Point 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Stone Cold 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Endangered 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Off the Grid 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Vicious Circle 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Disappeared 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Wolf Pack 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
20 Long Range 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Dark Sky 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Shadows Reel 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Storm Watch 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Three-Inch Teeth 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Battle Mountain 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 The CrossroadsLatest 2026 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Joe Pickett series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Joe Pickett series?

Start with Open Season (2001), the first book in the Joe Pickett series by C.J. BOX. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Joe Pickett series?

There are 26 books in the Joe Pickett series by C.J. BOX, published between 2001 and 2026.

What is the first book in the Joe Pickett series?

The first book in the Joe Pickett series is Open Season, published in 2001 by C.J. BOX.

What is the latest book in the Joe Pickett series?

The most recent book in the Joe Pickett series is The Crossroads (2026) by C.J. BOX.

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About C.J. BOX

C.J. Box (born 1958) is a Wyoming-based author best known for his mystery and thriller novels. Growing up on a ranch in Wyoming, Box's love for the West profoundly influences his writing. After working as a journalist for several years, he turned to fiction and published his debut novel, "Open Season," in 2001. Box's notable works include the Joe Pickett series, featuring a game warden investigating crimes in the rugged Wyoming wilderness. The series has over 20 installments and has been adapted into a television show. Another notable series is the Highway Quartet, set in the same universe but focusing on different characters. Box's work has garnered critical acclaim for its suspenseful plots, vivid characters, and authentic portrayal of the American West. He has received multiple awards, including the Spur Award for Best Western Novel for "Open Season" and the Edgar Award for Best Novel for "Blue Heaven." His novels consistently rank among the New York Times bestsellers.

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About the Joe Pickett series

C.J. Box's Joe Pickett novels are modern Western thrillers with a conscience. Joe is a Wyoming game warden — underpaid, stubbornly honest, and perpetually outgunned — who keeps stumbling into conspiracies involving land, money, politics and murder in the wide-open country he's sworn to protect.

The appeal is the combination of propulsive plotting and a genuine sense of place: the harsh beauty and hard economics of the rural American West. Joe's devotion to his family and his refusal to look away from injustice make him an unusually grounded action hero, ably backed by his dangerous friend Nate Romanowski.

The series rewards reading in order from "Open Season," as Joe's family and recurring threats build across the books.