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Joe Pickett

by C.J. BOX

25 books Started 2001 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The Joe Pickett is a Western / Mystery series by C.J. BOX, made up of 25 books published between 2001 and 2025. It begins with Open Season (2001), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Battle Mountain (2025), spanning 24 years of storytelling.

25books
24years active
3decades
~1yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Open Season 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 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 MountainLatest 2025 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 25 books in the Joe Pickett series by C.J. BOX, published between 2001 and 2025.

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 Battle Mountain (2025) 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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