• The Highway

  • A Cody Hoyt/Cassie Dewell Novel
  • By: C.J. Box
  • Narrated by: Holter Graham
  • Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,493 ratings)

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The Highway

By: C.J. Box
Narrated by: Holter Graham
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Publisher's summary

The inspiration for the new ABC series Big Sky. Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel, the New York Times best-selling author of Back of Beyond and Breaking Point and the creator of the Joe Pickett series is back.

"If CJ Box isn't already on your list, put him there." (USA Today)

When two sisters set out across a remote stretch of Montana road to visit their friend, little do they know it will be the last time anyone might ever hear from them again. The girls - and their car - simply vanish. Former police investigator Cody Hoyt has just lost his job and has fallen off the wagon after a long stretch of sobriety. Convinced by his son and his former rookie partner, Cassie Dewell, he begins the drive south to the girls' last known location.

As Cody makes his way to the lonely stretch of Montana highway where they went missing, Cassie discovers that Gracie and Danielle Sullivan aren't the first girls who have disappeared in this area. This majestic landscape is the hunting ground for a killer whose viciousness is outmatched only by his intelligence. And he might not be working alone.

Time is running out for Gracie and Danielle...Can Cassie overcome her doubts and lack of experience and use her innate skill? Can Cody Hoyt battle his own demons and find this killer before another victim vanishes on the highway?

©2013 C.J. Box (P)2013 Macmillan Audio

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Excellent

Very good read. Never a dull minute. Well constructed as scary story that sounded plausible and therefore very scary.

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Another great novel by CJ Box

I recommend this novel to fans of CJ Box. Great character development and descriptions. This was my 1st novel by Box away from the Joe Pickett series.

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Riveting

My husband and I listened to this book while on a road trip. Very suspenseful at times. The characters were good, bad and very bad. We are big fans of CJ Box!!

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Scary good

Narration was good story was excellent kept your reading I personally love CJ Box I read everything he writes

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Big Sky based upon book

I really enjoyed hearing how the book differed from the TV show. I really enjoyed the show looking forward to each episode. The book did not disappoint.

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CJ Box

C J Box is a great writer. Haven’t found a book of his I haven’t liked

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What a ride


I found this book difficult to stop listening to, although it is darker than the other books I’ve read by C.J. Box, he managed to cove this topic without graphic violence which made the book enjoyable to read while covering a unenjoyable topic. The Hoyt/Dewell working relationship, while rocky, did compliment each other. Hoyt’s son Justin as well as the sisters Danelle and Gracie were also prominent characters with level headed Gracie taking care of her big sister again. There is a huge surprise twist that altered not only this book but future books in the series. It is well read by Mr Gram, worth a credit.

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Disappointing

What did you like best about The Highway? What did you like least?

The characters fall right into place book after book. I like CJ Box, read all the books, however this one was a little too dark for me. Not sure I like where the story line is going for the next book.

Would you recommend The Highway to your friends? Why or why not?

Probably would recommend with some reservations! Because of the story line!

Which character – as performed by Holter Graham – was your favorite?

Cody has always been "My kind of guy"

Was The Highway worth the listening time?

Yes I'm glad I listened to it.

Any additional comments?

Don't understand why the protagonist has to be so crazy/sick!!

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Take a walk on the darkside...

Good story but not exactly what I'm used from C.J. Box. It's a little creepy and dark and the ending was not what I wanted. I will continue the series and listen to the next two books but I'm going to take a little break before doing so.

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Never Take The Backroads

Another engaging book from Box. Less character development than usual, but still good. He really could have dived deeper into the new female lead. Box definitely has better developed male characters. He needs to spend more time with the ladies.

As always, Box’s narrators do an exceptional job.

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