Cold Wind

A Joe Pickett Novel

De: C. J. Box

Narrado por: David Chandler

Duración: 11 h y 13 m

Resumen del Editor

When Earl Alden is found dead, dangling from a wind turbine, it's his wife, Missy, who is arrested. Unfortunately for game warden Joe Pickett, Missy is his mother-in- law, a woman he dislikes heartily, and now he doesn't know what to do - especially when the early signs point to her being guilty as sin.

But then things happen to make Joe wonder: Is Earl's death what it appears to be? Is Missy being set up? He has the county DA and sheriff on one side, his wife on the other, his estranged friend Nate on a lethal mission of his own, and some powerful interests breathing down his neck. Whichever way this goes... it's not going to be good.

He's game: solve another mystery with Joe Pickett.

©2011 C.J. Box (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

my favorite Pickett yet

What did you love best about Cold Wind?

I loved that this story involved Joe's wife and mother-in-law, and that once again Nate is front and center. Recently the crimes Joe has investigated took him away from home which also meant that the people in his life -- Mary Beth, Sheridan. Lucy, April, Nate and his mother-in-law are peripheral. But without them, Joe has less depth. I like that these novels involve a lead character who is real -- flawed, imperfect and authentic. However, when his loved ones are further from the story I find that Joe is more caricature than character.

This volume took Joe home and made this fan happy.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Never changes. My favorite character will always be Nate. Mr Chandler's ability to give Nate life is absurd -- it is that good.

Any additional comments?

The crime investigated in this installment was surprising. I always like when a mystery book author can bring in an element of shock, and Mr Box accomplished that here.

My first Joe Pickett book by C J Box

What made the experience of listening to Cold Wind the most enjoyable?

I liked it that Joe was just a regular guy doing a regular job, not some exotic fast gun stereo-type. I liked it that Joe Pickett was a family man in all ways. I liked it that things that happened seemed realistic.

Which character – as performed by David Chandler – was your favorite?

Nate Romanisky

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No

Any additional comments?

This was the first Joe Picket character book I listened to. After listening to this one, I went and got all of the Joe Pickett series from 1 to 14 now. I am on 14 now, having listened to all of them in sequence, and this book twice, first and again in sequence. Have to admit I understood a lot more things in the book when listened to it in sequence. Each of C J's books seems an improvement over the last if that is possible. As I listen to them, I find myself saying to myself, this book is better than the previous ones. Each book seems to explain things that may have been left open in the previous book. Finally in book 14, I find a tie to my home state of Texas, Joe has a bottle of Shiner Bock beer. This is a wonderful beer from a small central Texas town and small Texas Spotzl Brewery. Thank you C J. Nice of you to notice something close to my heart. I would expect Joe Pickett to attend my church if he lived here.

Another great Joe Pickett

Good to the very end, gonna be real sad when I catch up and have to wait on Mr. Box to write another

Awesome Read

The ending was the most surprising. I love this series! I won’t review the number of words, inane!

Review for Joe Picket book

Good as always. I enjoy all the books in this series. Looking forward to the next one

Thanks

After listening to this a number of times Each time getting more into the story. Thanks again John.

The plot was amazing. Loved the readers presentation

Liked everything about it. Characters are well developed and the readers voice and intonations keep the listener engaged and on the edge of their seat.

One of my favorites -

Have to admit I didn't see the twist at the end. A favorite Joe Pickett for me?

Excellent story with lots of unexpected twists and

turns. I had trouble putting this book down. Another amazing journey with Joe Picket and family.

Such a fun Joe Pickett book!

I've enjoyed despising Missy for the entirety of this series, so it is fun to see her in the hot seat as the major suspect in her husband's murder. The end is so satisfying and made me VERY excited to read the next installment, because it looks like Nate will have a large plot line coming up really soon. Missy's part of the story is great but Nate is one of the best parts of the series.

My husband and I have been working through this series together since the first book, which is a lot of fun for us both. David Chandler's narration is top-notch, especially the personality he gives Nate Romanowski's character.