Shots Fired

Stories from Joe Pickett Country

De: C. J. Box

Narrado por: David Chandler

From C. J. Box, the New York Times-bestselling author of the Joe Pickett novels, comes a thrilling book of suspense stories about the Wyoming he knows so well - and the dark deeds and impulses that can be found there.

Over the course of eighteen books, C. J. Box has been consistently hailed for his brilliant storytelling and extraordinary skills at creating character, suspense, and a deep sense of place. All of those strengths are in the ten riveting stories - three of them never before published - that make up Shots Fired.

In "One-Car Bridge," one of four Joe Pickett stories, Pickett goes up against a "just plain mean" landowner, with disastrous results, and in "Shots Fired," his investigation into the radio call referred to in the title nearly ends up being the last thing he ever does. In "Pirates of Yellowstone," two Eastern European tough guys find out what it means to be strangers in a strange land, and in "Le Sauvage Noble," the stranger is a Lakota in Paris who enjoys playing the "noble savage" for the French women - until he meets Sophie. Then he discovers what "savage" really means.

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Good choice

Wish they were longer. Always curious what happens to the characters after the crime has been solved.

Fabulous!

Just a wonderful collection of Stories!
It feels as if you are right there with the characters.

made a fan

I am not typically a fan of short stories, but I loved this book! C J Box's words draw such pictures in my mind. I can see the faces, hear the voices and feel the emotions conveyed on the page, or in this case, in my ear! my favorite was Blood Knot, the shortest one, but very powerful.

A Fine Wyoming Collection

I enjoyed this collection. I had read Pronghorns a few years ago. It is a moving story that sticks with readers/listeners. I appreciate how it could be one of the author's favorites. It surely is my favorite. Each short story has a tingly unexpected twist that makes listening even more appealing. This is definitely not a ‘white noise’ collection. I haven’t listened to many of the author’s books, being distracted by many others. However, my kids are big fans and enjoy each new release. They are personally acquainted with the author, making their fandom greater. I highly recommend this book. There is mild vulgarity, but nothing uncommon; actually milder than many other current novels.

CJ Box does it again!

Engaging short stories about life, from mountain men in the 1800's to American Indians in today's Paris. Love it!!

A Rare Gem from a Rare Master

C J Box is a very unique yet wonderful author who is perfectly paired with his narrator Mr Guidall. No one else could possible bring Joe Pickett and Nate alive as well as these two greats!! Thank you and please don't stop here!

Best from the best

The stories were great wish there were more. Take what you get and hope for more.

Short stories

Brief and diverse stories narrated well to cap off the Joe Picket series of 25 books with minimal duplication

CJ Box is just pure great writing

I have been addicted to CJ Box stories for quite some time but have avoided this collection because I generally stay away from short stories. Well, shame on me. Shots Fired is every which way excellent - just shorter rides. They offer a slightly different insight on the author. So glad I bought this.

CJ Box masterful in the short stories too

If you're a fan of CJ Box like I am, you must read everything that he writes. I'm generally not a fan of short stories, but every one of these is a winner. Especially appreciated the one that was a required 1000 words--no more and no less. Box's efficiency with just the right words made it interesting and complete.

There are also a few that were previously only released for e readers, and I know a few people who were disappointed in not being able to read these before. A couple revolve around Joe Picket and Nate. Also a very interesting one "Pronghorns of The Third Reich" that was written around an actual picture from history.

Great listening to them on Audible. David chandlers continues to do an excellent job narrating Box's works.