Shots Fired

Stories from Joe Pickett Country

By: C. J. Box

Narrated by: 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.

©2014 C.J. Box (P)2014 Recorded Books

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.

Great stories from a great author

The excellent narration of interesting and diverse stories makes for very enjoyable listen. I am sure you’ll enjoy this book as much as I did.

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.