Battle Mountain
What's it about
What if the most dangerous predator you're hunting isn't an animal, but a human hiding in plain sight? Join Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett as he investigates a mysterious death at a remote mountain camp, where the line between hunter and hunted blurs with every chilling discovery. You'll uncover the dark secrets of an elite hunting club and the deadly conspiracy they'll kill to protect. As Joe digs deeper, he must navigate treacherous terrain and even more treacherous people, forcing him to rely on his instincts to survive a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.
Meet the author
C.J. Box is a 1 New York Times bestselling author of over thirty novels, including the Joe Pickett series, and an Edgar Allan Poe Award winner. A Wyoming native, Box has worked as a ranch hand, fishing guide, and surveyor, giving him an unparalleled understanding of the American West. This deep, personal connection to the landscape and its people infuses his work with authenticity, exploring the complex tensions between man, nature, and government in a region he knows intimately.

What's it about
What if the most dangerous predator you're hunting isn't an animal, but a human hiding in plain sight? Join Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett as he investigates a mysterious death at a remote mountain camp, where the line between hunter and hunted blurs with every chilling discovery. You'll uncover the dark secrets of an elite hunting club and the deadly conspiracy they'll kill to protect. As Joe digs deeper, he must navigate treacherous terrain and even more treacherous people, forcing him to rely on his instincts to survive a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.
Meet the author
C.J. Box is a 1 New York Times bestselling author of over thirty novels, including the Joe Pickett series, and an Edgar Allan Poe Award winner. A Wyoming native, Box has worked as a ranch hand, fishing guide, and surveyor, giving him an unparalleled understanding of the American West. This deep, personal connection to the landscape and its people infuses his work with authenticity, exploring the complex tensions between man, nature, and government in a region he knows intimately.
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