Shadows Reel

Joe Pickett, Book 22

By: C. J. Box

Narrated by: David Chandler

Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett's job has many times put his wife and daughters in harm's way. Now the tables turn as his wife discovers something that puts the Pickett family in a killer's crosshairs in this thrilling new novel in the best-selling series.

A day before the three Pickett girls come home for Thanksgiving, Marybeth Pickett finds an unmarked package at the front door of the library where she works. When she opens the package, she finds a photo album that belonged to an infamous Nazi official. Who left it there? And why did they leave it with her?

She learns that during World War II several Wyoming soldiers were in the group that fought to Hitler's Eagles Nest retreat in the Alps - and one of them took Hitler's personal photo album. Did another take this one and keep it all these years? When she finds the name of a deceased local man who was likely in the unit, Joe visits the man's son - only to find him brutally tortured and murdered. Someone is after the photo album - but why? And when a close neighbor is murdered, Joe and Marybeth face a new question: How will they figure out the book's mystery before someone hurts them...or their girls?

Meanwhile, Nate Romanowski is on the hunt for a younger and more ruthless version of himself - the man who stole Nate's falcons and attacked his wife. Using a network of fellow falconers, Nate tracks the man from one city to another, learning that his target is an agitator and a financier of anarchists. Even as he grasps the true threat his quarry presents, Nate swoops in for the kill - and a stunning final showdown.

©2022 Joe Pickett (P)2022 Recorded Books

Half a book?

First off I need to compliment David Chandler on his performance. Maintaining characters and their assigned voices is a skill. In this story there are times that he has to maintain multiple characters and voices in rapid fire conversations and remain his role as the narrator/observer.

My original review was not very flattering. I thought I had purchased half a story. Then I realized that it just might be a new story line. One that would take some time to grow in breath and depth.

The story is good and transitional. We have a new character (with family) that I hope become major contributors in future stories. Dropping the Governor and introducing new “prime time” players is a great move. Even a new “level of influence” for Mary Beth could be just around the corner.

There is a transitional trilogy here, should!

Great book

This book is classic C. J. Box. I was a little discouraged by some of the very negative reviews but thought I’d try it anyway. I’m so glad I did. The story is exciting and keeps you listening. The narration is superb. I suspect some of the very harsh reviews are by people who think it’s acceptable to burn down a Starbucks if your candidate loses the election.

C J Box Delivers Again

Don't know how he does it, but he' continues to write engaging stories with rich characters. Finished within 1 day as I just couldn't stop listening. Thanks!

Women are smarter then men and I’m happy about it

Liked this one I liked the character development and winding story line especially the ending!!.

wonderful

I loved every minute of this book. I have all the books in this series, can't wait for the next one ❤️

ANOTHER OUTSTANDING CJ BOX ...JOE PICKET NOVEL

This book bring in so many plots and sub plots..outstanding ...Band of Brothers...one if ny favorite series ...current events with atifa and blm and the nw cities plite....Joe always the humble hero and Nate the man...the legend

another hit from the king of Wyoming

so good he hits out of the park just wish the TV show could match the books

C. J. Box is great!

So glad to have C. J. Box write another book. I love reading about Joe Pickett’s adventures

Always makes me smile!

I greatly enjoyed this book. If the author decides he'd like to visit the fun side of WA I'll be happy to treat him to a meal.

Chandler is better than 4 star as voice actor

but did not quite have the female voices down as well as the males, which were very well done indeed in terms of accent and intonation. The two plots were believable and engaging. I think C.J.Box is brilliant in this genre.