Complete List of CJ Box Books in Order 2024

Here are all the CJ Box books in order, starting from 'Open Season' to 'Shadows Reel'. This list guides new readers.
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Hey there, fellow book lovers! Let’s talk about the CJ Box books in order. There’s something magical about Box’s writing that just hooks us from the first page. Whether it’s the rugged Wyoming settings or the gripping tales of Joe Pickett, we can’t help but binge-read these bad boys. We’ve even lost track of time – who knew you could finish a book in one sitting? For those new to CJ Box, you’re in for a treat. And for the veterans out there, let’s take a trip down memory lane. Here’s a complete list of CJ Box books in order by release, from Open Season to Storm Watch!

On this list:

1 Open Season by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2001
  • Pages: 288

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Open Season starts with Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett. The dude finds a dead hunter in his backyard. It ain’t as fun as it sounds! Things get wild when Joe steps into a world of conspiracy and danger.

2 Savage Run by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2002
  • Pages: 322

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Joe Pickett returns. This time, he tackles a murder that’s staged to look like an accident. Expect lots of twists, turns, and a flying cow. We ain’t kidding!

3 Winterkill by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2003
  • Pages: 400

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Winterkill throws Joe into the middle of a deadly blizzard and an even deadlier mystery. A federal agent gets murdered and Joe has to figure out why.

4 Trophy Hunt by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2004
  • Pages: 320

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Joe Pickett is up against a strange case of mutilated animals. From there, he discovers something far more sinister. It’s suspenseful and a tad creepy!

5 Out of Range by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2005
  • Pages: 336

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Joe is sent to a new district when another game warden ends up dead. The new place has its own secrets and dangers.

6 In Plain Sight by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2006
  • Pages: 352

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A ranch matriarch vanishes, causing a feud that puts Joe and his family in the crosshairs. Good luck putting this one down!

7 Free Fire by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2007
  • Pages: 352

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Joe gets a special assignment in Yellowstone Park. Things go sideways when he uncovers a sinister plot involving murder and environmental activism.

8 Blood Trail by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2008
  • Pages: 368

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An elk hunter is found dead, sparking a media frenzy and political tussle. Joe has to solve this one fast before things get out of hand.

9 Below Zero by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2009
  • Pages: 352

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Joe’s daughter receives a text from a girl who died six years ago. The twists are as wild as a Wyoming storm!

10 Nowhere to Run by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2010
  • Pages: 367

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Joe Pickett faces twin brothers with dark secrets in Medicine Bow National Forest. It’s a thrilling face-off you won’t forget.

11 Cold Wind by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2011
  • Pages: 385

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Joe’s mother-in-law is accused of murder. Despite their rocky relationship, Joe dives into the case to find the real killer.

12 Force of Nature by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2012
  • Pages: 368

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Joe’s friend, Nate Romanowski, is hunted by his past. When danger strikes, Joe dives into action. The action sequences are top-notch.

13 Breaking Point by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2013
  • Pages: 352

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A land dispute turns deadly. Joe Pickett finds himself in the middle of it, caught between developers and the law.

14 Stone Cold by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2014
  • Pages: 370

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Joe is on a special mission to bring down a wealthy man who might be running a hitman business. This book keeps you on edge.

15 Endangered by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2015
  • Pages: 388

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Joe’s daughter April is found beaten near death. This case gets personal, making it one of Joe’s most emotional adventures.

16 Off the Grid by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2016
  • Pages: 371

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Nate Romanowski is off the radar. But when danger arises, he and Joe team up to stop a terrorist plot. The duo is unstoppable!

17 Vicious Circle by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2017
  • Pages: 367

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Joe faces off against the Cates family once again. This time, it’s all out war. Expect some intense moments and high stakes!

18 The Disappeared by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 384

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A high-profile guest disappears in a Wyoming resort. Joe is called in and uncovers a web of lies and deceit.

19 Wolf Pack by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2019
  • Pages: 370

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Joe and his daughter, Sheridan, stumble upon a drone killing wildlife. The bad guys here are nasty, and the action is non-stop.

20 Long Range by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2020
  • Pages: 384

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Joe is dealing with a sniper targeting local officials. He teams up with his friends to stop the sniper. It’s tense and thrilling.

21 Dark Sky by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2021
  • Pages: 352

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Joe is tasked with protecting a tech CEO on a hunting trip. When things go south, Joe has to use all his skills to survive.

22 Shadows Reel by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2022
  • Pages: 384

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Joe and his family are put in danger when a killer comes after them. They have to outsmart the killer to survive.

23 Storm Watch by C.J. Box

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2023
  • Pages: 373

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Joe faces off against a ruthless organization trying to disrupt life in Wyoming. It’s a race against time and the elements.

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