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Posted May 25th, 2009 by donhajicek
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Laconic Joe Pickett returns to his slightly offbeat duties in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains in C. J. Box's Savage Run. Joe is called to the scene when an exploding cow kills a famous ecoterrorist, Stewie Woods, and his bride of three days, who were peacefully spiking trees. A visit to the cow's pugnacious owner leaves Joe defensive, angry, and curious: Why doesn't the rancher ask any questions about the bizarre accident that happened on his land? Then Joe's wife, Marybeth, begins receiving phone calls from her high-school boyfriend—-the peculiarly healthy-sounding Stewie Woods. Stewie may or may not be alive, but his old pal Hayden Powell and other environmental activists are all turning up deceased in strange circumstances. As the body count climbs, Joe tries to sort out the bad guys, the good guys, and the truly dead guys in this sometimes funny, sometimes angry sequel to Box's award-winning first novel, Open Season. Box depicts the spare beauty and cussed individualism of the intermountain West with the sure hand of a seasoned writer. --Barrie Trinkle

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Comments
Library Journal
Submitted on September 27th, 2007 by donhajicekLibrary Journal says Savage Run has "Picturesque detailing, admirable prose, and agitating suspense (that) demonstrate the appeal of this follow-up to Box's Edgar-nominated debut..."
Colorado Springs Gazette
Submitted on September 27th, 2007 by donhajicekThe Colorado Springs Gazette says "If you liked "Open Season" you'll like this one even better... believable and inspiring "
Ravalli Republic
Submitted on September 27th, 2007 by donhajicekRavalli Republic says Box has "created a story of suspense that moves along like wildfire..."
USA Today
Submitted on September 27th, 2007 by donhajicekUSA Today says Savage Run is "riveting...Box weaves in a history that gives the action a rich context..."
People Magazine
Submitted on September 27th, 2007 by donhajicekPeople BEACH BOOK OF THE WEEK: "...the suspense tears forward like a brush fire..."
New York Times
Submitted on September 27th, 2007 by donhajicekNew York Times Book Review says Savage Run is "...jaunty and thought-provoking... nuanced... surprising... thoughtful... serious in purpose but doesn't take itself too seriously..."