Typically enough, Joe Pickett gets in the middle again. This time, he gets shot. So it's down to others to try to get justice.

There is a new sheriff in town, and Nate is around but not really involved, so Joe's three daughters take on the task of tracking down the shooter, but things are not as they seem, and the suspect pool is large.

Fans of CJ Box will know what to expect, but this is a departure from his usual setup of Nate and Joe. The great part is that he acknowledges time passing and things change, so the children are stepping up.

All in all, a hearty five stars but with a pang of loss for the less 'derring do' of his earlier novels and the more 'Nancy Drew' of this one.

Game Warden Joe Pickett has made his share of enemies in his time, so it is perhaps not altogether a surprise when one of them catches up with him and he is found badly injured, shot in the head.

What is perhaps more unexpected is the way that his trio of daughters steps up to investigate what has happened to their father. And as events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that the apple truly does not fall far from the tree...

An absorbing and well written story, this is worth your time.

Joe Picket a game warden is in hospital after being shot while on duty and he is critical ill.
His three daughters decide to find out who shot their father and why.
There are quite a few suspects and it is not going to be easy to find the culprit.
Thank you to NetGalley and Aria & Aries for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks for allowing me to read this prior to publication. This was another brilliant book in the Joe Pickett series. It isn't written like the other books, it starts near the end and you have to read the book to find out what is going on. I loved the fact that we got to spend time with the girls and Nate again. I think the only thing wrong with the book was that it was too good to put down and I now have the long wait for the next book in the series.

Omg, this was amazing! All I can say is its a must read. Ot drags you in straight away and keeps you hooked. It starts off woth an explosive pace and manages to keep up the tension theoughout whi h is very rare in a book. I loved the characters and getting to know them a bit better, its impossible not to be rooting for them! Just a really enjoyable book

'Dudley Do Right' Joe Pickett gets shot and is in a coma. So this time, it's up to his three daughters to figure out who shot him and why. An interesting departure from the regular Joe Pickett books, but it's great to see the characters of April, Sheridan and Lucy come into their own in this book. The ever loyal Marybeth and the formidable Nate also play their roles - I really enjoyed this book and will be interesting to see how the series develops in the future.

Strongly recommend for fans of the series.

The Crossroads by C J Box is book 26 in the Joe Pickett game warden series. Joe has been shot whilst out working and fortunately was found and placed in an induced coma.
This storyline is about the people who love and care for Joe and who want to find out what happened to him and why. In some ways it is a coming of age story for his three daughters who came together and work together to find who is responsible for his near death. Mary Beth stays by Joe’s side at the hospital and remains in contact with her daughters. Nate and the new sheriff also play their part in bringing a conclusion to the whole episode.
I really enjoyed reading this book and seeing his three daughters working together and making sure that those responsible for their father’s injuries will be dealt with.
Highly recommended