Savage Run

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NO WAY FORWARD. NO WAY BACK.

Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett is called to a bizarre crime scene deep in the forests of Twelve Sleep County. Famous eco-activist Stewie Woods has been killed in an explosion, along with his new bride and ten head of cattle.

The deaths are put down to a publicity stunt gone wrong. But what is the millionaire rancher who owned the cattle hiding? And why is Joe's wife receiving mysterious phone calls from someone claiming to be Stewie Woods?

Joe's investigation leads him ever deeper into the wilderness of the Bighorn Mountains. With two unlikely allies at his side, and two hired killers on his heels, Joe can't avoid the legendary Savage Run - a treacherous, isolated canyon with no crossing...

Discover the series that has hooked readers everywhere, perfect for fans of James Lee Burke, Tony Hillerman and Michael Connelly. Savage Run can be read as a standalone.

Why readers love the Joe Pickett series

'A great crime novel.' Lee Child 'A muscular first novel.' New York Times 'Nearly word-perfect debut.' Booklist 'Action all the way in this latest Joe Pickett outing.' 5* Reader review 'As soon as you start to read you don't want to stop.' 5* Reader review 'Just wish they were a bit longer as I hate getting to the end.' 5* Reader review 'Brilliant... Atmosphere, tension and great cast of characters.' 5* Reader review 'The Joe Pickett books never disappoint me. I have read every one of them.' 5* Reader review