Sharron A. (sharrona) reviewed Shots Fired: Stories from Joe Pickett Country on + 207 more book reviews
After a brief disappointment that all of the stories aren't about Joe Pickett or Nate Romanowski, I enjoyed a hugely varied collection of suspenseful and surprising tales. In just a few pages, the author takes the reader to other centuries, other continents, and into the twisted minds of some very unusual characters. In general these stories were a good bit darker than Box's usual novels. Short stories usually aren't my cuppa tea, as I prefer more character depth and plot complexity, but Box did a great job of highlighting one or two very human characteristics in each of his main characters, which sustained my interest without a lot of background development.
(C. J. Box's short story collection received through Library Thing's Early Review program)
(C. J. Box's short story collection received through Library Thing's Early Review program)
SUSAN S. (susieqmillsacoustics) -
I was one of the lucky readers to win an ARC of this excellent book from Goodreads First Reads and I am so glad for the experience. No review is required, but here is my opinion:
This is an outstanding collection of story-telling! I could not put it down until I had read the book all the way through! I particularly enjoyed Blood Knot and Pronghorns of the Third Reich (which has an actual historical photograph included even though the story is fiction). You do not have to be familiar with Joe Pickett to love these stories, but you will want to seek out more if you are not. The most important thing to note about this book is that you need to have some time carved out in your schedule when you pick it up because closing the book will not be an option until the end.
This is an outstanding collection of story-telling! I could not put it down until I had read the book all the way through! I particularly enjoyed Blood Knot and Pronghorns of the Third Reich (which has an actual historical photograph included even though the story is fiction). You do not have to be familiar with Joe Pickett to love these stories, but you will want to seek out more if you are not. The most important thing to note about this book is that you need to have some time carved out in your schedule when you pick it up because closing the book will not be an option until the end.
Sandi K W. (Sandiinmississippi) reviewed Shots Fired: Stories from Joe Pickett Country on + 265 more book reviews
Stories from Joe Pickett country! The characters are part of Box's usual cast but the writing is a bit different. I'm wondering if he might even be a better short story author than novelist? Thoroughly enjoyed all but one story and will let you guess which one that is. They all had a little twist. Highly recommend this book and don't skip it if you're one of his fans.
Bonnie S. (HikingNurse) reviewed Shots Fired: Stories from Joe Pickett Country on + 63 more book reviews
Great short stories from one of my favorite authors.
A collection of short stories but only 3 are about Joe Pickett, a couple of the stories I didn't care for at all and didn't see the purpose of them but overall a quick easy read you can do in a day.
Frank H. (perryfran) reviewed Shots Fired: Stories from Joe Pickett Country on + 1180 more book reviews
I generally prefer novels to short stories; however, this collection was great from start to finish! I have read all of Box's novels including the entire Joe Pickett series and the Highway quartet, as well as the other stand-alone novels. I enjoyed all of them. That left me with this collection of stories and I wasn't sure if I would like Pickett's world in small doses. But I was very pleasantly surprised. All of these kept me engaged and were thoroughly enjoyable!
The book collects 10 stories by Box. Four of these featured Joe Pickett and/or Nate Romanowski. The others either took place in Pickett's West or the characters were from there (one actually takes place in Paris). I especially enjoyed "One Car Bridge" which featured Joe Pickett and an ornery ranch owner; "The End of Jim and Ezra" about two trappers stuck in the high wilderness for the winter and how they really get on each other's nerves; "Pronghorns of the Third Reich" which was a really offbeat story based on an incident in the 30s when antelope fawns were sold to Nazi Germany; and "Shots Fired" where Joe Pickett is up against a meth head who fired on some hunters from an old sheep wagon.
Well, I have now read all of Box to date (5/29/18) and will be anxiously looking out for his next published work!
The book collects 10 stories by Box. Four of these featured Joe Pickett and/or Nate Romanowski. The others either took place in Pickett's West or the characters were from there (one actually takes place in Paris). I especially enjoyed "One Car Bridge" which featured Joe Pickett and an ornery ranch owner; "The End of Jim and Ezra" about two trappers stuck in the high wilderness for the winter and how they really get on each other's nerves; "Pronghorns of the Third Reich" which was a really offbeat story based on an incident in the 30s when antelope fawns were sold to Nazi Germany; and "Shots Fired" where Joe Pickett is up against a meth head who fired on some hunters from an old sheep wagon.
Well, I have now read all of Box to date (5/29/18) and will be anxiously looking out for his next published work!
loved it - One of my favorite writers
