Battle Mountain
Outlaw falconer Nate Romanowski is off the grid and out for revenge in this riveting new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C. J. Box.
The campaign of destruction that Axel Soledad and Dallas Cates wreaked on Nate Romanowski and Joe Pickett left both men in tatters, especially Nate, who lost almost everything. Wondering if the civilized life left him vulnerable to attack, Nate dropped off the grid with his falcons in tow to prepare for vengeance.
When Joe gets a call from the governor asking for help finding his son-in-law, who has gone missing in the Sierra Madre mountain range, he enlists the help of a local, a rookie game warden named Susan Kany.
As Nate and fellow falconer Geronimo Jones circle closer to their prey, Joe and Susan follow the nearly cold trail to Warm Springs. Little do Nate and Joe know that their separate journeys are about to converge . . . at Battle Mountain.
“[Box] keeps readers guessing about who will live and who will die as the suspenseful, fast-paced tale heads to a violent conclusion."
Kirkus Reviews:
You know you’re in for a wild ride...[Another] must-read, preferably in one sitting.
"Box is the master of landscape writing, with the reader feeling the chill of the outdoors and smelling the pine trees. He has delivered a gut-punching thriller that is both compelling and brutal in this cataclysmic war between good and evil. This series gets better with each installment."
“After 25 novels in the series, you might give an author leeway to take their foot off the gas a little. Not CJ Box, who goes at it hell-for-leather, taking no prisoners in a book that goes from zero to 60 in two paragraphs or less . . . Sleep deprivation could be on the cards though, because this author’s writing style will keep you reading, reading and reading until the final full stop.”
“When C.J. Box is at his best, there’s no writer alive today who can top him—and he’s brought his A-game with Battle Mountain.
“Battle Mountain is an explosive, highly atmospheric masterpiece of tautly woven plot lines, insane pacing, and relentless suspense. As always, Box captures the essence of the region with its breathtaking, serene beauty and camouflaged dangers. His descriptive prose transports readers into the towering mountains with panoramic views, deep valleys, and crystal-clear rivers to experience the power of mother nature and bear witness to the fact that she can turn on a dime according to the season and weather. Joe’s constant battle to maintain his integrity and follow his high moral compass are at the heart of the story . . . Fans of the series will devour Battle Mountain as I did. Highly recommended to readers who enjoy action-packed, intense suspense thrillers.”
“Whether you’re a longtime follower of Joe Pickett’s adventures or new to the series, Battle Mountain is a must-read that showcases Box at the top of his game.”
“[S]erves as a great escape.”