Trophy Hunt features the resourceful and resilient game warden, Joe Pickett, who is no stranger to the shadows cast by the rugged landscapes. When strange and macabre mutilations begin to befall local wildlife, and soon thereafter humans, the tranquil community of Saddlestring is catapulted into chaos.
An enigmatic, wily hunter, clad in attire reminiscent of a bygone era, piques Joe’s attention. In his pursuit to unravel the sinister occurrences, Joe is joined by his trusty friend Nate Romanowski, an expert falconer with a mysterious past. Sheriff Bud Barnum, a pragmatic lawman, finds himself in a quandary. His skepticism faces a challenge as chilling discoveries and mounting dread ensue
During his arduous pursuit, Joe’s path collides with Stella Ennis, a feisty yet enigmatic veterinarian, whose insights prove instrumental in piecing together the grim mosaic. It is Stella who pushes Joe to entertain the improbable theories, leading him into a vortex of untold dangers. The skirmishes with an elusive crime syndicate known as the “Sons of John,” and the mystique surrounding Marybeth Pickett, Joe’s loving wife, further intensify the conundrum.
For the fans of Joe Pickett series, C.J. Box’s Open Season and Savage Run are also there for the picking. These books are going to garnish your bookshelf for sure. As Joe Pickett faces shadowy adversaries, he must grapple with his mettle and summon wisdom from the earth beneath and the vast skies above. Through the echoes of ancestral whispers and enigmas buried deep within the forest’s bosom, the cacophony of man and nature reveals secrets bound by time’s sinews.
The symbiotic waltz between Chandler’s narration and C.J. Box’s masterful storytelling leads the listener on an odyssey through the throbbing heart of Wyoming. The crescendo of human endeavor, courage, and the inexorable forces of nature culminates in an epic clash, as Joe Pickett stands tall, a guardian against the tempests that seek to ravage the land he calls home.
