Title: Back of Beyond
Author: C.J. Box
Did I listen or read?: library audiobook
When did I finish?: April 22, 2013
When was the book published: Aug, 2011
Main Characters: Cody Hoyt, alcoholic detective, partner Larry, Hank Winters (sponsor,) sun Justin, Bull Mitchell, retired trail guide, Sullivan and 2 daughters, Gracie and Danielle, Jed Peterson, trail guide, assistant Dakota
What happens? Cody has moved to detective in Montana, and his sponsor is murdered in a cabin which is torched, making it look like he drank and killed himself. Cody and Larry figure out that there is a string of similar murders around the country. All evidence leads them to a guided trip out into Yellowstone, and Cody's son is on the trip, with his soon-to-be stepfather.
How long was this? About 10 hours
Did I like this? Yes this was a great story. The viewpoints of Jed, Dakota, Gracie are all mixed in, great writing, dialogue, characters. Box makes his lead characters very human and not one-sided, which can be difficult.
Overall grade: A-
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