The Crossroads

By C. J. Box

Release Date: 2026-02-24
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 1,761 Ratings

Description

“Raining here, but I’ve got a cup of hot tea and a Joe Pickett novel, so who has it better than me?” —Stephen King

Game warden Joe Pickett fights for his life as his daughters try to uncover who shot him and left him for dead in this riveting new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C. J. Box.

Marybeth Pickett gets the call she has always dreaded: her husband Joe is in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head.

Joe was found in his pickup at Antler Creek Junction, a crossroads connecting three ranches. Each road leading to a dangerous family. Each family with a different bone to pick with the local game warden. Marybeth and the new sheriff assume that Joe was ambushed by one of the families, but they have no idea which one since Joe didn’t say where he was going or why.

With Joe unconscious and fighting for his life with Marybeth at his side, Sheridan, April, and Lucy split up and investigate each of families to uncover the truth of what happened to their father, before it’s too late.

Reviews

The Crossroads

4
By Alexy5526

C.J. Box always seems to hook me, even when I think the story will be a rehash of earlier books. I am very disappointed that he let Paramount + ruin the videos of his books with the casting of Nate Romanowski - I can't watch any of them because of it. Oh well, I'll wait on the next book.... Tom Alexa Deep River, CT
Entertaining but unbelievable

3
By Mirage Flyer

The book is entertaining reading, but it is so unreal as to make me question why I paid for it.
Good and succinct

5
By Read alot Kelley

Believable and interesting. The Development of the Pickett girls characters was enjoyable too
Meh

3
By Madisonmorganr

Not a bad read for those of us who have read the entire series, but nowhere near the normal plot and character depth we are used to. If I didn’t already know the characters, or if this was my first read of the series, I probably wouldn’t read the next one. Love the series CJ, but keep the family sleuths on the periphery and get back to Joe and Nate as the lead characters.
Great read

5
By E1939G

Read ‘em all. Solid fun. Can’t wait until the next one.
Great

5
By Saff57

Enjoyed
C J Box delivered!

4
By JoeGuy03

C J Box didn’t disappoint….again! I’ve read almost all of his previous works and really enjoyed them all. I was in the mood for a “Box get away “ story and he delivered. Thanks C J! Joe in Jersey
Crossroads

5
By Ndfan12000

Wild read as usual
The best of the Pickett series

5
By CentralCALady

Focusing on the three daughters was brilliant. Their personalities and interactions are sharply portrayed and the plot is logical and well constructed. I enjoyed this book the most and I’ve read every one in the series.
Super Read

5
By FloridaSherry

Couldn’t put this book down. I’d read some negative reviews and thought about not spending the money on this book. But having read all the previous novels decided to take a chance. Am I glad I did! Engaging from the start to finish. Yes the wife and daughters are featured but Joe’s backstory is interwoven throughout the story. Five stars isn’t enough!

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The Crossroads

By C. J. Box

Description

Reviews

The Crossroads

Entertaining but unbelievable

Good and succinct

Meh

Great read

Great

C J Box delivered!

Crossroads

The best of the Pickett series

Super Read

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