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THE HUNTER IS ABOUT TO BECOME THE PREY...

It's an hour away from darkness, a bitter winter storm is raging, and Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett is deep in the forest near Battle Mountain: shotgun in his left hand, his truck's steering wheel handcuffed to his right – and Lamar Gardiner's arrow-riddled corpse splayed against the tree in front of him.

Joe knows that Lamar's murder and the sudden onslaught of the snowstorm mean he should get off the mountain. But he also knows this episode is far from over. Somewhere in the dense timber, a killer is drawing his bowstring – with Joe in his sights...

Discover the series that has hooked readers everywhere, perfect for fans of James Lee Burke, Tony Hillerman and Michael Connelly. Winterkill can be read as part of the acclaimed series or as a standalone.

Why readers love the Joe Pickett series

'A great crime novel.' Lee Child
'I love Joe Pickett.' Michael Connelly
'A muscular first novel.' New York Times
'Nearly word-perfect debut.' Booklist
'Action all the way in this latest Joe Pickett outing.' 5* Reader review
'As soon as you start to read you don't want to stop.' 5* Reader review
'Just wish they were a bit longer as I hate getting to the end.' 5* Reader review
'Brilliant… Atmosphere, tension and great cast of characters.' 5* Reader review
'The Joe Pickett books never disappoint me. I have read every one of them.' 5* Reader review