Vicious Circle

THE VOICE OF THE AMERICAN WEST



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One man hell-bent on avenging his family, the other dead-set on protecting his...



Joe Pickett always knew there'd be a day of reckoning. And now that day has come.



Two years ago, his daughter was beaten and dumped by the side of a country road. Joe's determination to avenge her forced him into a catastrophic confrontation with the Cates clan that left three of their number dead and put the two survivors behind bars. Now the youngest son, Dallas, is out of prison and back in town.



Joe knows exactly why he's returned, but all he can do is wait for Dallas to make the first move...



A thrilling read set in the American West from New York Times bestseller C.J. Box, award-winning author of the Joe Pickett and Cassie Dewell series, now adapted into the hit TV shows Joe Pickett and Big Sky.



Why readers love the Joe Pickett series...

'A great crime novel.' Lee Child

'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



Looking for more Joe Pickett adventures? Browse the complete 26-book series to follow Joe's journey from the very beginning to his latest case. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone thriller or as part of the complete series.