Back of Beyond (Hardcover)

from dickmanikowski

A friend who shares my interest in John Sandford's Virgil Flowers mysteries recommended I check out the novels of C. J. Box. BACK OF BEYOND is the first one I read, and I had mixed feelings about it. The character development and plot were pretty good, but some of the twists and turns (particular...

from thornton37814

Cody Mitchell's AA mentor dies under suspicious circumstances. He and his partner Larry uncover a pattern and a threat to the Yellowstone horse pack trip of which his son is a participant. Before he can get there, an attempt is made on his life. Cody loses trust in just about everyone including h...

from khiemstra631

C.J. Box has written a stand-alone book, Back of Beyond. It features a cop who goes rogue, Cody Hoyt. That action takes place in Yellowstone Park, which seems to be a favored setting for Box. He briefly reinforces the worry about the level of thermal activity that takes place in the park and how ...

from tabascofromgudreads

Not that good. Too many plot stretches, too much "strong man vs weak man" talk. Also a less than kind reviewer called David (below) spoiled the main plot element for me. Well done David, next time think a tiny bit more before writing or not hiding your spoilers yeah?

from justmelissa

CJ Box mysteries are a fun and entertaining way to learn about the great outdoors of Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. In Back of Beyond he highlights the less traveled paths of Yellowstone. His descriptions of both the wilderness and how his characters react to the setting provide a rich and immersiv...