Box’s trademark Hemingway-esque minimalist prose is on keen display as usual, and in Cassie Dewell he’s created a female protagonist every bit the equal of more traditional male genre staples. Box spins the yarn to it’s conclusion with the sure hand of a master wordsmith at the peak of his powers." "With an intricate, tightly-written plot and a compelling family-oriented backstory. Box unleashes some of his best surprises yet, delivering a satisfying conclusion to his Highway Quartet." This is certainly a top contender for his best non-Pickett book so far and a must-read for thriller, mystery, and crime fans everywhere. Always one to land well-timed twists and turns that readers never see coming, C.J. ".packs a mean punch and nonstop suspense–and is definitely some of Box’s best work yet. "Box handles both the set pieces and the longer arc with professional dexterity.you’ll race toward the satisfying climax without caring about anything else." "Box's many fans will devour this dark thriller, which is sure to be another hit for the author." Readers who couldn’t put down Badlands will definitely want to pick this one up." "Box deftly delivers page-turning suspense. ".excellent conclusion to a quartet of loosely related novels.this top-notch thriller, which makes vivid use of the American West." Read the first chapter of Paradise Valley But can she do it alone, without losing her own humanity or her own life? With no allies, no support, and only her own wits to rely on, Cassie must take down a killer who is as ruthless as he is cunning. And in the same way that two streams converge into a river, Kyle's disappearance may have a more sinister meaning than anyone realizes. Kyle's grandmother begs Cassie to find him and, with nothing else to do, Cassie agrees―all the while hunting the truck driver. Disgraced, she loses her job and investigation into her role is put into motion.Īt the same time, Kyle Westergaard, a troubled kid whom Cassie has taken under her wing, has disappeared after telling people that he’s going off on a long-planned adventure. But the plan goes horribly wrong, and the blame falls on Cassie. Working for the Bakken County, North Dakota sheriff's department, Cassie has set what she believes is the perfect trap and she has lured him and his truck to a depot.
Now, he’s back.įor three years, Investigator Cassie Dewell has been on a hunt for a serial killer known as the Lizard King whose hunting grounds are the highways and truck stops where runaways and prostitutes are most likely to vanish. The Lizard King in the ultimate finish to The Highway Quartet. Box is back and this time it’s Cassie vs.
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