Force of Nature

By C. J. Box

Force of Nature - C. J. Box
  • Release Date: 2012-03-20
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 1,697 Ratings

Description

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Joe Pickett’s friend’s past comes back to haunt everyone he cares about in this “violent, bloody, and quite satisfying thriller”* from #1 New York Times bestselling author C. J. Box.


In 1995, Nate Romanowski was in a Special Forces unit abroad when his commander, John Nemecek, did something terrible. Now the high-ranking government official and cold-blooded sociopath is determined to eliminate anyone who knows about it—like Nate, who’s hidden himself away in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains. And he knows exactly how Nemecek will do it—by targeting Nate's friends to draw him out. That includes his friend, game warden Joe Pickett, and Pickett’s entire family. The only way to fight back is outside the law. Nate knows he can do it, but he isn't sure about his straight-arrow friend. And all their lives could depend on it.

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Reviews

  • Breaking Point

    5
    By Sonnenberg 1
    Great character development and I love how this author weaves multiple story’s together and then wraps it up in the end. Sometimes a bit slow but I now know after reading a few of CJ Box stories this is where all the clues are! Fantastic
  • Force of Nature C.J. Box

    5
    By Wet again
    Nate Romanowski was at one time a member of an extremely elite special forces unit. His commander, the one who recruited him John Nemecek was motivated by other desires as old as time, power, prestige and money.He is a cold blooded sociopath who will eliminate anyone and Nate is in his path. A stupendous read!! Mt highest recommendation!!
  • Awesome

    5
    By Prem_12
    My favorite book of the series so far.
  • Great

    5
    By kmeyer430
    Another exciting Joe Picket novel!
  • Force of Nature

    4
    By B Mifflin
    As usual,I loved reading about Joe Pickett and family. Nice to lean more about Nate
  • Love Joe Pickett

    5
    By Jenny12751
    I am glad I discovered CJ Box novels. So far I have liked them all !
  • Excellent suspense thriller

    5
    By di pinto
    In Force of Nature C.J. Box has written an entertaining fast moving suspense thriller. The book follows suit with the other books in the Joe Pickett series. Pickett, a game warden in a sleepy Wyoming town, has the knack of becoming involved in harrowing events that have nothing to do with wildlife. Somehow, it is fun to suspend belief and enjoy the ride. For a suspense thriller with intrigueing characters, I give it 5 stars. — di pinto
  • Force of Nature

    5
    By Plano skywatcher
    Another well written story to keep you mesmerized to the end.
  • Force of Nature

    5
    By drydock65
    Box is master at including factual information in a fictional and captivating manner. Look forward to more novels in this Joe Pickett series.
  • Force of Nature

    4
    By JPB 9871
    Excellent!
  • An Entertaining Thriller

    5
    By Running Ohma
    As expected another great book by C J Box. This book, and all the others, are well written, great reads and impossible to put down. Please keep writing about Joe and Nate and the beautiful countryside.
  • Awesome

    5
    By Lucidhate
    Great story focused around Nate, lots of action and great background Oman the character!
  • BreakingPoint

    5
    By Naples FL Realtor
    I am a Realtorfrom Florida.My vacation times are precious. However we have the privilege of visiting friends who have a ranch outside of Buffalo WY that my husband and I get to go to twice a year. First, we fell in love with the area. THEN I found out about CJ Box and his books. I feel like I'm right there. Even though he writes about Saddlestrings...which is the HF Bar Ranch near our friends and he talks about Area 34, Crazy Woman Canyon and Big Horn Mtns and etc...I can feel everything he writes about and we both love it. We just finished The Highway and I can't wait for my husband to read this one! Whether you have been to Wyoming or not these are great stories but if you have this is Heaven...and yes we did read Blue Heaven.
  • Force of Nature

    5
    By Rough N Ready
    Excellent book and excellent author. Only those who know true nature at best and worst will appreciate some of the nuances of this writing. Looking into the eyes of the wild, without bestowing upon it any of our illusions of familiarity, you may begin to sense it's incredible coldness and lack of caring. With the insight of what it really is, you can see its beauty all around you. This is true of the characters portrayed in this book as well the people you know around you. This is the first book of C. J. Box that I have read. It will not be the last. I am thrilled to have found an author who cares enough about what he is writing to actually see it for what it is. Stan Hart
  • Force of Nature

    5
    By Bookish night owl
    Well, it's 3:30 am and I've just turned the last page of this book. After reading all Box's preceding thrillers I knew better than to let the last half of the book land the evening before a day that required early rising! Definitely another 'can't put it down' suspense and action packed volume that fills in the blanks about Joe's reclusive friend Nate and fills the imagination of the reader with questions about just what could be truth and what could be the author's mastery of fiction in the twists and turns of the plot. I especially enjoy the detailed and accurate descriptions of our life in a state oft referred to as 'a small town with long streets'. My next read might just be The Looming Tower. Read this book and you'll understand why...
  • Force of Nature...

    5
    By RANCHO Pop
    ...Excellent Read...How about a story where Governor Rulan needs help because the POTUS is trying to frame him for murder... ...And of course the only man he can trust is Joe Pickett,and the only Man Joe can trust is of course is Nate Romanowski...etc... .......OK C J BOX...start writing.......etc.......
  • Exceptional Pacing

    5
    By Jazzywoman2
    Really enjoyed the characters and subplots,can't wait for the next CJ Box
  • Force of Nature

    5
    By DJ,6
    I enjoy ever book C J Box has written but I think this may be the best! I had a hard time putting it down at night to go to bed. Highly recommend this book! The characters almost feel like family after reading every book. Gary W
  • Force of Nature

    4
    By Ckale
    Another C.J. Box must read. Joe has done it this time. Non-stop thriller. Couldn't put it down.