C. J. Box
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C. J. Box | |
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| Born | Charles James Box November 9, 1958 Casper, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Alma mater | University of Denver |
| Period | 2001–present |
| Genre | Mystery fiction thriller (genre) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | |
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Charles James Box Jr. (born November 9, 1958) is an American author of more than thirty novels. Box is the author of the Joe Pickett series, as well as several standalone novels, and a collection of short stories. The novels have been translated into 27 languages. Over ten million copies of his novels have been sold in the U.S. alone. The first novel in his Joe Pickett series, Open Season, was included in The New York Times list of "Notable Books" of 2001.[1] Open Season, Blue Heaven, Nowhere to Run, and The Highway have been optioned for film and television, the latter being adapted into the television drama series Big Sky, which debuted in November 2020.[2] In March 2016, Off the Grid debuted at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list. In 2021, Paramount Television Studios began production of a ten episode television adaptation of Box's Joe Pickett novels,[3] featuring actor Michael Dorman as Joe Pickett, to air exclusively on the Spectrum cable television service in the U.S.[4] The subsequent series was renewed for a second season in February 2022.[5]
Personal life and education
[edit | edit source]Box is a Wyoming native and currently lives in the state. He grew up in the city of Casper.[6][7] Box graduated with a degree in Mass Communications from the University of Denver. Box enjoys fishing, golfing, and outdoor activities.[8]
Awards
[edit | edit source]- For Open Season, Box won the Anthony Award, the Macavity Award, the Gumshoe Award, and the Barry Award, all in the Best First Novel category.
- Prix Calibre 38 Award (France)
- Blue Heaven, his first stand-alone novel, won the Edgar Award for Best Mystery Novel of 2008.[9]
- 2008 "BIG WYO" Award from Wyoming Tourism[10]
- 2010 Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association Award
- 2016 Western Heritage Award for Literature by the National Cowboy Museum
- 2021 Falcon Award for Breaking Point
Bibliography
[edit | edit source]Joe Pickett novels
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- Savage Run (Putnam, June 2002) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Winterkill (Putnam, May 2003) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Trophy Hunt (Putnam, June 2004) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Out of Range (Putnam, May 2005) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- In Plain Sight (Putnam, May 2006) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Free Fire (Putnam, May 2007) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Blood Trail (Putnam, May 2008) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Below Zero (Putnam, June 2009) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Nowhere to Run (Putnam, April 2010) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Cold Wind (Putnam, March 2011) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Force of Nature (Putnam, March 2012) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Breaking Point (Putnam, March 2013) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Stone Cold (Putnam, March 2014) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Endangered (Putnam, March 2015) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Off the Grid (Putnam, March 2016) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Vicious Circle (Putnam, March 2017) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- The Disappeared (Putnam, March 2018) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Wolf Pack (Putnam, March 2019) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Long Range (Putnam, March 2020) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Dark Sky (Putnam, March 2021) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Shadows Reel (Putnam, March 2022) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
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- Battle Mountain (Putnam, February 2025)
- The Crossroads (Putnam, February 2026)
Cody Hoyt / Cassie Dewell novels
[edit | edit source]- Back of Beyond (St. Martin's Minotaur, August 2011) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- The Highway (St. Martin's Minotaur, July 2013) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Badlands (St. Martin's Minotaur, July 2015) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Paradise Valley (St. Martin's Minotaur, July 2017) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- The Bitterroots (St. Martin's Minotaur, August 2019) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Treasure State (St. Martin's Minotaur, September 2022) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
Stand-alone novels
[edit | edit source]- Blue Heaven (St. Martin's Minotaur, January 2008) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Three Weeks to Say Goodbye (St. Martin's Minotaur, January 2009) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- Pronghorns of the Third Reich (Head of Zeus, April 2014) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
Short stories
[edit | edit source]- Shots Fired: Stories from Joe Pickett Country (Putnam, July 2014) Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
(Included in Shots Fired)
- Dull Knife (2005) ("A Joe Pickett Story")
- The Master Falconer (2006)
- Le Sauvage Noble (2007)
Adaptations
[edit | edit source]- Big Sky (2020–2023) (Television series for the ABC network, adapted from the Cassie Dewell novels)
- Joe Pickett (2021–2023) (Television series for the Spectrum network and later Paramount+, adapted from the Joe Pickett novels)
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- C. J. Box's website
- 2011 Interview in Shotsmag Ezine – "In the Spotlight"
- Reader's Digest Select Editions interview.
- C. J. Box papers at the American Heritage Center
- Profile on the Macmillan Speakers Bureau website
- Joe Pickett television series website Archived 2022-01-21 at the Wayback Machine
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