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Back of Beyond (Highway Quartet, #1)

C.J. Box
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Back of Beyond (Highway Quartet, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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C.J. Box

Back of Beyond (Highway Quartet, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

372

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Yellowstone National Park • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Back of Beyond by C.J. Box, a troubled law enforcement officer, Cody Hoyt, investigates a fatal cabin fire. As he navigates personal issues and dark secrets, Cody uncovers a deeper mystery involving those closest to him. This gripping novel intertwines themes of survival and justice in the remote wilderness.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

38,055 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Back of Beyond by C.J. Box offers an engaging mystery with richly developed characters and vivid descriptions of the Montana wilderness. Critics commend its fast-paced plot and unexpected twists. However, some point to a few predictable moments and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it's a gripping read for fans of suspense and thrillers. MLA

Who should read this

Who Should Read Back of Beyond (Highway Quartet, #1)?

A reader who enjoys fast-paced, gritty crime thrillers with a rugged, natural setting will be engrossed by C.J. Box's Back of Beyond. Fans of James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux series or Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch novels will appreciate the complex investigation and flawed protagonist in this book.

4.3

38,055 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

372

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Yellowstone National Park • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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