Three-Inch Teeth

At this point in the series, it's a bit like singing in the shower to praise #24. You are only singing to yourself. Anyone who wasn't having fun, gave up on the series long ago. I've been reading it since December of last year. I'm still having fun, despite how ridiculous and over the top the plots have become. Seriously, when you read the summary of this book, what did you think? Did you think, "OMG, that looks awesome!" Or did you think, "WTF is Box smoking? But, okay, let's go there."

There are so many cliffhangers left at the end of this one. I can't believe that Liv is dead. No, really, I don't believe that she is. She's going to rise like a phoenix. *sniffle-cry*

It's a testament to the writing that I'm looking forward to #25 in the show more series. I'm usually bored and done with a series by now. show less

"Mature grizzlies tend to have two- to four-inch claws and up to three-inch teeth."

Three-Inch Teeth by C. J. Box has Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett facing a rampaging bear and enraged human. It is a very highly recommended procedural/mystery and 24th addition to the popular, long running series.

When a grizzly kills Clay Hutmacher Jr., Sheridan Pickett's boyfriend, while he was out fly-fishing, Clay Sr. finds his son's body and immediately calls game warden Joe Pickett. It is clear what happened to Clay Jr. so Joe summons the Predator Attack Team. Normally they are successful in tracking and eliminating large predators who have attacked a human, but this time one of the team is attacked. As attacks begin to happen across the area, Joe show more is concerned that this bear is eluding everyone looking for it.

What Joe doesn't know is that Dallas Cates, a man he helped lock up years ago, has been released from prison. Cates has a list of six people that he plans to eliminate. Both Joe and Nate Romanowski are on the list of people he blames for the death of his family and he wants revenge.

The writing is excellent, as expected, and the pages just flew by in this tension packed installment of the series. I was actually surprised at the page count because it went by so fast. Fans of the series will know all the characters and their backstories but those new to the series will still be able to appreciate the finely tuned, fast-paced plot while meeting the characters. Once you read this you will want to read more books in the series.

The narrative alternates between Joe and Cates, which helps build suspense and a sense of urgency. Readers will begin to put clues together long before Joe, and Marybeth, his wife, begin to have an inkling of what may be happening. Sheridan also makes a surprising discovery when out on a job. Three-Inch Teeth is un-put-downable and will keep you engrossed right to the surprising and shocking ending. I can't wait for the next Joe Pickett novel! Thanks to G.P. Putnam's Sons for providing me with an advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.
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The killer in this story isn't human. There's a killer bear, a grizzly, on the prowl in Twelve Sleep County, Wyoming, and game warren, Joe Pickett has been assigned to a team to track down this killer bear. The descriptions of bears and particularly how incredibly dangerous they can become if provoked was right on target, as if anyone in their right mind would take on such a venture.

When a longtime adversary is paroled and joins forces with an anarchist from Portland, Oregon who holds a long-time grudge, and is also a very clever tinkerer, the two begin to make things difficult in Twelve Sleep County, for Joe, his family and his friends.

The characters of the two trackers…a killer grizzly and the vengeful criminals, work together in show more the plot extremely well. A word of warning: There is some very explicit violence. In this series, violence is frequently attacks on law enforcement and the main characters. If this is something that you would consider to be a trigger...then you may want to skip this entire series. Also, justice always prevails but it usually isn't neat or clean. When C.J. Box sticks to locating his stories to the Wyoming wilderness, he is absolutely superb. When he strays into politics...not so much. We have enough of that topic in our real lives and don't especially need it in our books. One of the reasons for the 3.5-star rating and that as a wildlife biologist and educator, I loved the title but found the plot was a bit fantastical. If you aren't looking for reality, or are a long-time fan, then you will absolutely enjoy this story. show less

It is a beautiful Wyoming mid-October day as Three-Inch Teeth: A Joe Pickett Novel by C.J. Box by begins. It had been beautiful, until it was marred by tragedy. Clay Hutmacher JR., who had planned to ask Sheridan Pickett to marry him that night, was violently killed by a grizzly bear. It came after him in the river he was fishing in and attacked him without provocation. Not only was the attack savage, there are not supposed to be grizzly bears in this part of Wyoming. It will take 24 hours before his dad finds what is left of his body in the waters and bank of the Twelve Sleep River as it cuts through the Double Diamond Ranch.

In response to a devastated phone call from the dad, Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett comes to Clay Hutmacher show more out at the ranch and sees the same horrible scene. No father should ever have found his son the way he did. It is also clear to Joe that a grizzly is responsible. Even though there are not supposed to be any grizzlies in the Bighorn Mountains of North Central Wyoming.

Joe Pickett starts calling in folks and activating resources. That includes “The Predator Attack Team.” Even though Joe is an auxiliary member, he is onsite, so he will be fully involved. This is a designated team of game wardens that have specialized training to deal with large carnivore attacks. Their mission will be to hunt down the bear and kill it.

First it has to be found. That proves to me far harder than it would be in a normal situation.

What follows is a complicated and fast-moving tale as a succession of what seems to be random bear attacks occur locally as well as across the region. Is it really a grizzly bear? Or, is it something else and far worse? Could it be both?

That is up to readers to discover in Three-Inch Teeth: A Joe Pickett Novel by C. J. Box. Not only is the latest installment of the series a good one, politics are minimized in this read. Unlike the last novel, Storm Watch, the read here returns to the roots that made this series so good from the first book. The focus in Three-Inch Teeth: A Joe Pickett Novel is on apex predators and staying alive in a read that only partially ties everything up. It is a good one and well worth your time.

My reading copy came from the publisher, G.P. Putnam's Sons (Penguin Putnam Group), through NetGalley with no expectation of a review.

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A grizzly bear killing has everyone on edge. Add in a bent-on-revenge ex-con, and you have the recipe for gruesome, multiple killings. Dallas Cates is out of prison, and has a list of people he wants to kill. The bear is also out to kill, and is not exhibiting normal bear behavior. And Joe is caught up in the middle of it all. It’s an action-packed story, thrilling and suspenseful. Some secondary storylines remain unanswered, and the end will leave other major threads up in the air, probably to be resolved in later books. Those who love this series will undoubted enjoy this adventure. New readers may be put off by all the violence, and innocent people being killed.

Three-Inch Teeth (Joe Pickett, #24) by C.J. Box

Set in Wyoming, a grizzly bear has killed a man while fishing in a rare but gruesome feral attack. Game Warden Joe Picket is on the investigation and looking for the bear. Also Dallas Cates, a man Joe helped lock up years ago is released from prison.

Cates (is) seeking revenge for those he feels wronged his family, making him extremely dangerous. A few more people end up dead, by apparent bear attacks. With a sly and cunning ex-con mimicking the (bear) attacks, making this intense race against time before more lives are lost.

The story moves at a fast pace with chilling intense moments. Attention to detail and knowledge of wildlife, had me pulled deep into the story. Page turning, compelling, show more thought-provoking. I was hooked from the first page until the last.

Overall I found Three-Inch Teeth (Joe Pickett, #24) quite enjoyable. I highly recommend to those who enjoy thrilling crime suspense with nature settings. I plan on reading more byC.J. Box. show less

A Grizzly bear is on a rampage. It has killed quite a few people and Joe pulls out all stops to find the bear. But, these attacks are weird. They are not staying in the same location. Joe is a bit baffled. But when he finds out Dallas Cates has been released from prison, he knows he is in danger and Joe knows how Cates is exacting his revenge.

I am in the minority on this one. Now, as I always say…read this yourself and form your own opinion. I have only read a couple in this series and enjoyed them. But this one…I don’t know, it just did not hit me like the others. I am sure it was just me. I have read quite a few thrillers back to back and I think I just need a break from this genre. Read it and let me know. It has some high star show more reviews. So, most likely, it is me!

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