Back of Beyond / C. J. Box / 372 pages

This book is wonderfully typical C. J. Box. Although it does not feature Wyoming game warden, Joe Pickett, Back of Beyond's Cody Hoyt is a more than worthy xubstitute. Cody's AA sponsor bas been murdered and the MO matches 3 other recent crimes. Cody has been relieved of duty following his shooting the coroner, yet he takes off for the wilderness of Yellowstone to apprehend a party of trekkers, including bis son, Justin, and his soon-to-be stepfather. Cody believes the killer is on the trip...Oh...The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog by John R. Erickson is quoted.