In the heart of Wyoming's untamed wilderness, Joe Pickett, a steadfast game warden, finds himself thrust into a perilous odyssey far beyond the routine duties of wildlife protection. Tasked with guiding a Silicon Valley mogul on an elk hunt, Joe's excursion quickly spirals into a harrowing game of survival. "Dark Sky" by C.J. Box unfolds as an electrifying tale of cunning and survival, where the hunter becomes the hunted. With nothing but his wits and an intimate knowledge of the treacherous terrain, Joe must navigate a deadly cat-and-mouse chase through the rugged landscape, all while a vengeful pursuer breathes down their necks. As the tension mounts, Joe's closest allies, the fiercely independent Nate Romanowski and his own daughter Sheridan, catch wind of the looming danger. Unbeknownst to Joe, they plunge into the fray, racing against time to avert a deadly confrontation. In a gripping climax that pits man against nature, and loyalty against despair, "Dark Sky" delivers an unrelenting thriller that captures the essence of human resilience and the indomitable spirit of friendship. C.J. Box crafts a masterful narrative that is as breathtaking as the landscapes it portrays, securing its place as a standout novel in the beloved Joe Pickett series.