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C. J. Box's new book, next release date and all books in order
Quick answer
C. J. Box's newest book is The Crossroads, released February 24, 2026. The 27th Joe Pickett novel has not been announced yet; new ones usually arrive in the first months of the year.
C. J. Box writes the Joe Pickett and Cassie Dewell thrillers set in Wyoming and Montana.
Checked Friday, October 9, 2026
Latest C. J. Box book
- The Crossroads · February 24, 2026
The 26th Joe Pickett novel.
All C. J. Box books in order
39 books, grouped by series, in reading order. Tick the ones you've read; your list is saved in this browser.
Joe Pickett novels
Cody Hoyt / Cassie Dewell novels
Stand-alone novels
Short stories
Book list from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), checked Friday, October 9, 2026.
Common questions
What is C. J. Box's new book?
C. J. Box's newest book is The Crossroads, released February 24, 2026. The 27th Joe Pickett novel has not been announced yet; new ones usually arrive in the first months of the year.
Is C. J. Box releasing a new book?
The 27th Joe Pickett novel has not been announced yet; new ones usually arrive in the first months of the year.
What was C. J. Box's last book?
The Crossroads, published February 24, 2026.
What order should I read C. J. Box's books in?
Joe Pickett novels: start with Open Season (2001). Cody Hoyt / Cassie Dewell novels: start with Back of Beyond (2011). Stand-alone novels: start with Blue Heaven (2008). The full list in order is on this page.
How many books has C. J. Box written?
We list 39 C. J. Box books, including those announced but not yet published.