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Violence
Some
Moderate violence — an explosion; the conspiracy investigation; confrontations
Language
Some
Moderate profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild — some adult situations
Substance Use
None
No meaningful substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The explosion — who arranged it; what the activist knew about land use and federal decisions; the conspiracy's reach
What this book is about
An outspoken environmental activist is killed in a cattle pasture explosion. Joe Pickett's investigation reveals a conspiracy connecting radical environmentalism, ranching interests, and federal agencies. Savage Run is the second Joe Pickett novel — Box expanding the series' scope beyond local crime.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
An environmental activist murdered
Range war — ranching vs. environmental interests
Second in the Joe Pickett series
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