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Joe Pickett arrives at the Hotel Wolf in Saratoga, Wyoming, stomping snow off his boots before entering the rustic establishment. The hotel exudes old-world charm, with a dining room, lobby, and bar adorned with wildlife mounts and historical photos. Joe interacts with the bartender, Kim Miller, who checks him into Room 9 for a week-long stay. Their exchange reveals Joe’s role as a temporary game warden and his intention to visit his daughter, Sheridan, who works nearby. The bartender’s witty remarks…-
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Joe Pickett embarks on a 300-mile winter drive from Saddlestring to Saratoga, leaving his family behind with a sense of unease. He packs the Kate case file, a mystery he’s been tasked to investigate, and bids farewell to his dog Daisy, aware his absence will be longer than she understands. The frigid morning landscape, with its frozen tires and snow-covered streets, mirrors the cold uncertainty of his mission. As he drives, Joe reflects on the gaps in the Kate disappearance case, particularly intrigued…
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Wylie Frye seeks solace in a mineral hot springs pool, braving the intense contrast between the freezing air and scalding water. He finds comfort in his usual spot, "Wylie’s Corner," where the heat is just right. As the water soothes his body, he reflects on his improved financial situation, which has eased tensions with his ex-wife and allowed him to upgrade his workshop. Despite his contentment, a lingering odor of burning hair and roast chicken haunts him, stirring guilt he can’t shake—a feeling…
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The chapter opens with Sheridan Pickett, a 23-year-old wrangler at Silver Creek Ranch, performing her winter duties. Driving a pickup truck through snow-covered terrain, she leads horses to the frozen North Platte River, where she breaks ice to provide them access to water. The serene yet harsh winter landscape is vividly described, with wildlife like bald eagles and pronghorn antelope adding to the scene. Sheridan’s routine involves meticulous care for the horses, ensuring they remain disciplined and…
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In Chapter 5, "The Disappeared," Joe Pickett settles into his temporary office at the Department of Transportation building, a cramped space he shares uneasily with highway department staff due to interagency tensions. Despite the logistical challenges, Joe sets up his workspace with borrowed furniture and personal supplies, reflecting the bureaucratic hurdles of state agencies. His focus shifts to the case of Kate Shelford-Longden, a missing British woman, as he begins reviewing a thick file containing…
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Joe Pickett, still agitated after a tense meeting with Governor Allen, drives through Saddlestring on a harsh winter day, accompanied by his dog Daisy and a file labeled "Kate Shelford-Longden." The bleak weather mirrors his mood as he arrives at the Twelve Sleep County Library, where his wife Marybeth works. The couple’s recent struggles weigh heavily on him, including the loss of their home to arson and the emotional toll of rebuilding their lives. Their temporary living situation in a rented condo,…
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Wylie Frye, a rugged mill worker in Encampment, Wyoming, is accustomed to the pervasive smell of wood smoke that clings to him after long nights tending the sawdust burner. Despite the discomfort it causes others, he finds solace in the warmth of the burner shack, a stark contrast to his past hardships, including frostbite injuries from working on a North Dakota fracking rig. As he waits anxiously for a late-night visitor, the roaring fire and oppressive heat amplify his tension, compounded by the acidic…
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The chapter introduces Carol Schmidt, a 69-year-old widow living a quiet life in Encampment with her three-legged dog, Bridger. A hardworking and community-oriented woman, Carol spends her evenings waiting for Bridger to finish his nightly routine in the snow-covered backyard. The dog, a rescue brought home by her late husband Paul, is her sole companion since Paul’s tragic death in a logging accident two years prior. Carol reflects on her grief, recalling Paul’s final moments in the hospital, where…
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Game warden Joe Pickett waits alone at the nearly abandoned Saddlestring Municipal Airport for Governor Colter Allen’s arrival. The airport, once bustling with commercial flights, now serves only private aircraft after a carrier withdrew due to financial and regulatory issues. Joe observes the faded remnants of its past, including celebrity photos and an abandoned Prius, while interacting with Monte Stokes, a disgruntled airport employee embroiled in a legal dispute. Stokes reveals the governor’s…
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The epilogue opens with Stone enjoying a peaceful morning in his Turtle Bay garden, reflecting on Allison's disappearance and his unanswered attempts to contact her. His secretary, Alma, delivers a substantial check from the sale of a yacht, sparking a lighthearted exchange about their newfound wealth. Stone allocates portions of the money to settle debts and taxes, humorously lamenting the latter, while considering purchasing an airplane. The scene shifts as Stone investigates his garage, only to be…-
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